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Social Issues

Social Issues. What is a social issue?. A social issue (also called a social problem or a social illness or even a social conflict) refers to an issue that influences and is opposed by a considerable number of individuals within a society.

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Social Issues

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  1. Social Issues

  2. What is a social issue? • A social issue (also called a social problem or a social illness or even a social conflict) refers to an issue that influences and is opposed by a considerable number of individuals within a society.

  3. Social issues are those which affect the human society as a whole. These issues pertain to human behavior, including government policies, religious conflicts, gender inequalities, economic disparities, etc.

  4. Most Common Social Problems • Brainstorming! • Let’s make a list of all the social problems that we know • Write them on the board.

  5. Brain Storm

  6. Social Issues

  7. List of Social Issues in Today's Society • Global warming • Drug abuse • Gun Laws • Bullying • Immigration • Homophobia • Poverty • Women’s rights • Religion-based discrimination • Unemployment • Civil rights • Obesity • Voting

  8. Social Power • Who in our society has power? • Who has priority? Provide an example. • Who creates rules and who directs them? • Do all citizen obey the rules? • What happens if someone disobey?

  9. Knock Down the House

  10. Social Project • Choose a social issue in your community, country or world • Then do your research: facts, numbers, people involved, groups…etc • Once you have done your research decide who to send your letter or email • Federal government: House or Senate • State government: Governor, Senate, or House • City of Aurora: Mayor, county board members • See me if you still are not sure who to address your issue to

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