Social Issues

Social Issues

1. Poverty and Homelessness

   • one-quarter of the world's population lives in conditions that harm their health and safety. Many do not have shelter, a basic human need for survival.

2. Overpopulation

   • As the population of the world grows, resources become scarcer. As the population becomes more than the country can sustain, people will need to move elsewhere to avoid starvation and homelessness.

3. Racial Discrimination

   • almost 60% of African Americans still live in segregated neighborhoods and 90% of African Americans report that racial discrimination is still a major problem.

4. Gender Inequality

   • Women still lag behind men in wages and top leadership positions held, although they are now more likely to attain a college degree.

5. Health Care Availability

   • citizens do not obtain needed medical care because of the cost. Worldwide, 97 million people become impoverished by seeking needed medical care

6. Bullying

   • Despite recent anti-bullying initiatives, more than 20% of American students report being bullied. A third of those being bullied report that it happens at least once or twice each month

7. Unemployment