Population, Social Problem

• Demographic trends


  Changes in the characteristics of population overtime, including factors such as birthrates, death rates, migration patterns, and age distribution
• Fertility rates


  The number of children born to women in a population significantly impacts population growth and age distribution
• Mortality rates


  The rate at which people die within a population affects population size and age structure
• Population change


  The difference in the size of population between the end and the beginning of a given time period (usually one year)
• Population growth


  An increase in the total number of individuals within a population due to higher birth rates than death rates
• Population decline


  A decrease in the total population size caused by factors such as low birth, high mortality rate, or emigration
• Population redistribution


  Movement of people from rural areas to urban centers living to change in population distribution
• Population structure


  The makeup of compositions of individuals in a population, characterized by demographic parameters such as gender, age, fertility, morality and migration
• Age distribution


  The proportion of individuals in different age groups such as children, working-age adults, and elderly population
• Sex ratio


  The ratio of males to females in a population, which can influence social dynamics and demographic trends
• Dependence ratio


  The ratio of dependent (young and elderly) population to the working age population indicating the support burden on the economically active population
• Social problem


  Conditions or situations that harm or disrupt society, leading to negative consequences for individuals and communities
• Social issue


  Broader topics or concerns that affect society as a whole, reflecting the values, norms, and beliefs of a community
• Examples of social problems

  • Poverty
  • Homelessness
  • Crime
  • Substance abuse
  • Domestic violence
  • Racial discrimination
  • Environmental degradation
• Examples of social issues

  • Gender equality
  • Climate change
  • Healthcare access
  • Education reform
  • LGBTQ+ rights
  • Technological advancements
• Current issues include climate change, the Covid-19 pandemic, social justice and inequality, political unrest, and economic instability
• Approaches to social problems

  • Awareness and education
  • Policy and advocacy
  • Community engagement
  • Collaboration and partnership
  • Research and data
  • Capacity building
  • Economic empowerment