Analytic essay on the topic of "victimless" social problems
Who defines when lifestyle choices become social problems? When does an individual lifestyle choice or group affiliation cross the "line" and become defined as problematic for others or for society? What would we need to do if, tomorrow, we decided that going out in public without a hat should be recognized as a significant social problem? What steps would we take?
The usual assignment rules apply: about one page, standard margins and fonts, and please link or cite any use of outside materials.