LESSON 1: Introduction to Contemporary Issues Flashcards
Many events like the one in the article earlier, have caused disturbances to people in all corners of the planet. These created constant debates and disagreements among societies due to differences in values and beliefs. These occurrences are what we call (_)
Issues
These are events that are the causes and bases for peoples’ disagreements and debates and are widely affecting their lives in society.
Issues
Things that are contemporary are (_)
either happening at the same time or happening now.
An event, idea, opinion, topic, or problem that is relevant and is a public discourse in our community, nation, or the world at present
What is a Contemporary Issue?
Contemporary Issues are also synonymous with
“current issues”.
These are discussed/presented in
news, radio reports, television, the internet, or even in public discourse.
How does an issue become a Contemporary Issue?
Give three
- SOCIALLY-ORIENTED
- UNRESOLVED CONFLICT
- SOCIAL DISORDERS
It relates to the experiences and interactions of groups of people. The issue may be discussed on a local or international level.
SOCIALLY-ORIENTED
Some issues still need to be addressed in the past and continue to affect or disrupt the present-day situation.
UNRESOLVED CONFLICT
It has the potential to inflict harm and disrupt individual relationships.
SOCIAL DISORDERS
Types of Contemporary Issues
- Environmental
- Political
- Economic
- Social
These are the harmful effects of human activity on the biophyisical (_).
environment
These are the controversies debated within the (_) system.
Political
These are the problems that affects the (_) and the allocation of resources.
Economic
These are the issues that relate to society’s perception of people’s personal lives
Social
