2.4 Social Issues

• A social issue negatively impacts people's well-being
• Match the social issue with its type:

  Poverty ↔️ Economic Issue

  Human Rights Violations ↔️ Political Issue

  Gender Inequality ↔️ Social/Cultural Issue

  Climate Change ↔️ Environmental Issue
• Social issues can create a self-perpetuating cycle that requires a multi-faceted approach
• What is a key characteristic of social issues?

  Societal concern
• Substance abuse is an example of a social/cultural issue
• What are economic issues related to within a society?

  Production, distribution, consumption
• What are political issues related to within a society?

  Governance and power structures
• Match the social issue with its example:

  Environmental Issues ↔️ Pollution

  Political Issues ↔️ Corruption

  Economic Issues ↔️ Unemployment

  Social/Cultural Issues ↔️ Discrimination
• Corruption and abuse of power are political factors that lead to social instability and conflict.


  True
• What do theoretical perspectives provide for understanding social issues?

  Frameworks for analysis
• The functionalist perspective views social issues as disruptions requiring collective effort to restore equilibrium.


  True
• What does the symbolic interactionist perspective focus on in social issues?

  Individual and group interactions
• Match the strategy with its description:

  Collective Action ↔️ Mobilizing communities and advocacy groups

  Policy Reform ↔️ Advocating for changes in laws

  Education and Awareness ↔️ Increasing public understanding

  Community Development ↔️ Empowering local communities
• What type of approach is often required to address social issues sustainably?

  Multi-faceted approach
• Racial discrimination in employment leads to reduced job opportunities.
• What are social issues within a society?

  Significant problems affecting many people
• Resolving social issues requires collective effort from the broader community.


  True
• What is an example of a political issue?

  Corruption
• Economic factors, such as unequal wealth distribution, are a common cause of social issues.

  True
• Match the cause of social issues with its category:

  Lack of Economic Opportunities ↔️ Economic Factor

  Corruption ↔️ Political Factor

  Traditional Norms ↔️ Social/Cultural Factor
• What is an example of an environmental issue?

  Pollution
• Social issues often overlap and interconnect, requiring a comprehensive approach to address them effectively.


  True
• Poverty is an example of an economic issue.
• Substance abuse is an example of a social/cultural issue.

  True
• Analyzing social issues involves examining economic, political, and social/cultural factors.
• What are some consequences of limited access to education and healthcare?

  Social inequality and unrest
• Discrimination based on race is a social/cultural factor that reduces quality of life for marginalized groups.
• The conflict perspective sees social issues as stemming from power imbalances.
• Adopting different theoretical perspectives can guide more effective solutions to social issues.


  True
• Technological innovation can improve access to resources.
• Corruption and ineffective governance are political factors contributing to poverty in developing countries.

  True
• What is one strategy for addressing poverty in developing countries?

  Collective Action