Introduction
Looking at the general concerns that people face in their daily life, social problems can be described as a vast range of social activities that have different levels of negativity towards societies. These are normally related and one tends to worsen the impacts of the other on society. Resolving such issues call for a use of an appreciation of another as well as unity. Therefore, in this blog post, main social issues, what such issues imply, as well as possible measures that could be applicable in finding a solution, will be described.
1. Economic Inequality
The problem of inequality is considered to be among the most ranking social issues in the economy of the contemporary world. The gap between the rich and the poor is widening, leading to:Inequality between the poor and the humble is increasing and this arises because:
• Limited Access to Resources: They still go through the basic needs of life like, food, health and other basic needs the education need.
• Reduced Economic Mobility: Minimal probability of mobility exist and this implies that the poor will always stay in the state of poverty.
• Social Unrest: Disparities in the amount of money are often connected with certain people groups’ animosity and fighting.
Potential Solutions:
• Progressive Taxation: As such, provisioning of proper taxation system that may assist in the case of the reduction of the inequalities.
• Education and Job Training: Education enhance especially in the primary and secondary levels for better literacy and quality learning, training to enhance better employment and skill development.
• Minimum Wage Policies: Advocacy for decent employment with the aim of eliminating poverty especially in the matters of payment of a living wage hence the living wage policy.
2. From the causes of the calamity, Climate Change and Environmental Degradation has been singled out to be among the main offenders.
Climate change which subject human attempts to resolve at the present time and which has to be addressed by generations to come is one of the worst natural processes. The consequences include:
• Extreme Weather Events: Shown are more floods, more hurricanes and different time spans of droughts.
• Loss of Biodiversity: As for the rest of the species, in the majority of cases, threat appears to stem from the environment the said species is in.
• Health Risks: Pollution of the environment results to health disasters; discharging or releasing substances to the atmosphere and water.
Potential Solutions:
• Renewable Energy: Awareness created by human capital on the choice of renewable energy for instance solar energy, wind energy and so on.
• Sustainable Practices: in the various subtopics of sustainable agriculture as well as in concerning disposal of wastes.
• International Cooperation: Therefore, it has been quite clear that for any country it is virtually impossible to fight carbon emission individually; Explanation of the need for the international cooperation.
3. Racial and Social Justice
Thus, discrimination and racism are found in societies of the world up to the generation we are in today. These issues manifest in:
• Discrimination: Hence, racism on the basis of the topic pertains to the systematic racism that is significant to the job seekers, students and those in search of shelter.
• Police Brutality: The one that is most important of them especially relevant in the United States police brutality and use of force particularly against the blacks and other persons of color.
• Mass Incarceration: Regarding the former, they include such social issues as high levels of crimes which have historically been attributed to ethnic minorities, and their penchant for imprisonment.
Potential Solutions:
• Policy Reform: The following may include: Putting into practice strategies of preventing discrimination and prejudice because it functions in the social justice sphere.
• Community Engagement: Exchange rate of prejudice: displacement of prejudice and of the initial discourses of exchange between persons originating from another culture.
• Education: Increasing people’s knowledge about modern and previous discriminations that occurred in societies.
Conclusion
Solving social problems is a kind of work that does not only belong to politicians, stars or other specific categories of people – it is a work of society as a whole, and everyone should be attentive and mindful when it comes to social problems. Thus, knowing the causes and applying proper measures, one can strive for creating a fair and long-lasting world. Regardless if they are made in the government, community or personally, each step that is made creates a change for the better.
Thus, solving these current social problems can only be done with the help of complex measures. We are faced with economic disparity, global warming, racism and last but not the least mental health issues and these need to be addressed. It is the responsibility of each member of society to spread the word and try to work towards the change of such situations for the sake of other people’s future.
