Social Studies Challenge

What is a common social issue that affects many communities?

• Climate change

• Lack of access to education

• Poverty

• Overpopulation

Name one social group that plays a significant role in society.

• Family

• Neighbours

• Friends

• Pets

How does family contribute to the social fabric of a community?

• Family provides support, stability, and a sense of belonging while shaping values and traditions that strengthen community bonds.

• Family causes division and conflict within communities

• Family has no impact on community cohesion

• Family promotes individualism and isolation in communities

What is the main purpose of a government in a society?

• To control the weather

• To entertain the citizens

• To sell products and services

• To establish and enforce laws, maintain order, provide public services, protect citizens, and promote the general welfare.

Discuss one major social issue prevalent in today's world.

• Climate Change

• Gender Inequality

• Income Inequality

• Technological Advancement

Explain the concept of social stratification.

• Social stratification is the process of mixing different social classes together.

• Social stratification is the division of society into different layers or strata based on socioeconomic factors.

• Social stratification is the equal distribution of wealth among all members of society.

• Social stratification is the elimination of all social hierarchies.

How do social groups influence individual behavior?

• Social groups only influence behavior in extreme cases

• Social groups influence individual behavior through social norms, peer pressure, social identity, and group dynamics.

• Social groups have no impact on individual behavior

• Individuals always act independently of social groups

What are the different types of families found in society?

• Foster families

• Biological families

• Adoptive families

• Nuclear families, extended families, single-parent families, stepfamilies, grandparent families

What role does the government play in addressing social issues?

• The government has no role in addressing social issues

• The government plays a key role in addressing social issues through policy implementation, program funding, and regulation enforcement.

• The government only exacerbates social issues

• The government relies solely on private organizations to address social issues

Describe the impact of globalization on social groups.

• Globalization impacts social groups by increasing cultural exchange, diversity, interconnectedness, but also poses challenges like cultural homogenization, loss of traditional practices, and widening economic disparities.

• Globalization has no impact on social groups

• Globalization leads to complete isolation of social groups

• Globalization only benefits social groups without any drawbacks