LEE MATLAPENG

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LEARNING ACTIVITY 1

10 Mar 2021, 21:43 Publicly Viewable

 DEPRESSION 

1. depression is a social problem, it doesn't only affect the person who has it but it affects the family and the society, the medication they take can cost a lot than a person can afford even if the person can afford it,  it will create unwanted dependence on families,  will strain social interactions and family relationship and it can go as far as disrupting education and career path and make it hard for social developments, and again because it is a mental disorder it will be too complicated to heal other times it can be fatal. 

SMASH AND GRAB 

2.  smash and grab is a crime, and like any other crime in the world it is a social problem, because it cannot exist without society, and when a person smash and grab other people's belongings, they can grab a person's valuable documents that can never be replaced and in that way a persons life can be ruined,  and also the person who smashed and grabbed can be caught and put to jail increasing the number of prisoners and the money spent in jails, which might lead to increase in tax. 

RAPE 

3. Rape is a huge social problem, it changes a person's world and affects family relationships, friendships and the society's safety,  a victim will always feel threatened outdoors or anywhere they are alone, they will lose self esteem and trust. it will also require emotional support of the society and the law. and the rapist will be a threat to the society if not arrested and if arrested it will be a liability to the government. 

FAST FOOD

4. Fast food, fast food is a social problem because it contributes to a rapid increasing rate of diet relating diseases, systemic animal abuse and environmental degradation.

HIV AND AIDS 

5.  it is a social issue because people with this virus may be unable to do their daily work , or affording the nutritional life style they should be living and can create unwanted dependence of their families and they medication is expensive which strain the economy a little it is is supposed to be free in other countries.