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Social Issues

Introduction

A social issue is a problem that affects many individuals within a society. Negative

situations and behaviors should be regarded a social problem even if they receive little or no

attention. It is a collection of current-day societal issues that many individuals are working to

resolve. Although social and economic concerns are distinct, certain challenges, including

immigration, include both economic and social dimensions. Because a social problem has

negative repercussions for a huge number of persons, it is increasingly acknowledged as a

situation or habit that requires attention. Negative situations and habits are not societal problems

until politicians, significant numbers of ordinary citizens, or other elements of our society

perceive them as being such.

Healthcare

One of the major social issues we are facing is healthcare. According to new data from

the Ohio Department of Education, three-quarters of Columbus kids live in poverty or near

hardship and are eligible for federally subsidized school lunches. Only approximately 58 percent

of Columbus youngsters qualified ten years ago (Publisher, Chapter 13). Poverty has a direct

influence on people's development. Poverty-stricken people are less likely to obtain necessary

medical treatment, are much more prone to diseases such as asthma, and are far more likely to be

obese, among other issues (Publisher, 13.4 Problems of Health Care in the United States). The

restricted policies connected with healthcare delivery, racial/ethnic and gender prejudice in

health-care delivery, hospital mistakes, and medical fraud are among the other issues in US

health care.
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Gender Inequality

Gender inequality is another major challenge that the society faces in the world today.

The empowerment of women is a crucial component of attaining gender equality. This

includes enhancing a woman's sense of self-worth, judgment authority, availability to resources

and opportunities, authority and influence over her own life both within and beyond the house,

and the potential to influence change. Women have less economic possibilities than males, have

less exposure to primary and secondary education, face more health and safety hazards, and have

less democratic power globally (Global Issues). Women's rights must be protected and chances

given to them to fulfill their maximum potential, not just to achieve equality for women, but also

to accomplish a variety of international development objectives. Females who are liberated boost

to the quality and development of their families, societies, and countries, benefiting everyone.

Climate Change

Climate change has greatly affected our society. Climate change's effects are global in

scope and unparalleled in scale, ranging from altering climate patterns that endanger agricultural

production to rising sea levels that increase the likelihood of devastating floods. Adjusting to

these consequences in the future will be more difficult and costly if significant action is not taken

today (Nations). Climate change presents a severe danger to the regions, animals, and livelihoods

of humans. To effectively address this problem, we must cut carbon emissions as soon as

possible and prepare for the effects of global warming, which we are now seeing. We must

drastically decrease global carbon emissions to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.

However, we must also plan for the major and inevitable effects of carbon emissions, such as
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rising temperatures, altering precipitation patterns, acidification of the oceans, sea level rise, and

an increase in the severity and severity of extreme weather occasions.

Civil Rights and Racial Discrimination

Civil Rights and Racial Discrimination is another social issue which needs to be

addressed. Citizen rights to equitable social and political treatment in a society, is another of the

most important social concerns in America and throughout the world. Racism can be defined as

an organized structure based on the classification and classifying of ethnic groups into social

hierarchies, in which ethnic groups have been delegated different values and also have distinct

access to power, advantages, and resources, likely to result in inequality for some and added

benefit for others. Racial discrimination is a well-known social factor of health as well as a

source of racial/ethnic health disparities. Individuals exposed to racism have lower health

outcomes, particularly in terms of mental health, as well as less access to medical care and lower

treatment outcomes, according to studies (Stanley et al.).

Poor Leadership

Many of society's social issues are linked in subtle ways, but all of them are linked to the

leadership of governments, businesses, and other organizations. A continuous Gallup survey asks

Americans to rank the country's most pressing concerns and social issues. Bad governance was

by far the most major concern; 28 percent of respondents ranked it as the most serious issue

(Helms). One of the most pressing concerns for Americans right now is the course in which our

country is heading as a result of our government's bad leadership. Over the last few years, this

issue has had a significant impact on the American people, and it is only going to grow worse.

The consequences of this poor leadership include our country's increasing debt, bad health
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regulations that contribute to higher premiums and penalize people who self-pay, an all-time

high number of undocumented immigrants, insufficient funding for education, and terrorist

groups instilling fear in Americans.

Summary

In summary, the social variables that affect or impact health and development concerns

are known as social determinants. The majority of them fall into one of three categories:

economic inequity, social connection, or effectiveness. By recognizing and addressing these

social elements, you can improve your chances of long-term resolution by addressing the core

causes of problems. A community - based approach will assist us in determining the social

factors in a specific instance. By raising the proper questions to figure out who is affected and

how they are affected in the community. What are the trends in terms of who is impacted, who is

opposed to action, and what are the stakes? What are all the expenses of effort and inactivity, and

who will be responsible for paying them? – We can get a comprehensive picture of the problem

by talking to individuals who are impacted and those who may possibly recognize whatever the

social factors are in the scenario.

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