English

Quarter 3 – Module 3: Determining

Various Social, Moral, and
Economic Issues Discussed in Text
Listened To
What is an issue?
An issue is an important problem or topic that people in the society argue about or
discuss since it negatively affects many people in the society. It could be a social,
moral, or economic issue.

What are common issues in the society?

The following are common issues in the society:

A. SOCIAL ISSUES prevent the society from functioning at the most desirable level.
An issue becomes a social issue under the following circumstances:
 The issue involves people in the society.
 The public, as a whole, recognizes the situation as a problem.
 A large segment of the population sees the situation as a valid concern.
 The situation can be alleviated through the joint actions of the citizens.
Examples:
The image reflects an issue on drug
addiction.

Drug addiction or the use of prohibited

drugs can cause the drug user to neglect his
responsibility towards his family, children,
career, education, and health. Thus, it is a
social problem that can adversely affect not
only the lives of the drug addicts, but also
their families and the entire community.
 The image reflects the issue on crimes.

Crime is a social issue and at the same time a

moral issue since it affects the safety and security
of citizens and it is against the values and
beliefs of the people. It is prohibited by the law
as it is harmful or offensive to the people or the
society.

(Source: https://www.tes.com/lessons/kIn87SW7F8txaQ)

The image reflects the issue on poverty.

Poverty is described by the World Bank
Organization as hunger, lack of shelter, being
sick, and not being able to see a doctor. It is
further defined as not having access to school,
not having a job, fear of the future, and living a
kind of hand-to-mouth existence.

It is a social problem since a large segment of

the population experiences such situation and
sees it as a valid concern.

(Source: https://richmondvale.org/en/blog/6-main-causes-of-poverty-in-the-world)

Activity 2: Think Before you Click!

Directions: Listen to the news report in the following link and answer the questions
below.

LINK: Failon Ngayon: Anti Cyberbullying Act of 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBX2PhfSGn4

1. What issue is discussed in the news report?

2. What are the causes of this problem?
3. How does the issue affect the victims?
4. What possible solutions are presented in the report?
5. What possible solutions do you suggest to address the problem?

B. MORAL ISSUES are situations or actions that do not conform to the shared norms
and values, culture, and beliefs distinguished by a certain community or social
setting.
An issue becomes a moral issue under the following circumstances:
 It is against the values, beliefs, and preferences of the people in the society.
 It involves behavior patterns that bring the individual repeatedly into conflict
with the society.
 It involves actions which have the potential to harm others or the persons
themselves.

Examples:
The image reflects an issue on abortion.

Abortion involves the termination of pregnancy.

While other countries consider abortion as
legal, it is a moral issue in the Philippines and
is regarded a grievous sin. This action is
against the norms and values of the people,
the church, and the society. It is illegal under
the law of the land and is highly condemned.

(Source: https://seosamhgrianna.wixsite.com/website/single-post/2018/04/10/Bodily-Autonomy--- A-
Cynical-Slogan-of-the-Abortion-Industry)

The image reflects an issue on stealing.

Stealing is an act of taking away someone

else’s possession without permission. It is
morally and illegally wrong as it is against the
ethical standard of the society and it also
violates the law of the land.

(Source: https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/thief-stealing-wallet-cartoon-vector-
11328052)

The image reflects an issue on

corruption.

Corruption is a criminal offence that

constitutes the illegal use of public power to
gain private interest. This may be done by a
person, a group of people or an organization
entrusted with authority.

(Source: https://www.esquiremag.ph/politics/opinion/philippines-corruption-perceptions-index-
a00290-20190130)
Activity 3: Pro or Against
Directions: Listen to the discussion on the issue on abortion and complete the grid
below.
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsNXKKGXXts

Issue:

Speakers’ Arguments
Claire Padilla Rizalito David

Have you heard of this issue? How serious is the issue in your area?

Based on the arguments of the two speakers you have listened to, who do
you agree with? Why?

What do you think needs to be done to address the problem?

C. ECONOMIC ISSUES are situations that reflect the scarcity of resources which are
deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and needs.

An issue becomes an economic issue under the following circumstances:

 It involves inflation or the increase of price of basic commodities and services
affecting a large number of people.
 It involves an increase of unemployment or not having a job to earn ones living.
 It involves poverty caused by underlying factors such as lack of education,
cultural and religious discrimination, overpopulation, unemployment and
corruption.
Examples:

The image reflects an issue on

unemployment.

Unemployment happens when someone who

has the ability to work cannot find a suitable
job.
Unemployment becomes an
economic issue when a large number of
population lacks the opportunity to find a job
and could therefore not support basic needs.
(Source: https://researchleap.com/unemployment-factor-international-migration/)

The image reflects an issue

on inflation.
Inflation rate refers to rise and fall of prices of
commodities at a specific time or period.
Inflation becomes an issue when there is an
abrupt increase of price of basic commodities
and services making people unable to have
the capacity to provide for

their needs and wants.

(Source:https://www.iconfinder.com/icons/2579931/cost_high_cost_increase_price_increase_rising_c
osts_icon)

The image reflects an issue

on poverty.
Aside from being a social issue, poverty is
also an economic issue making it a socio-
economic issue.

Poverty becomes an economic issue when it

affects the people’s economic activities. It
means people can hardly provide for their
food, shelter, education,

and health.
(Source: https://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/blog/2018/09/relative-absolute-poverty/)
Activity 4: The Goal
Directions: Listen to an explanation on poverty from the United Nations and work on
the following activities.
LINK: https://youtu.be/A2O1HU6FMfk

1. What is the first development goal of the United Nations?

2. Is poverty the same for everyone? How is poverty described?

3. Why is poverty a big challenge?

4. What example images of poverty have you experienced, observed, or heard? Relate
them here and explain how you felt at the time you experienced poverty directly
or indirectly.
Example: I saw a mother begging for food for her emaciated baby. I felt terrible because
I could only give the mother PhP 20.00 – the amount I saved from my allowance for the
day.

5. What can you do to end poverty right now in your own city?

Activity 5: Listening to Issues

Directions: Follow the link and listen to the video clip on different types of listening
and complete the table below.
LINK: https://youtu.be/22gzvSindTU

Types of Listening Purpose & Process When this type of

listening is usually
used
1. Appreciative

2. Comprehensive

3. Empathetic

4. Analytical/Critical
Listening
What types of listening did you employ when you listened to the different issues?

When you listened to the different social, economic, and moral issues, you used more of
comprehensive listening and critical listening.

In comprehensive listening or informational listening, you listen to understand the ideas

presented in the text. You distinguish between the main ideas or key points and the
supporting details that further describe or prove the main ideas. Supporting details can
come in the form of explanations, descriptions, examples, situations or events, data, and
statistics. Thus, you need to listen closely for you to understand the main message of
the speaker.

You also need to use critical listening to analyze and evaluate the credibility of the
writer’s message. In critical listening, you distinguish between facts and opinions of the
speaker. You also analyze the pieces of evidence used to support arguments or claims
before you agree or disagree to the ideas of the speaker.

What’s More

In this part of module you will undertake more challenging tasks. Work on the following
activities and apply comprehensive and critical listening strategies as you listen to
various social, economic, and moral issues.

Activity 6. A Web of Issues

Directions: Complete the semantic web below by supplying each box with a word or
phrase that you can associate with social, moral, and economic issues. Copy the
semantic web and write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Moral issue

Issues Social issue

Economic
issue
Self-check:
 Were you able to give words or phrases that relate to social, moral, and
economic issues?
 Did these words or phrases help you develop a clear understanding of
various social, moral and economic issues?

Activity 7: What must be done

Directions: Listen to the story on how to overcome depression during difficult times.
Identify the issue presented in the story and answer the questions that follow.

Source Motivation2study. (2018 Jan. 15). Fight Depression-Powerful Study

Motivation. [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I9ADpXbD6c
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I9ADpXbD6c

Issue:

1. What issue does the audio-visual clip present?

2. Why is this condition hard for everyone suffering from it?

3. How can you fight depression according to the speakers?

4. How will you help a friend suffering from this condition??

5. What must be done to avoid depression?

Activity 8: Causes and Effects

Directions: Listen to one of the following talks. Then, analyze the causes and effects
of the social issue presented in the talk you chose. Copy the cause and effect chart and
write your answers in a separate sheet.
 Cyberbullying
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA1TJjJgdz8
 Human/Sex trafficking
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r-Am1Rko0g
 Malnutrition
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5op2vDa_GgY
 Issue listened to:

Type of issue:
Causes Effects

Does the problem also happen in the Philippines? What do you think needs to be
done to address the issue?

Activity 10. Issues Around You

Directions: Apply what you have learned by completing the table below. Write the
various problems observed in your community, identify the type of issue and give
some suggestions in solving the problems. Copy the chart and write your answers
in a separate sheet.

Type of What problems are Why is it an issue? What suggestions

Issue observed in the can you give to
community? solve the issue?
Social 1.
2.
Moral 3.
4.
Economic 5.
6.

Activity 11. Taking Action

Directions: The issues you have listened to in this module affect many people.
Inspire others to positively address the issues through a slogan.
Rubric for the Slogan

CRITERIA 5 – Point Scale Score

Content 5 The slogan is exceptionally attractive

because it uses colors and drawings to
support the message. It clearly
expresses the message of the given topic;
the words used are clear and create
impact.

4 The slogan is attractive because it uses

 colors and drawings to support the
message. It expresses the message of the
given topic but the words do not create an
impact on the readers.

3 The slogan is fairly attractive with the

use of colors. It expresses a message
that is somewhat related to the given
topic.
2 The slogan is poorly done. It does not
express the message of the given topic.

1 The slogan is very poorly done. It is

incomplete.