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What does unemployment refer to?
What does unemployment refer to?
Which of the following statements best defines unemployed persons?
Which of the following statements best defines unemployed persons?
Which group of people is considered unemployed?
Which group of people is considered unemployed?
What is a characteristic of unemployment?
What is a characteristic of unemployment?
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Which of the following represents unemployed persons?
Which of the following represents unemployed persons?
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What is one consequence of technology according to Ogburn?
What is one consequence of technology according to Ogburn?
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How has technology impacted humanity according to the content?
How has technology impacted humanity according to the content?
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What does the term 'material culture' commonly refer to?
What does the term 'material culture' commonly refer to?
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Which of the following best defines 'non-material culture'?
Which of the following best defines 'non-material culture'?
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What did Ogburn imply about the relationship between technology and culture?
What did Ogburn imply about the relationship between technology and culture?
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Study Notes
Social Issues
- Social problems are conditions undermining the well-being of societal members, often publicly debated.
- Social issues encompass conflicts and hardships impacting a large segment of individuals.
- Social problems affect a significant portion of the population, with a significant impact. COVID-19 is an example.
- Not all problems are social problems.
Main Causes of Social Problems
- Cultural lag causing social problems
- Natural disasters
- Political and social dangers
Technological Inventions
- Technology has positive and negative consequences. Ogburn noted technology widens the gap between material and non-material culture.
- People are becoming more materialistic and less traditional.
Types of Social Problems
- Political instability
- Climate change
- Terrorism
- Poverty
Characteristics of Social Problems
- Social problems cause dissatisfaction, suffering, and misery.
- They significantly affect societal values.
- They are disintegrating and disorganizing, harmful to society.
Multiple Causes of Social Problems
- Social problems don't have a single cause.
- They stem from complex histories and interwoven factors.
- Poverty, unemployment, and crime are interconnected issues.
Unemployment and AI
- Unemployment is the lack of work for individuals seeking employment.
- Reasons for unemployment include rural-urban migration, poorly performing economies, and a mismatch between available jobs and applicants' skills.
- AI may impact job availability, creating both new opportunities and challenges for employment.
- The transitional period might be difficult for many as they struggle to adapt to the new economy.
Suggested Solutions
- Students should receive vocational and career guidance.
- Governments should publish statistics to match job demand with study specialization.
- Reducing retirement age helps to create job positions for graduating workforce.
- Retain local skilled labour to reduce foreign workers.
Economic Sector Trends (2023)
- The construction sector, wholesale and retail trade, and healthcare sectors attracted the most workers in 2023.
Disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- AI's disadvantages are complex and raise concerns among experts.
- Lack of transparency in AI systems is a concern.
- AI threatens job opportunities due to the potential for automation.
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Explore the complex world of social issues and the various factors contributing to them. This quiz covers topics like cultural lag, technology's impact, and types of social problems. Test your knowledge on how these elements shape societal well-being.
