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A social problem is characterized by a single dimension that affects its manifestations.
A social problem is characterized by a single dimension that affects its manifestations.
False (B)
Social problems are the same across different societies and times.
Social problems are the same across different societies and times.
False (B)
Social problems are created by individuals or a few individuals.
Social problems are created by individuals or a few individuals.
False (B)
Life problems are a type of social problem that affects a small group of people.
Life problems are a type of social problem that affects a small group of people.
Social problems are temporary and limited to a specific moment in time.
Social problems are temporary and limited to a specific moment in time.
If educational problems are not addressed, epidemics and diseases will spread.
If educational problems are not addressed, epidemics and diseases will spread.
Societal problems include issues related to politics and security.
Societal problems include issues related to politics and security.
Social problems only affect individuals and not the community at large.
Social problems only affect individuals and not the community at large.
Economic problems are solely responsible for low average per capita income.
Economic problems are solely responsible for low average per capita income.
Family conflicts and drug addiction are not considered social problems.
Family conflicts and drug addiction are not considered social problems.
Study Notes
Characteristics of Social Problems
- Social problems attract the attention of a significant portion of society and its institutions.
- They often overlap with each other, as they are interconnected with social systems.
- Each social problem has multiple dimensions, including historical, spatial, legal, political, economic, social, cultural, and educational aspects.
- Social problems are relative, differing across societies and time, and their identification is influenced by individual conditions, such as age, color, or race.
- They are not created by individuals, but rather by society as a whole.
- Social problems are characterized by tyranny and obligation, imposing themselves on individuals who cannot resist them.
- They are widespread and historical, representing a moment in the history of a group of people.
Classification of Social Problems
- Life problems (basic):
- Affect the well-being of society members (e.g., housing, food, education, health, social care).
- If left unaddressed, can lead to other problems (e.g., high crime rates, illiteracy, spread of diseases).
- Economic problems:
- Include low average per capita income, low productivity, and weak economic institutions.
- Characterized by reliance on consumption over production, weak savings, and a lack of economic projects.
- Social problems:
- Involve unsatisfied needs for large segments of the population.
- Can lead to family disintegration, problems in social relations, and lack of leisure activities.
- Examples include family conflicts, divorce, and drug addiction.
- Societal problems:
- Relate to building society (organizations, institutions, and community policy).
- Affect the constituent individuals of society (individuals, groups, communities) and the functions of society (productivity, social, politics).
- Examples include juvenile delinquency, unemployment, terrorism, and their impact on other sectors of society (economic, social, political, health, security, and educational).
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Learn about the key characteristics of social problems, including how they affect society, their interconnected nature, and their various dimensions. Test your knowledge on the complexities of social issues and how they impact our world.
