Social Issues

Question 1

What is a Social Issue? Give examples

Answer 1

A social issue is a problem that affects a society in a negative way. e.g.: crime and violence, racism, teenage pregnancy, abuse, divorce, abduction/human trafficking , poverty

Question 2

What are some ways to lessen poverty?

Answer 2

Getting a good job, free school, increasing the minimum wages in salaries, the government can give free lessons to teach people about entrepreneurship, and being more educated gives you a chance to avoid poverty.

Question 3

What is abuse?

Answer 3

Abuse is when a person causes another person harm or distress.

Question 4

Give examples of abuse

Answer 4

Shoving, hitting, kicking, choking, and suffocating

Question 5

What are some types of abuse?

Answer 5

Physical, sexual, psychological, emotional & mental, verbal, financial, and spiritual

Question 6

What is physical abuse? Give examples.

Answer 6

Physical abuse is when a person intentionally injures or hurts another person.
E.g : hitting, pinching, shoving, kicking

Question 7

What is sexual abuse?

Answer 7

Sexual abuse is when a sexual act is forced upon a man, woman, or child without their consent.

Question 8

What is psychological abuse and what are some effects of it?

Answer 8

Psychological abuse is when a person exposes another person to behavior that may result in a mental trauma.
E.g: chronic depression, anxiety , and PTSD

Question 9

What is verbal abuse? Give examples of what can be considered verbal abuse.

Answer 9

Verbal abuse is a range of words or behaviors that are used to manipulate, intimidate, and maintain control over someone.
E.g: insults, humiliation, ridicule, silent treatment

Question 10

What is mental abuse?

Answer 10

Mental abuse is a form of manipulation meant to hurt your self esteem.

Question 11

What is spiritual abuse?

Answer 11

Spiritual abuse is when religious beliefs are forced upon another person with the intention of hurting or scaring them.