social sustainability

Question 1

social sustainability

Answer 1

Is creating an equitable society that meets the needs of all citizens and can be maintained indefinitely.

Question 2

Promotion of political and legal rights

Answer 2

Ensures that the opportunities available in a society are equitable for all people. Women, indigenous population and ethnic minorities are often under-represented in governments and don’t have their rights upheld.

Question 3

Promotion of political and legal rights Impact on health and wellbeing in a global context

Answer 3

By improving political and legal rights worldwide policies can be developed that reduce discrimination and promote equal opportunities for all in regards to education and employment. By allowing people from both current and future generations to feel socially involved and create a sense of belonging promoting social + spiritual hwb.

Question 4

Provision of social protection systems

Answer 4

Social protection systems provide support for vulnerable people who are unable to earn an income , including as a result of illness or unemployment. Provide essential resources such as housing, food + basic healthcare.

Question 5

Provision of social protection systems Impact on health and wellbeing in a global context

Answer 5

If poverty is reduced through social protection systems, all people everywhere can access the resources required for decent standard of living such as food and clean water. This may decrease stress and anxiety in both current and future generations caused by limited access to basic resources. Promoting mental hwb.

Question 6

Resources (food, water, shelter, education etc.)

Answer 6

ensuring all people have equal access to resources such as food, shelter, clean water, sanitation, recreation and leisure.

Question 7

Resources (food, water, shelter, education etc.) Impact on health and wellbeing in a global context

Answer 7

If all people everywhere have their human rights upheld and experience equal access to resources such as food there will be fewer children dying from diseases that may arise from malnutrition in both current and future generations. This will reduce illness and disease promoting physical hwb globally.