Social Issues

Table of Contents
• Introduction.
• What are Social Issues?
• Types of Social Issues
1. Economic issues

2. Social inequality

3. Work and occupations

4. Education and public schools

• What causes a Social Issue to Arise?
• What results from Social Issues?
• How can we control Social Issues?
• Major Social Issues
• Major Social Issues In India
• Conclusion
 Self Introduction

My name is Akshith Srikrishnan I am a spirited individual with an insatiable curiosity

for the world around me. With a name that signifies "Permanent," I strive to embody
this notion in everything I do.
I am of the Age 15 and Study in the class of 10 M in the esteemed school Of India
International School. I have an immense interest in the history of the world mostly
the folklore of the world and so I can say with confidence Histroy is Favourite
Subject Second only to Chemistry and Physics as i also have a thirst to Understand
the world around me to an atomic level.
Beyond the realm of studies, I am a passionate Artist and Musician. Whether I'm
engaging in Music or Arts, I find joy in the pursuit of mastery and the creativity it
ignites within me
Thats all there is to know about me so thank you for taking a moment to get to know
me .

Acknowledgement
I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my Social Studies teacher
Samina Maam Assigned me the golden opportunity to do thisWonderful project
I would also like to thank Dr Manju Reji Maam who assigned this activity. I would
also like to sincerely thank my Parents and my Friends who helped me a massive
amount in finalizing this project.
 Introduction

“Where there is Unity, There is victory”

Early uses of the term social problem are found in the writings of 19th-century
intellectuals, including John Stuart Mill, the British philosopher who coined the
phrase. For decades, “the” social problem—defined generally as that of resolving
social conflict and creating a better society—was a common subject of debate,
scholarship, and journalism in European and American literary culture. The idea of
multiple social problems arose toward the end of the 19th century, as sociologists,
social workers, and social reformers tended to frame their work in terms of the
narrative of studying and solving society’s problems.
Since the late 20th century, the increased colloquial use of issue as a synonym for

problem has led social issue to become a common synonym for social problem.
While in some contexts issue has connotations that distinguish it from problem,

within sociology and related fields the two terms are effectively synonymous. In
everyday speech, social issue is occasionally used distinctly from social problem to
identify a general topic of public discussion or debate.
 Social Issues
What are Social Issues?

A social issue, sometimes known as a social problem, is a state of things that has a
detrimental impact on the personal or social lives of individuals, as well as the well-
being of communities or larger groups within a society, and about which there is
frequently public dispute about the nature, causes, or remedy. The terms social issue
and social problem are commonly used interchangeably.
A social issue is one that affects many citizens in a society. It is an ongoing problem
in today's culture, and many individuals are striving to solve it. It can frequently be
the result of factors beyond an individual's control.
Social issues are the root of conflicting opinions on what is ethically correct or
erroneous personal or interpersonal social life decisions.

Types of Social Issues

1. Economic issues
The rate of unemployment varies by location, gender, educational attainment, and
ethnic group.
Poverty is also a very serious social issue as many citizens in most countries
(including affluent countries) are impoverished and rely on government assistance. In
2007, one out of every six children in Germany was poor. This is an increase from
one in seventy-five in 1965. War also has a significant impact on a country's
economic standing by diverting funds intended for welfare.

2. Social inequality
"The state or quality of being unequal" is social inequality.When a person's treatment
is influenced by criteria like gender, age, race, or handicap, inequality is at the basis
of many societal issues. Africans who were brought to America were frequently
treated cruelly and as slaves, and they did not have the same rights as the country's
white citizens (they could not vote, for example). Slavery in the United States is a
historical illustration of inequality as a societal issue.
A few civil rights movements have made an effort to advance equality and extend
rights to underrepresented groups, and they frequently succeeded in doing so. The
civil rights movement in the United States for African-American equality (starting
around the 1920s) and the women's rights movement (beginning around the 1950s).
 3.Work and occupations
Theft, sexual harassment, pay inequity, gender inequality, racial inequality, health
care inequities, and many other social issues exist in the workplace. Employees
frequently experience interpersonal conflict, communication concerns (such as
gossip), bullying, harassment, and discrimination, as well as low motivation and job
satisfaction and performance problems.

4. Education and public schools

Unquestionably, the key to a person's success in society is their level of education. As

a result, the unequal distribution of money amongst public schools may cause
socioeconomic issues, Future generations will be significantly impacted by the weak
organizational policies in place and the poor communication between the federal
government and public schools. Public schools who don't perform well on
standardized tests aren't given enough money, which prevents their pupils from
receiving the highest quality education possible.

What causes a Social Issue to Arise?

As dicussed above there are various reasons for social problems or issues to arise, A
social problem emerges when a social entity (such as a social change group, the news
media, or influential politicians) begins to call attention to a condition or behavior
that it perceives to be undesirable and in need of remedy. It makes an effort to sway
how the public views the issue, its causes, and potential remedies as part of this
process. This part of Stage 1 is known as the claims-making process since the social
entity is asserting claims on all of these issues. A social problem does not always
occur when attempts to transform a circumstance or behavior into a social problem
fail. Some social entities have a higher chance of success than others at this point
based on the resources they do or do not have. Few common people have little impact
on society, while large numbers of people who participate in political activism or
other forms of protest have a greater capacity to contribute to the emergence of social
problems.

What results from Social Issues?

A Social Problem can bring into life major problems haunting our world which layed
unseen to the eye slowly harming our society or even planet. For example global
warming wasn’t even known by the masses before it turned into a Social problem and
movements started to spread awareness. So Social Issues although has a negative
sound to it is actually very crucial to our society and planet. Problems when they
become a Social Issue is taken way more seriously than it would have if it was not a
Social Issue. Disscussing a social issue in everyday life helps create awareness and
better our understanding of thier exact nature and causes etc..

How can we control Social Issues?

We can control social issues through Universal education, social reform, Democracy,
constitution,good legal system and a good law enforcing agencies. Economic
Development and Employment can help in resolving Social Issues.

10 Major Social Issues

1. Poverty
2. Child Abuse
3. Corruption
4. Unemployment
5. Drug Addiction
6. Overpopulation
7. Obesity
8. Homelessness
9. Teen violence
10. Police Brutality

Major Social Issues In India

1. Poverty
2. Population
3. pollution
4. Illiteracy
5. corruption
6. Inequality
7. Gender discrimination
8. Terrorism
9. Communalism
10. Lack of Infrastucture
11. Unemployment
12. Regionalism
13. Casteism
14. Alcholism
 15. Drug Abuse
16. Violence
All these Social problems still remain in our country to this date even if not is
mass number we cannot deny the fact that it is still part of our Society.

Conclusion

The conclusion of any topic matters on its body and introduction. Whether it
may be a research paper on social issues or any essay on Social Issues the
conclusion is derived from the above mentioned data or arguments.

In such a case,it may be concluded that social issues are problems which affect
the individuals lives. In our lives social Issues exist in all forms in all societies.
Social issues cannot be eliminated the only aproach is to solve as many of them
as much as possible.

Bibliography

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1. Www.Wikipedia.com/Social_issues
2. WWW.wikipedia.com/economic issues in the United states
3. www.wikipedia.com/Social_Inequality
4. www.wikipedia.com/Educational Inequality
5. Britannica.com/social issues
6. open.lib.com/social problems
7. kofastudy.com