INTRODUCTION OF

SOCIAL ISSUES
FAHAD TAIB MADID
MAGIC WAND
Pretend you have a magic wand and could
make any problem in the world go away,
what would you change and why?
SOCIAL PROBLEM DEFINED
A social problem is a social condition that
a segment of society views as harmful to
members of society and in need of remedy.
LEVELS
• Local
• State
• National
• International
“THAT’S JUST THE WAY THE
WORLD IS”
 “IT’S NOT MY
RESPONSIBILITY”
“ONE PERSON CAN’T MAKE
A DIFFERENCE”
 “THIS SEEMS
OVERWHELMING”
“I DON’T HAVE THE TIME
OR ENERGY”
“I DON’T HAVE THE TIME
OR ENERGY”
“I DON’T HAVE THE TIME
OR ENERGY”
HOW DO WE SOLVE THE
PROBLEM?
Stop blaming others for not doing anything
and begin to take personal responsibility
for being good citizens in this world.
CYCLE OF HOPE
• Taking personal responsibility for being
a good citizen.
• Creating a vision of a better world based
on your values.
• Seeking out quality information about
the world’s problem.
CYCLE OF HOPE
• Discovering practical options for action
• Acting in line with your values
• Recognizing you can’t do everything