The examples of social problems They abound in modern society. These are any condition or behavior with negative effects for a large number of people and that is recognized to be addressed.
In this way, there are situations that affect everyone, but whose resolution is not perceived as urgent. These are not considered social problems. Such is the case of global warming .
In itself, a social problem has an objective and a subjective component. The first is the accumulation of data and evidence of the negative consequences of a particular situation.
The subjective component is the different considerations on whether a problem should reach the status of a social problem.
Some examples of social problems
Sexual aggression against women
Sexual violence against women is one of the examples of social problems today. Feminist movements made this behavior a social problem during the 1970s.
Before this period, rape and sexual assault against women, although they already existed, were not considered a social problem.
The abortion
Although there is evidence that abortion has existed throughout history, there is currently an awareness of this problem. The way it is treated by legal systems varies in different countries.
In countries where abortion is legal, this practice has stabilized. But, in others, abortion has reached epidemic proportions.
HIV and AIDS
Another example of the most widespread social problems is the HIV / AIDS epidemic. There are prevention programs specially designed to target the most exposed groups.
These groups mostly belong to homosexual communities. Homosexuality is illegal in around 73 countries. In these sites the risk groups can not access HIV services.
Juvenile delinquency
Juvenile delinquency is a problem of modern society. It is related to social maladjustment among young people.
Because of the serious and generalized nature of the matter, UNESCO has created programs to address it. It is particularly acute in some of the most developed countries.
Racial discrimination
It consists in the arbitrary denial of civil rights for racial or ethnic reasons. The use of the word arbitrary emphasizes that these groups are treated unequally only because of their race and ethnicity.
This type of discrimination occurs in the daily life of minority racial groups: denial of service or poor service in shops or restaurants, police harassment, etc.
Loneliness in older adults
Loneliness has been defined as a negative subjective feeling associated with a perceived lack of a wider social network or the absence of a specific desired partner. It is a problem associated with modern life in large cities.
Fanaticism
Fanaticism is a stubborn and unreflective attachment to one's opinions. It is indifferent to the truth and is highly detrimental to social unity.
It comes from several causes, often started at home, developed at school and maintained by the media and government laws.
The prejudice
Prejudice is an affective feeling towards a person or group member based solely on their group membership.
The word is often used to refer to preconceived feelings, usually unfavorable towards people for different reasons.
Unemployment
Work is the main source of income for individuals and families throughout the world. The unemployed worker faces great levels of physical and mental stress, great family tension and a great variety of financial consequences.
Poverty
Poverty is defined as low sustained levels of income for the members of a community. According to experts, the five main factors of poverty (as a social problem) include: ignorance, illness, apathy, dishonesty and dependency.
Articles of interest
Social problems in Guatemala .
Social problems in Peru .
Social problems in Mexico .
Social problems in Colombia .
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