Problems Associated With Contemporary Social Problems In Individual, Family And Nation

A social problem is a problem within the society that creates it difficult for people to realize their

full potential. Poverty, unemployment, unequal opportunity, racism, and malnutrition are

examples of social problems. So are substandard housing, employment discrimination, and

child abuse and neglect. Crime and drug abuse also are examples of social problems. Not

only do social problems affect many of us directly, but they also affect all folks indirectly. The

drug-abusing driver becomes the potential traffic accident that doesn’t choose its victims by

race, color, or creed but does so randomly. the kid of abusive parents only too often becomes

the victim or perpetrator of family violence as an adult.

Social problems tend to develop once we become neglectful and fail to ascertain that serious

problems are developing.

The following are some of the contemporary social problems in Individual, family and Nation

1. Sexual abuse
2. tension between political parties
3. living a libral life
4. employment status
5. low salary
6. illiteracy
7. self interest
8. poverty
9. lack of health insurance
10. family violence
11. child abuse
12. domestic violence
13. racism

EVALUATION QUESTIONS

1. Explain social  problem
2. Give an example of social problems

READING ASSIGNMENT

Solakat New Syllabus on Social Studies for JSS Basic Seven by A. OluwasolaOyewole.Pages 68 – 73.

Macmillan Social Studies Book 1 by M.AOrebanjo et.al. Pages 50 – 54.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. Poverty, unemployment, unequal opportunity, racism are not examples of social problems. A.True B. false.
2. Child abuse could lead to ______.  A. Mental disorderliness    B. unity   C. self-improvement    D. Truthfulness.
3. Social problems tend to develop once we ___ to ascertain that serious problems are developing. A believe B. fail C. agree D. practice.

THEORY

1. What is social problem?
2. List four social problems in Nigeria.