Social Issues and Problems

Social Issues
refers

to an issue that influences and is

opposed by a considerable number of
individuals within a society. It is often the
consequence of factors extending beyond an
individual' social issue is the source of a
conflicting opinion on the grounds of what is
perceived as a morally just personal life or
societal order.

Social Issues and Problems

Are the general factors that affect and damage society.

Is normally a term used to describe problems with a particular

area or group of people in the world.

They are often involve problems that affect real life.

refers to an issue that influences and is opposed by a

considerable number of individuals within a society.

Elements of Social Problems:

1)

2)

A condition or situation resented as objectionable by a significant

number of people.
It is considered as undesirable because of its injurious consequences.

3)

All social problems want correction through collective action.

4)

All deviant behavior from accepted norms are termed as social

problems such as crime, juvenile delinquency, prostitution, rape, drug
addiction, domestic violence, ethnic or communal tension.

5)

Social problems are not static but change with the change in time and
space. Changes in law and mores change the concept of social
problem.

Types of Social Problems

Social problemsencountered in the community are usually very diverse.

However, the fact that diversity of social problems can be categorized into
four main factors, namely as follows.
- Economic factors, usually in the form of poverty, unemployment
- Cultural factors, usually in the form of divorce, juvenile delinquency
- Biological factors, usually in the form of infectious diseases, food
poisoning
- Psychological factors, usually in the form of neurological disease,

Some Social Problems in the Philippines

Corruption

Corruption
Philippines corruption is considered the most
serious among East Asian nations. This
widespread corruption includes bribery and
benefits bestowed unfairly by government
officials on certain individuals. All levels of
Filipino government experience corruption.
High-level government employees are the
worst offenders.

Poverty

Poverty
Poverty is also a major social problem in the Philippines.
As of 2012, more than one-fourth of the Filipino
population earns income below the poverty line of
16,841 pesos. The decline in poverty in the
Philippines has happened more slowly than in other
nations in the region. The poverty rate in the
Philippines is about the same as in Haiti, as of 2012.

Human Rights

Human Rights
Human rights abuses in the Philippines include
violations of civil liberties by various security forces.
The forces are known to be responsible for
disappearances, torture, unlawful detentions and
killings. Prison conditions are poor, and the corrupt
judicial system makes the legal process inefficient.
Improper police actions target political activists,
atheists and Muslims. Abuse and forced prostitution
of women and children are also major concerns.

Overpopulation

Overpopulation
Overpopulation is an undesirable condition where the number
of existing human population exceeds the carrying capacity
ofEarth.
Population in the Philippines is 101,660,712 as of February
14, 2016, based on the latest United Nations estimates
the

Philippines population is equivalent to 1.37% of the

total world population.

the

Philippines ranks number 12 in the list of

countries by population.

Child Labor

Child Labor

Millions of children in the Philippines are forced to

work at young ages. Child labor is one of the
Philippines' most urgent problems and stems
from a range of social factors. Unless something
is done to stop child labor, the issue will continue
to affect the lives of many families across the
country.

Lack of adequate health services

Lack of adequate health services

We lack too much in providing medical attention
not only in a particular location but every
corner in the Philippines.

Prostitution

Prostitution
There is no one single reason for the widespread
prevalence of prostitution in the Philippines. Poverty
is but one reason, as cultural factors and the attitude
of people toward money and the social acceptance of
prostitution play a major role.

Unemployment

Unemployment
It is saddening that despite the rapid economic
expansion for the past two years, millions of Filipinos
remain unemployed. This is what economists refer to
as jobless growth, a phenomenon that afflicts many
developing countries, debunking the myth that
economic growth automatically translates to
employment and poverty reduction.

out of date educational system for students.

out of date educational system for students.

Not enough classrooms, books & even teachers

that can accommodate students especially in
the rural areas.

Robbery with violence

Robbery with violence

The Philippines has a moderately high rate of
violent crime, particularly in the city of Manila.
Incidents of violent robbery and assault occur
frequently, and tourists are often targets. The
biggest culprits of these acts are local criminal
gangs, although its not unheard of for
individual hoodlums to strike on their own.

Problems in the urban

community
1. Physical Problems substandard housing,
pollution, traffic congestion, overcrowding,
limited space for childrens recreational
activity.

Problems in the urban

community
2. Social Problems friction between & among
people because of different cultural background
rise of crime, drug and alcohol addiction,
absence of or lack of hospitality,
less personal contact among family members,
rampant illegal gambling, problems of squatters.

Problems in the urban

community
3. Economic Problem poverty due to high
standard of living, lack of available job
opportunities, no place to plant vegetables
and fruit-bearing trees to supplement current
income.

Problems in the urban

community
4. Administrative Problems city
government finds it difficult to provide all the
needed basic needs and service of the urban
people. Squatters are difficult to remove or
eject from the area.