Unit 1 Flashcard: Social Issues

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What are social issues?

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Social issues are problems that affect many people within a society, such as racism, gender inequality, poverty, and cyberbullying.

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True or False: Racism and gender inequality are examples of social issues.

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True

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What is social responsibility?

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Social responsibility is the idea that individuals and organizations should act for the benefit of society at large.

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True or False: Volunteering and helping others is a way to show social responsibility.

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True

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What is a major effect of cyberbullying on individuals?

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Emotional distress and anxiety.

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True or False: Lack of access to education does not affect poverty rates.

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False

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What is the main cause of poverty in many developing countries?

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Inequality in wealth distribution.

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Define poverty.

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Poverty is the state of being extremely poor, lacking sufficient financial resources to meet basic living needs.

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What is the relationship between education and poverty?

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Lack of access to education can perpetuate poverty by limiting job opportunities and economic mobility.

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What is gender inequality?

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Gender inequality refers to the unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their gender.