SOCIAL, MORAL,

AND ECONOMIC
ISSUES
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Study the lines taken from Ms. Pia

Wurtzbach’s answer during the Miss
Universe 2015 Q and A portion.
Distinguish facts from opinions and decide
what type of issue is being discussed from
her answer.
“I think that the US and the Philippines have good relationship with
each other.”
________________

“We have been colonized by the Americans.” _________________

 We could infer that the first statement is an
opinion associated with social issues since it deals
with the relationship of two countries which is
recognized by the people within the society, while
the second one is a fact that deals with economic
aspect, which states the situation of our country
before where people somehow experienced
unsatisfactory and difficulties during those times.
 The social, moral and economic aspects of
education are essential if we are to prepare
ourselves to live full and active lives as part of
our local, and global community; and to help us
define who we are, our part in the world and
our motivations and our perspective on life.
A social issue is a problem that influences
many citizens within a society. Poverty,
unemployment, unequal opportunity, racism
and malnutrition are examples of
social problems.
  Gender inequality
Common social issues that impact large  Health care availability
portions of society include:  Childhood obesity
 Poverty and Homelessness  Bullying
 Climate change  Poor leadership
 Overpopulation
 Immigration stress
 Civil Rights and Racial
Discrimination
Poverty and Homelessness

 Poverty and homelessness are worldwide problems. According to

Habitat for Humanity, one-quarter of the world's population lives in
conditions that harm their health and safety. Many do not have shelter, a basic
human need for survival.
 This social issue also goes beyond the 25% of the population directly affected.
Because of the lack of shelter for this vulnerable population, there is greater
stress on government and social programs, including schools and healthcare
systems.
Climate Change

 A warmer, changing climate is a threat to the entire world. Climate change

affects the entire world population, and the Union of Concerned Scientists
calls this social issue "one of the most devastating problems humanity has
ever faced."
 The 800 million people already living in extreme poverty will be impacted
most severely. Around the world, people are already noticing warmer winters,
more severe storms and rainfall events, and more frequent wildfires. These
issues already put stress on governments and systems in many countries.
Overpopulation

 As the population of the world grows, resources become scarcer. The

United Nations reports that the current population of 7.7 billion people is
expected to grow in coming decades, with a projection of 8.5 billion people by
2030.
 The fastest growing areas of the world, such as sub-Saharan Africa, often face
already scarce resources like land for farming. As the population becomes
more than the country can sustain, people will need to move elsewhere to
avoid starvation and homelessness.
Immigration Stresses
 People move from one country to another, and in itself, this isn't a social problem.
However, immigration can place stress on government programs and social systems within
a country, and it can be a divisive topic in a society. These immigration-related stresses
affect many people.
 For instance, the Pew Research Center reports that the United States has more immigrants
than any other country; 13.6% of the U.S. population identifies as an immigrant. This is a
divisive issue in the U.S. population, with some groups calling for stricter immigration
laws. Although the majority of U.S. citizens welcome immigrants, a 2019 Gallup poll
indicates 23% of people think immigration is the most important social issue facing the
country.
Civil Rights and Racial Discrimination

 People move from one country to another, and in itself, this isn't a social
Civil rights, or the rights of citizens in a country to have equal treatment
socially and politically, is another one of the most significant social issues in
America and around the world. More than 40 years after the Civil Rights Act
passed, almost 60% of African Americans still live in segregated
neighborhoods and 90% of African Americans report that racial discrimination
is still a major problem. Immigration is the most important social issue facing
the country.
Gender Inequality

 A report from the Pew Research Center Fact Tank indicates that about 50% of
Americans feel the country needs to do more to address the income gap
between men and women. Women still lag behind men in wages and top
leadership positions held, although they are now more likely to attain a
college degree.
 Worldwide, the situation is even more extreme. UNICEF reports that 12
million girls are married before they reach adulthood, and 98 million high
school-aged girls do not attend school.
Health Care Availability

 When people are sick or hurt, they need access to medical care to get better.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost
one in 20 U.S. citizens do not obtain needed medical care because of the cost.
Worldwide, 97 million people become impoverished by seeking needed
medical care, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Governments around the world are working on this problem, as are nonprofit
organizations.
Childhood Obesity

 Some types of social problems are health-based, but they also have an impact
on socio-economic issues. For instance, the CDC reports that 18.5% of U.S.
children are considered obese, having a body mass index at or above the 95th
percentile.
 However, the childhood obesity epidemic doesn't affect all children equally.
Children in families where the parents have more education and higher
incomes are far less likely to be obese than those in families with less
education and lower incomes.
Bullying

 Obesity can also have an impact on another important social issue: bullying.
The PACER National Bullying Prevention Center indicates that obesity and
other appearance issues are among the top reasons children report being
bullied.
 Despite recent anti-bullying initiatives, more than 20% of American students
report being bullied. A third of those being bullied report that it happens at
least once or twice each month. Additionally, 24% of middle school students
report they have been victims of cyberbullying, or bullying conducted online.
Poor Leadership

Many of the social problems in society are connected in subtle

ways, but all social problems are connected to the leadership of
countries, corporations, and other groups. An ongoing Gallup poll
asks Americans to rate the most important problems and social
issues facing the country. By far, the most significant issue was poor
leadership; 28% of respondents list it as the number one problem.
 SOIAL, MORAL, AND ECONOMIC ISSUES

Moral issues are those actions which have

the potential to help or harm others or
ourselves. Notice that if we have an issue of
moral concern, it might involve something
good or evil.
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Common examples of moral issues in the Philippines:

 extra-marital affairs
 gambling
 homosexuality
 abortion
 pre-marital sex
 alcohol consumption
 divorce
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EXTRA-MARITAL AFFAIRS

The adjective extramarital is almost always used to

describe a romantic relationship or encounter that happens
between a married person and someone who is not the
person's spouse. If a married man sneaks off to meet his
secret girlfriend, you can say that the man is having an
extramarital affair.
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GAMBLING

Gambling is the wagering of something of value on a

random event with the intent of winning something else of
value, where instances of strategy are discounted.
Gambling thus requires three elements to be present:
consideration, risk, and a prize.
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HOMOSEXUALITY

Homosexuality is a sexual attraction, romantic attraction,

or sexual behavior between members of the same sex or
gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality is "an
enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual
attractions" exclusively to people of the same sex or
gender.
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ABORTION

Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by

removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.
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PRE-MARITAL SEX

Premarital sex is sexual activity which is practiced

by people before they are married. Premarital sex is
considered a sin by a number of religions and also
considered a moral issue which is taboo in many
cultures.
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ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Alcohol consumption refers to the act of

ingesting – typically orally –
a beverage containing ethanol.
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DIVORCE

Divorce is the process of terminating a marriage or

marital union. Divorce usually entails the canceling
or reorganizing of the legal duties and
responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the
bonds of matrimony between a married couple under
the rule of law of the particular country or state.
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Economic issues facing the world economy, as

well as regions and countries, include prospects
for growth, inflation, energy, and the
environment, inequality, labor issues, emerging
markets and the impact of new technologies.
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Common examples of economic issues:

 Inflation
 Corruption
 Economic inequality
 Interest rate
 Unemployment rate
 Recession
 Stock market fluctuations
 Tax avoidance
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INFLATION

Inflation results in an increase in the prices

of commodities. As such, a business would
have challenges in purchasing raw
materials.
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CORRUPTION

Corruption is a form of dishonesty or a criminal

offense which is undertaken by a person or an
organization which is entrusted in a position of
authority, in order to acquire illicit benefits or
abuse power for one's personal gain.
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ECONOMIC INEQUALITY

Economic inequality is the unequal

distribution of income and opportunity
between different groups in society.
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INTEREST RATE

It is the percentage amount that you pay for

borrowing money, or get for lending
money, for a period of time, usually a year
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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

The unemployment rate is the

percentage of people in the labour
force who are unemployed.
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RECESSION

A recession is a significant,
widespread, and prolonged downturn
in economic activity.
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STOCK MARKET
FLUCTUATIONS

A situation in which share prices go up and

down: In a fluctuating market, the average cost
per share of a stock or bond fund over a period
of time will be lower than the average price per
share of a portfolio for the same time period.
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TAX AVOIDANCE

An action taken to lessen tax

liability and maximize after-tax
income.