Definition
Examples of Social Issues
-Abortion
the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.
-Racism
the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.
-Hunger
a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.
-Unfair Labor Conditions
An unfair labor practice in US labor law refers to certain actions taken by employers or unions that violate the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 (49 Stat.
-Drug Abuse
the habitual taking of addictive or illegal drugs.
-Pollution
the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
-Poverty
the state of being extremely poor.
-Gender Equality
the state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
-Same-Sex Marriage
Marriage between partners of the same sex.
Major Social Issues In West Europe
-ISIS
ISIS stands for Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and is an extremist militant group that rules by Wahhabi/Salafi law. In Arabic, the group is also known as Daesh. An example of ISIS is the terrorist group that is known for kidnapping western journalists and aid workers as part of their tactics.
-Immigration
the action of coming to live in foreign country.
ISIS stands for Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and is an extremist militant group that rules by Wahhabi/Salafi law. In Arabic, the group is also known as Daesh. An example of ISIS is the terrorist group that is known for kidnapping western journalists and aid workers as part of their tactics.
-Immigration
the action of coming to live in foreign country.
How this affects West Europe and its people
With the recent conflicts between countries, Europe has ended up in the middle of all of the destruction with its people left in rage, confusion, and in overall anger