2.3 Social issues

• What are social issues defined as?

  Problems affecting societal well-being
• Crime is a social issue that threatens public safety and order.


  True
• Addiction is a social issue characterized by dependence on substances or behaviors that negatively impact an individual's life
• Social issues are often the focus of sociological study and policy interventions.


  True
• What are structural inequalities in the context of social issues?

  Systemic barriers to resources
• What is an example of the economic burden caused by social issues?

  Increased spending on poverty relief
• Community-led projects like food banks or youth programs are examples of grassroots initiatives.
• What is one individual action that can help address social issues?

  Volunteering
• Partnerships involve collaborations between local organizations, businesses, and government to develop tailored solutions.


  True
• What is one way individuals can contribute to solving social issues through volunteering?

  Donate time and skills
• Addressing social issues requires a multi-pronged approach involving policy interventions, community-based solutions, and individual actions
• Public investment in education and job training creates opportunities
• Steps to address social issues through a combined approach:

  1️⃣ Implement policy interventions

  2️⃣ Develop community-based solutions

  3️⃣ Encourage individual actions
• Key social issues include poverty, crime, discrimination, and addiction
• Individual behaviors such as substance abuse can negatively impact society and contribute to social issues
• Social issues can erode trust and bonds within communities, affecting social cohesion.

  True
• What is one consequence of social issues on productivity?

  Higher absenteeism
• Making conscious choices about the products and services used is called ethical consumption
• Enacting laws to prohibit discrimination is an example of legislation
• Partnerships between organizations and businesses can help develop tailored solutions to social issues.


  True
• What is the ultimate goal of combining policy interventions, community-based solutions, and individual actions?

  Improve well-being of all
• Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa is linked to economic inequality and environmental factors.

  True
• Match the cultural perspective with its description:

  Individualistic ↔️ Focuses on personal responsibility

  Collectivist ↔️ Emphasizes community harmony

  Religious/Spiritual ↔️ Interprets issues through faith

  Traditional/Indigenous ↔️ Rooted in historical practices
• What do collectivist cultures emphasize as a solution to poverty?

  Community-based solutions
• Order the following cultural perspectives from most individual-focused to most community-focused:

  1️⃣ Individualistic

  2️⃣ Religious/Spiritual

  3️⃣ Collectivist

  4️⃣ Traditional/Indigenous
• Poverty is defined as a lack of access to basic resources such as food, shelter, and healthcare
• Discrimination is the unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on their characteristics.


  True
• Order the following social issues based on their primary focus from economic to social:

  1️⃣ Poverty

  2️⃣ Crime

  3️⃣ Discrimination

  4️⃣ Addiction
• Unlawful activities that threaten public safety and order are defined as crime
• Addiction refers to dependence on substances or behaviors that negatively impact life.


  True
• Match the type of social issue with its description:

  Poverty ↔️ Lack of access to basic resources

  Crime ↔️ Unlawful activities

  Discrimination ↔️ Unfair treatment

  Addiction ↔️ Dependence on substances
• What is an example of a lack of social support that contributes to social issues?

  Limited welfare programs
• Social cohesion can be eroded by a lack of trust and community bonds.


  True
• Policy interventions to address social issues include legislation, welfare programs, and public investment
• What are some key outcomes of poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa?

  Malnutrition, limited education
• Match the cultural perspective with its focus:

  Individualistic ↔️ Personal responsibility

  Collectivist ↔️ Shared responsibility

  Religious/Spiritual ↔️ Moral growth

  Traditional/Indigenous ↔️ Historical practices
• Poverty is more prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa due to economic inequality and political instability.


  True
• Social issues are global problems with varying impacts based on regional contexts
• In which regions are crime rates higher due to unemployment and social stressors?

  North America and Latin America
• What factors influence regional differences in addiction rates?

  Substance availability and cultural acceptability