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UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS QUARTER 11 Government Programs and Initiative on Local, National and Global in Addressing Social chonacamposano Inequalities  Learning Competency: ◦MELC: ◦Explain government programs and initiatives in ad...

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS QUARTER 11 Government Programs and Initiative on Local, National and Global in Addressing Social chonacamposano Inequalities  Learning Competency: ◦MELC: ◦Explain government programs and initiatives in addressing social inequalities e.g. local, national, global chonacamposano MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each item carefully and write the letter that corresponds to the correct answer on your notebook. 1. It is the existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social status or positions within a group or society. a. socialization b. environment c. social inequality d. politics 2. It is an act on expanding the benefits and privileges on person with disability (PWD). a. RA 10458 b. RA 16114 c. RA 10754 d. RA 61425 3. It is an act of providing for the Rehabilitation, Self-Development and Self Reliance of Disabled person. a. RA 7277 b. RA 7728 c. RA2777 d. RA 6778 4. This situation exists where poor is powerless and rich is powerful. a. global inequality b. social inequality c. uncertainty d. poverty 5. Which of the following are the effects of global inequality: a.Health effects, social tensions, and increased probability for conflicts b. United nation cooperation on the law of safety c. Education, church and convention d. Hospital, malls and airports chonacamposano Create a unique title for the following pictures. Write your answers in your notebook/paper. ________________________________ _________________________________ chonacamposano  Conduit to social status are the 7 categories of socioeconomic issues namely; attitudes; discrimination; income; oppression; privilege; properties; and resources. Among the 7 categories, identify as to where you experience inequality? What would you do so as not to experience again those problems you have listed? chonacamposano  Social inequality is the existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social status or positions within a group or society social. A similar situation is faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community (LGBTQ), who are often discriminated and ridiculed by society which considered them aberrations or forms of deviancy. Members of the LGBTQ community is struggling to win recognition for their civil rights, such as the right for same-sex marriage that have already been granted in other countries. Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings. No matter what our nationality is, what color our skin is, what status we have in the society, etc., we are all equal. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible. Ethnic minorities are also discriminated. They are often discriminated by the people who do not understand their cultures and traditions. There are policies crafted by the legislators to address this social inequality. Some of which are: Indigenous People’s Rights Act that protects the rights of cultural communities; the law that protect the rights of the person with disabilities (PWD). RA 10754 – An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability (PWD); and the like. Why discrimination still exist? RA 7277 – An Act Providing For The Rehabilitation, Self-Development And SelfReliance Of Disabled Person And Their Integration Into The Mainstream Of Society And For Other Purposes. chonacamposano  GLOBAL INEQUALITY Inequality does not exist only in localities and states but also among states. There are states that are influential, wealthy and powerful. This leads to a situation of global inequality; where poor has less power and rich is powerful. Global inequality (also sometimes referred to as international inequality) can be defined as the unequal distribution of material resources and income across countries. Apart from economic figures, global inequality may also refer to the access to medical care and also to education. According to the global wealth report of Global Suisse, half of the worldwide wealth is owned by the richest 1% of people. This also implies huge international inequality which has many adverse consequences. The international financial institutions (IFIs), including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and regional and specialized multilateral development banks, are mobilizing unprecedented levels of financial resources to support countries responding to the health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. chonacamposano  The following are the causes for global Inequality: 1. Political goals 8. Tax avoidance 2. Exploitation of poor countries 9. Lack of education 3. Lack of innovation 10. Gender inequality 4. Insecurity regarding property rights 11. Low living quality 5. Low investment incentives firms 12. Regional factors 6. Conflicts, Famine 7. Consumption behaviour and natural disasters The effects of global inequality are: 8. Health effects 6. Poverty 9. Social tensions 7. Starvation 10.Increased probability for conflicts 8. Lack of access to education 11.Frustration 9. Bad working conditions 12.Drug use 10. Radical movements 11. Migration chonacamposano Solutions for Global Inequality: 1. Better access to education 2. Financial subsidies 3. Create incentives for firms to locate to poor areas 4. Increase incentives for innovation 5. Worldwide support 6. Global wealth tax 7. Improve worker’s rights 8. Establish minimum wages 9. Convince others 10. Increase national stability levels 11. Improve trade policies 12. Change consumption behavior Global inequality is a big problem that has many severe adverse effects for poor countries and the people living in those regions. Global inequality can be either caused by human actions or also by natural circumstances. In order to fight international inequality, it is crucial that countries all over the world work together and share their newest research findings with each other. Moreover, rich countries are in charge to provide financial subsidies for poor countries in order to enable poor countries to progress. You can also contribute to a reduction in inequality in your daily life by changing your consumption behavior. All these actions can lead to a state where global inequality is reduced significantly and people all over the world will benefit from the positive related effects. chonacamposano Government Programs and Initiatives in Addressing Social Issues Inequalities *Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is a conditional cash transfer (CCT) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD which aims to alleviate poverty through social assistance and social development * Bangon Marawi Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Recovery Program (BMCRRP) aims to bear the build back better principle in its rehabilitation and recovery efforts in Marawi communities and the rest of Mindanao. Under Which are the following projects: A. physical infrastructure B. business development C. land resource management chonacamposano Government Programs and Initiatives in Addressing Social Issues Inequalities *The project “Stepping Up the Value Chain Program” is a program of Department of Science and Technology a government agency that focuses in strengthening the global positioning in targeting high growth segment of the it-bpm segment. *Rural Agro-Industrial Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) is an enterprise development initiative that aims to grow micro and small businesses to meet the challenges of the global market.this program provides assistance and financing program to enterprises and entrepreneurial communities chonacamposano Government Programs and Initiatives in Addressing Social Issues Inequalities *The Livelihood Seeding Program (LSP) by the Department of Trade and Industry aims to to recover and rehabilitate small entrepreneurs affected by disasters *JICA-Japan International Cooperation Agency MASA-MASID-Mamamayang Ayaw sa Anomalya, Mamamayang Ayaw sa Ilegal na Droga HSF - Homeless Street Families chonacamposano Government Programs and Initiatives in Addressing Social Issues Inequalities FNSP- Families in Need of Special Protection The aspiration of AmBisyon Natin 2040 is :matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay para sa lahat *The Build, Build, Build (BBB Program) of the Duterte Administration aims to to improve and accelerate infrastructure spending and develop industries United Nations (UN) An organizations that espouses the goal of having more governments allowing intensive citizen interaction in policy- making. chonacamposano Directions. In your notebook/paper, write a short paragraph which expresses your personal reflection on the sayings: “Boys and Girls alike should be able to determine their own future, no matter where they are born”. chonacamposano Read each item carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on your notebook. 1. These financial institutions are also positioned to have enormous influence in the policy directions of the countries that are indebted to them since they can dictate economic policies to comply with their conditions for loans. a. The Philippine National bank b. The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and Asian Development Bank(ADB) c. The Philippine Stock Exchange d. The Rural Banking Corporation 2. Which of the following are solutions for Global Inequality: a. better access to education, Financial subsidies and Create incentives for firms to locate to poor areas b. Socialization plays no part in personality formation in individuals c. Education, church and convention d. Laws, government, bilateral and transnational 3. Which of the following statements is true? a. Socialization plays no part in personality formation in individuals. b. Large-scale complex societies that are not culturally homogenous usually have unanimous agreement about what should be the shared norms. c. Successful socialization can result in uniformity within a society. d. b and c chonacamposano 4. This is also referred to as the declaration of rights or a charter of rights. It is a list of the most important rights of the citizens of a country. A. Bill Of Rights B. Bill Of Lading C. Bill Of Divorce D. Bill On Electricity 5. Global inequality can be either caused by_________________ A. Lack Of Education C. Society With No Wealth. B. Poor Races D. Poor Government 6. What is inherent to all human beings? a. Mobile Phone B. Human Rights C. Power And Fame D. Money And Fortune 7. Unequal distribution of material resources and income across countries. A. Gender Inequality B. Racial Discrimination C. Global Inequality D. National Poverty 8. Which of the following is a cause of global inequality? A. Poverty B. Social Tensions C. Starvation D. Conflict 9. Which of the following is an effect of global inequality? A. Political Goals B. Tax Avoidance C. Regional Factors D. Social Tensions 10. Who are often discriminated by the people who do not understand their cultures and traditions? A. Bourgeois B. Ethnic Minorities C. Elites D. Celebrities chonacamposano