Social issue

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/social-issue

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical precedent?The 'social question' of the Industrial Revolution highlighted widespread poverty and inequality
2. What is the resolution pathways?Addressed through political advocacy, civic engagement, non-profit initiatives, and community organizing
3. Why do social issues happen?They happen when many people face unfair or hard situations, like poverty or lack of good jobs, because of big changes in society, such as cities growing fast or factories being built.
4. How do people try to fix social issues?People use different ways, like voting for leaders, joining community groups, or helping with charities to bring new ideas and help everyone.

Systemic Inequality: Discrimination or disadvantage embedded within the structures and institutions of society.
Social Stratification: The hierarchical arrangement of social classes or groups within a society.
Civic Engagement: The active participation of individuals in the life of their community and society.