Social and Environmental Flashcards
What are contemporary social issues that negatively impact local and global communities?
Poverty, discrimination, lack of access to basic services, educational opportunities, and healthcare.
What is social justice?
The process of redressing imbalances among disadvantaged people affected by poverty and discrimination.
What does environmental justice entail?
The right to live in a safe area without health risks from environmental factors like flooding or lack of utilities.
True or False: Rape of school children is a form of social injustice.
True
List three issues related to the lack of basic healthcare in South Africa.
- Many people live far from healthcare facilities
- Inability to afford private healthcare
- Overcrowding in public hospitals
What are the consequences of crime according to the South African Constitution?
Violates the right to safety and security.
Fill in the blank: Poverty leads to a lack of _______.
freedom
What is loadshedding?
A contemporary environmental issue in South Africa that causes power outages.
What are some impacts of loadshedding on small businesses?
- Closure of businesses
- Increased unemployment
- Heightened poverty levels
Define unemployment.
A situation where a person actively searches for employment but cannot find work.
Who is the largest group of unemployed individuals in South Africa?
Youth
What are some basic needs that poverty prevents people from fulfilling?
- Food
- Clean water
- Shelter
What are social thinking skills?
Skills that help identify societal needs and reason actions to address them.
What are constructive thinking skills?
Skills that allow for helpful analysis of situations without excessive emotion.
List three acts of volunteering mentioned in the lessons.
- Helping a homeless man
- Feeding a dog
- Giving groceries to someone in need
