Flashcards on Understanding Social Issues
Understanding Social Issues: A Student's Guide to Society's Challenges
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Social Issues
14 cards
Card 1
Question: What are social issues?
Answer: Problems that affect many people in society and influence quality of life, such as poverty, unemployment, homelessness, discrimination, crime, and ine
Card 2
Question: What factors often cause social issues?
Answer: Economic, political, or social factors; causes can vary between countries.
Card 3
Question: How does life in society depend on social issues?
Answer: Life in society depends on how well social problems are managed, affecting equal opportunities, access to education, healthcare, and safety.
Card 4
Question: What does a strong society try to provide for its citizens?
Answer: Equal opportunities, access to education, healthcare, and safety for all citizens.
Card 5
Question: Why is poverty considered one of the most serious social issues?
Answer: Because it leads to poor living conditions, limited education, fewer job opportunities, poor health, and can affect future generations.
Card 6
Question: How is unemployment connected to poverty?
Answer: Unemployment often causes poverty since people without jobs struggle to meet basic needs and have fewer opportunities.
Card 7
Question: What is discrimination?
Answer: Unfair treatment of people based on differences like gender, age, ethnicity, or religion.
Card 8
Question: Where can discrimination occur?
Answer: In workplaces, schools, or everyday life.
Card 9
Question: How do modern societies try to reduce discrimination?
Answer: Through laws and education.
Card 10
Question: Name some modern social challenges mentioned besides poverty and discrimination.
Answer: Mental health problems, digital addiction, and climate change.