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SOCIAL ISSUES

ECONOMICS PROJECT

ANSHUMAN KHUNTIA
XH Roll No. 10
WHAT ARE SOCIAL ISSUES?

 Social issues are problems that affect many people in a


society and are often the result of factors beyond an
individual's control.They can be current events, or long-
standing disagreements that are difficult to solve.
Examples-
1.Unemployment
2.Illiteracy
3.Corruption
4.Poverty
Social Issues to be discussed
➢ ILL IT E R A C Y
➢ UNEMPLOYMENT
WHAT IS ILLITERACY?
Illiteracy refers to the inability to read and "Light the lamp of
write at a level necessary for effective literacy,
Brighten every life
communication and understanding of written and destiny!"
materials. It encompasses various forms,
including:
➢Functional illiteracy: A person is functionally illiterate if they can't understand and
write a short, simple statement about their daily life, or if they can't participate in
activities that require literacy.
➢Visual literacy: The ability to understand and evaluate information presented through
images, such as pictures, photographs, symbols, graphics, infographics, and videos
➢Absolute Illiteracy: This is the complete inability to read or write at all.
➢Lack of Access to Education: In many
regions, especially in developing countries,
children may not have access to quality
education due to economic, geographic, or
social barriers.

➢Poverty: Economic hardships can prevent


families from prioritizing education, leading to
higher illiteracy rates.
HOW IS
➢Cultural Factors: In some cultures, there
may be a preference for traditional knowledge or
IT
vocational skills over formal
particularly for certain groups.
education,
CAUSE
➢Language Barriers: Individuals
who speak a language that is not the
D?
medium of instruction in schools may
struggle to learn to read and write.
HOW CAN IT BE CURED?

➢Provide resources to Empower educated ➢Provide access to ➢Provide literacy and


underprivileged children: Make teachers: Provide quality education education: Provide access to numeracy skills: Education
resources available to children in to children by ensuring they have quality elementary education to all provides individuals with the literacy
remote areas to help them choose children. and numeracy skills needed to
the right path in early years. educated and dedicated teachers.
participate in the workforce and
access higher-paying jobs
WHAT IS UNEMPLOYMENT? "The greatest sin
Unemployment is a situation where a person is actively is to leave
seeking work but is unable to find employment. It's a key someone
indicator of a country's economic health, with low unemployed who
wants to work." –
unemployment rates representing a strong economy and Franklin D.
high unemployment rates representing a weak economy. Roosevelt

Seasonal unemployment
Occurs at different times of the year when production activities only happen during certain
seasons. For example, agriculture, holiday destinations, and ice manufacturers only offer jobs for
a limited time each year.
Disguised unemployment
Occurs when part of the labor force is either left without jobs or operates redundantly.
Economic Factors
Declines in economic activity reduce demand for goods How is it caused?
and services, leading to job losses.
Population Growth
A rapidly growing population increases the workforce,
but job creation may not keep pace, leading to
unemployment.
Educational Mismatch
Many graduates lack skills relevant to available jobs,
causing a gap between job seekers and job
opportunities.
Discrimination: Gender, caste, or racial biases may
prevent qualified individuals from finding jobs. In some
societies, certain jobs are stigmatized or not considered
acceptable.
Political Instability
Conflicts, corruption, and poor governance can hinder
investment and economic growth, leading to
unemployment.
HOW CAN IT BE CURED?
Stimulating industries, businesses, and trade boosts job creation
Economic
Growth
across sectors. A thriving economy ensures a steady demand for a
diverse workforce.

Skill Vocational training and reskilling align workers with market needs,
Development reducing the skill gap. These programs empower individuals to
Programs secure stable employment.

Encouraging Promoting startups and small businesses creates new opportunities


Entrepreneur and jobs. It also fosters innovation and economic independence.
ship
Investment Large-scale projects in roads, bridges, and urban development
in generate jobs in construction and related industries. They also boost
Infrastructu
re
overall economic activity.
Updating curriculums with practical and vocational skills prepares
Promoting
Education
students for the modern workforce. Education aligned with industry
Reform demands reduces unemployment.
THANK YOU!

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