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The Black Lives Matter movement is an example of a "Social Inequality and Discrimination Crisis."
True
The 2010 Haiti earthquake is an example of a "Cultural Crisis."
False
A "Health Crisis" is always caused by a pandemic.
False
The Flint water crisis is categorized as an "Environmental Crisis" due to its impact on the environment and human health.
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A "Crime and Violence Crisis" is characterized by a decline in criminal activity and violence.
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Study Notes
Conceptual Framework of Fake News and Social Crisis
- Fake news refers to unverifiable, false, or misleading information created deliberately for public deception and harm.
- Social crises induce feelings of fear and uncertainty, triggered by events like terrorist attacks, natural disasters, wars, or pandemics.
- Defining a "crisis" is subjective, often evaluated in hindsight, as these events lead to societal unrest and significant upheaval.
Types of Social Crisis
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Economic Crisis
- Involves financial instability, high unemployment, inflation, and poverty affecting large populations.
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Political Crisis
- Characterized by severe disruptions in government functions, such as corruption scandals and regime changes.
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Refugee and Migration Crisis
- Occurs when mass displacement results from war, persecution, or economic distress, straining host countries.
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Health Crisis
- Triggered by widespread health emergencies like pandemics, which can cause extensive public health threats.
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Natural Disaster Crisis
- Arises from catastrophic natural events leading to destruction and displacement, exemplified by incidents like earthquakes and floods.
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Social Inequality and Discrimination Crisis
- Involves conflicts from systemic inequalities related to race, gender, or class, as seen in movements like Black Lives Matter.
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Cultural Crisis
- Emerges from tensions between cultural groups or suppression of minority cultures, resulting in societal fragmentation.
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Crime and Violence Crisis
- Marked by increased criminal activities and civil unrest, disrupting law and order, including situations like drug cartel violence.
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Environmental Crisis
- Involves issues like climate change and pollution, causing disruptions in social and economic systems, exemplified by the Flint water crisis.
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Education Crisis
- Arises when educational systems fail to meet population needs, leading to high dropout rates and lack of access to quality education, worsened by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of fake news and misinformation in the context of social crises, such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and pandemics. It delves into the definition and impact of fake news on the public.
