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Which of the following factors is considered to strengthen social sustainability?
Which of the following factors is considered to strengthen social sustainability?
- Equity (correct)
- Conflict
- Exclusion and marginalization
- Lack of resources
What is a challenge that weakens social sustainability?
What is a challenge that weakens social sustainability?
- Gaps in health (correct)
- Resilience and agility
- Access to education
- Trust among communities
Which pillar of sustainability focuses on issues like dignity and inclusion?
Which pillar of sustainability focuses on issues like dignity and inclusion?
- Economic sustainability
- Technological sustainability
- Social sustainability (correct)
- Environmental sustainability
Which of the following is NOT a factor that strengthens social sustainability?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that strengthens social sustainability?
What is the main goal of creating safe and just spaces for humanity according to Raworth?
What is the main goal of creating safe and just spaces for humanity according to Raworth?
What is the aim of social integration?
What is the aim of social integration?
What does social exclusion refer to?
What does social exclusion refer to?
Which of the following is a positive development noted in contemporary society?
Which of the following is a positive development noted in contemporary society?
What was the percentage of people living in poverty in the 21st century?
What was the percentage of people living in poverty in the 21st century?
What term describes the hidden costs not accounted for in the price of coffee?
What term describes the hidden costs not accounted for in the price of coffee?
What is one of the social costs associated with coffee production?
What is one of the social costs associated with coffee production?
What is a consequence of long transportation distances in the food supply chain?
What is a consequence of long transportation distances in the food supply chain?
What is one of the environmental costs associated with coffee production?
What is one of the environmental costs associated with coffee production?
What phase of society development is characterized by the use of tools for agriculture and settled living?
What phase of society development is characterized by the use of tools for agriculture and settled living?
Which term refers to the organization of professional volunteers that supports government efforts for improved quality of life?
Which term refers to the organization of professional volunteers that supports government efforts for improved quality of life?
Which of the following best describes the concept of pluralism in the context of social integration?
Which of the following best describes the concept of pluralism in the context of social integration?
What factor is considered essential for effective social integration according to the development process?
What factor is considered essential for effective social integration according to the development process?
In the context of the content, what does the term 'microfinance banking' primarily refer to?
In the context of the content, what does the term 'microfinance banking' primarily refer to?
What is a primary effect of social exclusion as described in the content?
What is a primary effect of social exclusion as described in the content?
Which of the following best describes 'occasionalization' in societal context?
Which of the following best describes 'occasionalization' in societal context?
What does 'time and knowledge contribution' imply within the constructs of a knowledge society?
What does 'time and knowledge contribution' imply within the constructs of a knowledge society?
What is one of the significant effects of climate change on the earth's environment?
What is one of the significant effects of climate change on the earth's environment?
Which region has the highest rate of children living in extreme poverty as of 2022?
Which region has the highest rate of children living in extreme poverty as of 2022?
Which factor is NOT listed as a cause of political instability?
Which factor is NOT listed as a cause of political instability?
How many people globally live on less than $2.15 a day?
How many people globally live on less than $2.15 a day?
What is a major health crisis type associated with socio-economic factors?
What is a major health crisis type associated with socio-economic factors?
What does the term 'ocean acidification' refer to in the context of climate change?
What does the term 'ocean acidification' refer to in the context of climate change?
Which statement accurately describes the trend in global wealth distribution?
Which statement accurately describes the trend in global wealth distribution?
Which of the following is considered a cause of health crises?
Which of the following is considered a cause of health crises?
Study Notes
Phases of Society Development
- Hunting and gathering: Analyze housing, gender roles, education, health, resource ownership, economic activities, and work nature.
- Pastoral: Analyze housing, gender roles, education, health, resource ownership, economic activities, and work nature.
- Horticultural: Analyze housing, gender roles, education, health, resource ownership, economic activities, and work nature.
- Agrarian: Analyze housing, gender roles, education, health, resource ownership, economic activities, and work nature.
- Industrial: Analyze housing, gender roles, education, health, resource ownership, economic activities, and work nature.
- Post-industrial: Analyze housing, gender roles, education, health, resource ownership, economic activities, and work nature.
Process of Society Development
- Strong Government/Good Governance: Includes strategic planning, vision, long-term planning, and revenue generation (economic opportunity).
- Individual Contribution:This includes fostering innovation, education systems, and financial services that support entrepreneurship and economic growth.
- Social Integration: Focuses on creating a society for all, including social inclusion, social exclusion, social cohesion, and social participation.
Important Key Terms of Social Integration
- Pluralism: Recognizing and valuing different Perspectives encompass the recognition and valuation of diverse viewpoints..
- Civil society organizations: Professional volunteers supporting government efforts for quality of life.
- Prudent: Wise spending of money, time, and resources.
- Tolerance: Accepting differing opinions or behaviors.
- Perspectives: Individual influences on opinions.
- Stereotyping: Preconceived notions.
- Occidentalization: Over-westernization leading to value loss.
- Orientalization: Over-easternization leading to value loss.
- Mediocre: Average results.
- Meritocracy: Achieving the best.
- Knowledge Society: Collective knowledge construction.
- Time and Knowledge Contribution: Unconditional giving.
- Microfinance Banking: Low-interest loans for small businesses.
Social Integration and Exclusion
- Social Integration: Equal participation in social, economic, cultural, and political activities; aims for a stable and safe society for all.
- Social exclusion affects underprivileged groups by various factors.
Positive Developments in <summary>Contemporary developments in social integration focus on ensuring equal participation across various societal dimensions to foster a stable and secure environment for all, while addressing the challenges of social exclusion that impact disadvantaged groups.</summary>Society
- Access to education.
- Advancements in technology: Nanotechnology, robotics (medicine, communications, defense, industrial, etc.).
- Advancements in health sciences: Public health policies, genetic engineering.
- Social progress: Awareness of rights and social justice.
- Environmental efforts.
Life Expectancy and Social Progress (Historical Comparison)
- Life expectancy in Europe/the world: Increased from 36/30 to 81/72.
- Percentage of people living in poverty: Decreased from 90% to 10%.
- Literacy: Increased from 12% to 87%.
- Infant mortality (children dying before age 5): Decreased from 43% to 4%.
The Hidden Costs of Coffee
- External costs: The price of coffee doesn't include hidden costs to communities and the environment.
- Transportation energy: More than half the total energy in the food supply chain is used for transportation.
- Starbucks Coffee: Average of 5,427 miles per cup (Colombia 5,290, Ethiopia 5,503, Sumatra 6,738).
- Social Costs: Child labor, poor working conditions, discrimination against women and lower wages.
- Environmental Costs: Deforestation.
- Economic Impact: Farmers receive less than 10 fils out of approximately 10 AED.
Three Pillars of Sustainability
- Social Sustainability
- Economic Sustainability
- Environmental Sustainability
Creating Safe and Just Spaces for Humanity (Raworth 2017)
- Doughnut model: Aims to create safe and thriving spaces within environmental boundaries.
Factors Strengthening and Weakening Social Sustainability
- Strengthening factors: Diversity, compassion, education, dignity, inclusion, equity, trust, safety, empathy, resilience & agility, infrastructure, health & wellness, technologies that strengthen communities.
- Weakening factors: Conflict, exclusion, infrastructure and health gaps, and resource issues.
Key Global Challenges
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- Climate Change: Rising temperatures, warmer oceans, shrinking icecaps, sea-level rise, extreme weather, desertification, biodiversity loss.
- Economic Inequality: Growing gap between rich and poor.
- Poverty: 712 million live on under $2.15/day; highest in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
- Political Instability: Driven by economic factors, corruption, ethnic/religious tensions, weak institutions, and external influences.
- Health Crises: Pandemics, epidemics, disasters caused by infectious diseases, climate change, pollution, socioeconomic factors, and resource shortages.
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This quiz explores the various phases of societal development, including hunting and gathering, pastoral, horticultural, agrarian, industrial, and post-industrial stages. Each phase is analyzed through the lens of housing, gender roles, education, health, and economic activities. Test your understanding of how societies evolve over time and the characteristics that define each stage.
