6 - Social, moral and ethical issues - Social Problems Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 social problems?
A
- Poverty, health and wellbeing
- Migration
- Housing
2
Q
3 products designed to assist with the problem of Poverty, health and wellbeing
(Problem and solution)
A
Lack of radio batteries in parts of Africa
- Wind-up radio which needed no batteries
Repairing skull injuries (NHS)
- 3D printed polymer implants
Danger and expense of kerosene for lamps in Kenya
- ‘GravityLight’ LED lights
3
Q
What are the issues surrounding Migration
A
Conflict, poverty and victimisation.
- Results in humanitarian organisations providing aid in the form of basic infrastructure for massive temporary camps/ communities.
4
Q
Problem: Food preparation
A
- Solar cookers
- Designed by United Nations
5
Q
Problem: Clean Water
A
- Water distillation technology
- Designed by SunDwater company
6
Q
Problem: Clothing
A
- ‘Adiff’ Multi-purpose clothing and shelters (turns into tent)
- Designed by Angela Luna
7
Q
Problem: Housing
A
- Flat-pack housing
- Designed by IKEA
8
Q
Problem: Medical care
A
- Adapted shipping containers, turned into makeshift hospitals. (‘Hospitainers’)
- Designed by United Nations
