Since 1930 the United States has had some program helping to provide social welfare. ... Another program in Social Welfare that I will address is Social Security. ... But there is a major flaw in the Social Security program. ... Since people are unwilling to budge on either side of the issue as it currently stands, workers don't want higher taxes, and retirees don't want decreased benefits, reform will be necessary. Another area of social welfare that I will examine is homelessness. ...

• Word Count: 1117
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Social problems have been a part of society for thousands of years. ... Different countries share similar social problems as well as different ones. ... The United States has a lot of social problems. ... Food stamps are issued, insurance is provided to the unemployed, and Head Start schools are provided for children. ... In Britain, one of their major social problems is race related. ...

• Word Count: 604
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

A public policy is a possible solution to all social problems. ... The movie, Fifteen and Pregnant that aired on Lifetime focused on this issue. ... Between all the confusion with her family issues she was feeling alone and out of place and this guy made her feel like she belonged. ... Her mother felt like it was her fault, she felt through the divorce and the family issues her daughter might have felt neglected and turned to the comfort of a guy. ... The social problem focused on in the film is, teenage pregnancy. ...

• Word Count: 1829
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

A Weighty Issue In the state of Massachusetts, there is a law that makes it illegal for anyone to consume more than three sandwiches at a wake. ... Not only are these ailments debilitating, but the social and psychological effects can be just as painful. ... In addition to their internal turmoil, many are also held down by unjust social pressures as well; pressure to be a rail thin runway model, pressure to keep their heads held high despite the sneers and remarks from strangers, and pressure from others to look "normal." ... Many severely obese persons find it preferable to avoid socia...

• Word Count: 1369
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

When it comes to social stratification the Native American's were the hardest hit victims of social hierarchy. ... Unfortunately, the reservations serve the purpose of concentrating Native Americans in one area while limiting the group from rising socially in the U.S. ... As a more socially tolerant America has arisen most Native Americans are enjoying a better life both on and off the reservations. Overall, Native Americans still face social issues as they must find their way out of the culturally unique problems they have faced in the U.S. ... Generally, the sociologica...

• Word Count: 677
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

This is caused by the many social issues that we have read about, such as gender, race, and economic class, serving as barriers that block a persons path upward through the classes. ... On top of being a poor woman, social mobility puts even more obstacles in front of a poor minority woman, or any minority, for that matter. ... Class inequality is persistent in our society, and keeps many of the oppressed from receiving equal opportunities for social mobility. ... Mobility tends to be easier for those that fit the social accepted standard, or the educated white middle class man. ... Lang...

• Word Count: 1278
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Many social changes that were addressed in the 1960s are still the issues being confronted today. The '60s was a decade of social and political upheaval. ... All of the social issues are reflected in today's society: the civil rights movement, the student movement, the sexual revolution, the environment, and most controversial of all, Hippies. ...

• Word Count: 1339
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Money and Banking 21st Century Economic issues February-10-1999 Economic Issues for the 21st Century We all have several questions. ... The answers to these depend on how well the United States economy faces the challenge's of providing jobs, increasing income, and solving the multitude of social problems that we are faced on a daily basis, problems like poverty, soaring medical costs, and the decay of our environment. ... Governments provide essential services that few of us can live without: roads, schooling, national defense, police and fire protection, Social Security pensi...

• Word Count: 1589
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The world is still facing the issue of poverty today, and it cannot be ignored any longer. ... Poverty is an immense issue, and one of those facets can be one's own actions or inactions in life. It is clear that poverty is a big issue, ignoring it won't make it go away. ... With the topic causing social tensions and dividing the nation, many people blame the government for not putting enough effort towards ending the poverty issue. ... By using the available resources, people in poverty realize there are others trying to end the poverty issue. ...

• Word Count: 2054
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In the United States, poverty is concretely defined in dollar figures by the Social Security Administration. ... Poverty does not seem to be an evenly distributed social problem. ... When watching newscasts and programs such as Dateline, we rarely see stories discusses larger national issues like poverty. ... Continued attention to these issues should only reduce the poverty level further. ... Some people believe that social welfare should be eliminated all together. ...

• Word Count: 1549
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

There are many artists that respond to social issues through their work. ... He takes a serious social issue and combines it with a pride-filled song. ... Springsteen's work responds to social issues in the country. ... The United States contains many social issues and conflicts. Many artists perform music and draw portraits that can respond to social issues. ...

• Word Count: 1080
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

It isn't right that women are based on their physical, emotional, and social structures, rather than their overall ability to get the job done. ... We can't change the past issues, but we can certainly change the future....

• Word Count: 995
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

According my opinion response should be based on solidarity and social justice that transcends national boundaries. ... Counter terrorism will be a world issue until terrorism is no longer a threat to the international community....

• Word Count: 769
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The racial issues have become less significant in today's society than in earlier days among the American people. ... Race in my opinion is the perception that an individual have towards any social group and can see differences from a visual aspect. ... Many people in America do not consider themselves in a social group other than just Americans. ... In earlier days, race was the top issue with anything that was performed in America. ... In today's society, racial issues of the past have been replaced by social status, hard work, and wealth. ...

• Word Count: 503
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

This changed in 1862 when he issued the Emancipation Proclamation which freed all of the black slaves in the Confederacy from their owners. This reconciled his original statement in a number of ways including socially and politically. ... Social equality is still a problem in some parts of the United States and may forever remain there; Though Social equality was encouraged by declaring t hat "such persons of suitable condition will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison ports, positions, stations and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in s...

• Word Count: 356
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

I believe that this issue is important, not only to myself, but to everyone. ... The controversy with this issue however, is that many people don't believe that women belong in high-powered positions. ... Not only have I found a number of articles pertaining to women and their social mobility, but I have also found web pages, which deal with many issues discussed here. ... I intend to address issues such as gender roles, gender in the workplace, and the discrimination that is placed on women. ... After reading many articles and writings about the gender inequality issue and social mobili...

• Word Count: 1851
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Chicano Movement To many of us the Chicano Movement symbolizes the social advancement of people with Spanish decent. ... Due to all these issues, Chicanos will be one of the dominant cultures in the United States. ... M.E.cH.A is not just about celebrating, it deals with Chicanos uniting and helping each other in advancing socially and economically. ... This was evident in 1996 when proposition 209 was an issue and it passed. ... The organization deals with issues, which are initially aimed at the Chicano community. ...

• Word Count: 1426
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Sectionalism divided our country through social, political, and economic differences. ... The social structure of the two regions was very different in the colonial period. ... Upper class women didn't have to work and if they did, then the family's social status was dropped. ... Slavery was a pesky issue that was second to issues like manifest destiny, Native American problems, and foreign issues. ... Having a President with weak views on the issue of slavery only put off the issue of slavery. ...

• Word Count: 1167
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

House of Representatives The past few days in social we have been viewing C-SPAN on the U.S. ... There were a handful of issues discussed in the debate. Some of those issues are as follows: fiscal year budget, homeland security bill, tax cuts, environmental issues, war, missing children, and prescription drugs. ... After they get done discussing their issue, the house votes on it. ... I don't think that the participants are very informed about the issues because most of the time not everyone is there and before they vote on a big issue, they call everyone to come vote. ...

• Word Count: 318
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

House of Representatives The past few days in social we have been viewing C-SPAN on the U.S. ... There were a handful of issues discussed in the debate. Some of those issues are as follows: fiscal year budget, homeland security bill, tax cuts, environmental issues, war, missing children, and prescription drugs. ... After they get done discussing their issue, the house votes on it. ... I don't think that the participants are very informed about the issues because most of the time not everyone is there and before they vote on a big issue, they call everyone to come vote. ...

• Word Count: 318
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

Whether it is the issue of socioeconomic status, race, or religion, America has continued to fight for whatever is right. ... Strong physically and mentally, Superman became the, "First crusader for social justice in the world.... Superman may have been fighting social issues, but it was time for a new character to arise. ... At the time, big business and socioeconomic status were an enormous issue. ... Through war and social issues, superheroes will remain as heroines to the American society....

• Word Count: 1202
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

A major issue in the United States is violence, especially youth violence. ... Child rearing and controlling adolescent behavior is much more difficult in socially disorganized communities. ... A strong community is important to a child's social and mental growth. ... The most effective school responses to violence are those that develop the social resources of their students. ... Exposure to violence is psychologically toxic and may produce multiple social, emotional, and cognitive issues that significantly influences learning and teaching. ...

• Word Count: 871
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

An important part of becoming an effective social worker includes understanding social policies. ... The focus of his career has been social issues both nationally and internationally. ... This department administers Social Security, providing income to retired and disabled persons. ... This means the ideology of the Governor will dictate which issues are addressed (Office, n.d. ... Therefore, she would likely strategize to get those issues to the top of the agenda. ...

• Word Count: 3561
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

However, there are many social issues that people are not aware of that are affecting our economy, our growth as a nation, and our youth's future. One of these pressing issues of today is the rate of teenage pregnancy. ... Some of these factors seemed quite obvious, while some others I would not have thought to be an issue. Overall, the main issue appears to arise from the absence of using birth control and contraceptives. ... As a social worker, one needs to think about what is best for the individuals being affected. ...

• Word Count: 1309
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

They outline the issues he wanted to fight against – issues that many American citizens deny the existence of today. ... They feared social and political change because they were used to the segregated way of life. ... Racial profiling still happens and is still a big issue in our society. ... Racial discourse is more likely to happen on social media; this is likely because the oppressors are able to hide behind the anonymity of an online persona. ... Injustice in law enforcement and biased punishment is a very big issue in our society. ...

• Word Count: 724
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School