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WorksheetsSocial Issues (Midterm) 2025
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 40mins
Racial inequality can impact the workplace and working environment in several ways. What is an effective strategic plan to address these issues within an organization?
Implement diversity training, equitable hiring practices, and regular assessments of workplace culture.
Ignore racial differences and avoid discussing race in the workplace.
Focus solely on personal development to address individual performance.
Take no action, as racial inequality has no impact on the workplace.
Given that racial inequality affects multiple sectors such as education, employment, healthcare, housing, and criminal justice, develop a strategic plan to address these disparities. What evidence would you use to support your approach?
Collect data on disparities in each sector, implement targeted policies to reduce gaps, and monitor progress using measurable outcomes.
Focus only on improving education, ignoring other sectors, and assume the rest will improve automatically.
Address racial inequality by increasing funding for sports programs in schools.
Rely solely on public awareness campaigns without changing any institutional policies.
Strategically assess how Civil Rights Movements in the 20th century fought for equality and systemic change, and explain the reasoning behind their approaches to challenging racial inequality.
Civil Rights Movements focused solely on economic reforms without addressing social issues.
They fought for equality and systemic change by organizing protests, legal challenges, and advocacy, reasoning that systemic change was necessary to dismantle racial inequality.
Their main strategy was to maintain the status quo and avoid conflict.
Civil Rights Movements only addressed issues of segregation in schools, ignoring other areas of society.
Analyze how Spanish colonization contributed to generational wealth gaps in the Philippines, considering the roles of land ownership and education.
By distributing land and education equally among all social classes
By concentrating land ownership and education among Spanish elites and mestizos
By abolishing class hierarchies and promoting social mobility
By encouraging native Filipinos to own land and access education
Evaluate the impact of American colonization on existing social inequalities in the Philippines, focusing on the policies toward English-speaking Filipinos and urban centers.
American policies reduced the rural-urban gap by supporting rural communities
American policies favored English-speaking Filipinos and urban centers, widening the rural-urban gap
American policies promoted equal opportunities for all Filipinos regardless of language or location
American policies eliminated the educated elite and supported mass education
Analyze how the persistence of the hacienda system in the Philippines has contributed to ongoing land and economic inequality, despite agrarian reform efforts.
It has allowed wealth to be distributed evenly among all rural workers.
It has led to the concentration of land and wealth among elite families, leaving many rural workers as landless tenants or laborers.
It has eliminated the power of politically influential clans.
It has resulted in the abolition of large estates in agricultural regions.
Analyze how Manila-centric development has contributed to regional disparities in the Philippines, particularly in relation to Tagalog-speaking regions and Mindanao. What reasoning supports the claim that this development model has led to underinvestment in certain areas?
Manila-centric development has favored Tagalog-speaking regions, resulting in underinvestment in Mindanao and indigenous areas due to resource allocation and policy focus.
Manila-centric development has equally distributed resources across all regions, eliminating disparities.
Manila-centric development has primarily benefited Mindanao and indigenous areas, reducing underinvestment.
Manila-centric development has had no impact on regional disparities in the Philippines.
Evaluate the historical factors that have led to the marginalization and discrimination of the Moro people in Mindanao. What evidence supports the ongoing challenges faced by this group?
Centuries of marginalization by Christian-dominated governments have led to discrimination, displacement, and armed conflict for the Moro people.
The Moro people have always been favored by government policies, resulting in prosperity and peace.
The Moro people have faced challenges only due to natural disasters, not historical or political factors.
Marginalization of the Moro people is a recent phenomenon with no historical roots.
Given the ethnic diversity in the Philippines, including Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Waray, Kapampangan, and Muslim/Moro populations, propose a strategic approach to address ethnic and regional disparities. What reasoning would support your proposed solution?
Implement inclusive policies that recognize and invest in all ethnic groups and regions, ensuring equitable development and representation.
Focus development only on Tagalog-speaking regions to maximize economic growth.
Ignore ethnic diversity and treat all regions the same without considering their unique needs.
Prioritize investment in regions with the least population, regardless of ethnic composition.
Analyze how political dynasties in the Philippines contribute to racial inequality and class entrenchment, and propose a strategic approach to address these issues.
By concentrating power among elite families and controlling resources, political dynasties perpetuate inequality; a strategic approach could involve electoral reforms to increase representation of marginalized groups.
Political dynasties promote equality by distributing resources evenly; a strategic approach would be to maintain the current system.
Political dynasties have no impact on class entrenchment; a strategic approach would be to focus solely on economic growth.
Political dynasties only affect foreign policy; a strategic approach would be to increase international trade.
Analyze the relationship between racial inequality in employment and leadership representation. Which strategy would best address underrepresentation in leadership positions?
Establish targeted leadership development programs for minority employees.
Maintain current hiring practices without change.
Promote only based on seniority, regardless of diversity.
Eliminate diversity training initiatives.
Using evidence from global patterns, propose a strategic plan to address racial inequality in one region, considering the specific challenges mentioned in the material.
In the United States, a strategic plan should focus on closing the Black-White wealth gap and reforming policing practices, using targeted economic policies and community-based policing reforms.
In Europe, the plan should ignore housing and job discrimination and focus only on education.
In Africa, the plan should address only economic issues, not ethnic tensions or post-colonial inequities.
In Asia & Latin America, the plan should focus solely on immigration policies.
Given the four solutions listed (Policy Change, Representation, Education & Dialogue, Economic Empowerment), design a strategic plan that addresses systemic racism in a community. Which combination of these solutions would be most effective, and how would you justify your choices using evidence and reasoning?
Focus solely on Policy Change, as legal reforms are sufficient to address systemic issues.
Combine Representation and Economic Empowerment, arguing that leadership diversity and financial equity are the primary drivers of change.
Integrate all four solutions, reasoning that comprehensive reform requires changes in policy, leadership, education, and economic opportunity.
Prioritize Education & Dialogue, believing that awareness alone will lead to systemic change.
Using strategic reasoning, explain why promoting understanding and anti-racism awareness (Education & Dialogue) is essential for sustainable change, even when policy reforms are in place.
Education & Dialogue are unnecessary if policies are reformed.
Sustainable change requires shifts in attitudes and beliefs, which education and dialogue foster, ensuring that policy reforms are supported and maintained.
Policy reforms alone guarantee sustainable change without the need for education.
Anti-racism awareness is only important for academic purposes, not for real-world change.
Analyze how colonial hierarchies have contributed to persistent divisions in the Philippines, and explain which areas of society are most affected by these divisions.
Colonial hierarchies have led to divisions in wealth distribution, cultural representation, and political power.
Colonial hierarchies have only affected language and education systems.
Colonial hierarchies have resulted in improved social equality and unity.
Colonial hierarchies have had no lasting impact on Philippine society.
It is a trade, a business or an occupation of which one professes to have extensive knowledge acquired through long years of experience and formal education.
(a)
The power balance in which power is in favor of the professional?
(3 Points)
(a)
A code of conduct to what a professional ought to do and not to do?
Professional code
Personal code
institutional code
community code
A code of conduct from one's cultural environment, religious beliefs?
Professional code
Personal code
Institutional code
Community cod
It is a privilege not a right and can be used as both control to enforce rules, laws and society norms?
(a)
Informal principles about right and wrong that guide individual behavior but are often not legally enforceable?
Moral
Legal standards
Client advocacy
compliance
Formal, written rules created and enforced by government authorities to maintain social order and protect rights?
Client advocacy
Legal standards
Professional-public relationship
Compliance
A formal, yet personal, connection built on trust, clear communication, and mutual understanding to provide a service or product
Professional-client relationship
Client advocacy
Compliance
Competence
Involve using economic, political, or diplomatic tools to influence a target's behavior, ranging from trade embargoes and asset freezes to travel bans and arms restrictions?
Sanction mechanics
Assessment
Compliance
Competence
The act of conforming to a rule, law, or standard, which can involve following a company policy, a medical regimen, or government regulations?
Compliance
Competence
Legal Standards
Sanction Mechanics
Refers to the gap between individuals, households, or regions that have access to modern information and communication technologies?
(a)
Inequality in access to infrastructure and devices (e.g., broadband, computers, smartphones).
Access divide
Affordability divide
Skills divide
Digital access
Which of the following is NOT one of the three key dimensions of the digital divide?
Access Divide
Affordability Divide
Skills Divide
Age Divide
What does Access Divide refer to in the context of digital divide? Fill in the blank: Access Divide refers to inequality in access to infrastructure and devices.
Access Divide refers to inequality in access to infrastructure and devices (e.g., broadband, computers, smartphones).
Access Divide refers to inequality in digital literacy and skills among users.
Access Divide refers to differences in online content availability across regions.
Access Divide refers to the gap in internet usage for entertainment purposes only.
What is meant by Skills Divide in the context of digital divide? Fill in the blank:
Skills Divide refers to gaps in digital literacy and the ability to use technology effectively.
Skills Divide refers to the difference in internet speed between urban and rural areas.
Skills Divide refers to the cost of purchasing digital devices.
Skills Divide refers to the availability of online shopping platforms.
The digital divide in the Philippines is visible between which of the following groups?
Urban vs. Rural areas
Rich vs. Poor households
Tech-savvy vs. Digitally illiterate citizens
All of the above
Cities like Manila enjoy fast, stable internet connections, while remote provinces struggle with limited service.
True
False
Middle and upper-class families in the Philippines can afford multiple gadgets and high-speed data, while low-income families often share one mobile phone with prepaid data.
True
False
Many people, especially older adults and those in rural communities, lack the skills to safely and effectively use digital tools.
True
False
The divide exists between developed and developing nations.
True
False
The Philippines faces challenges similar to other ASEAN nations.
True
False
What is the internet penetration rate in the Philippines as of 2024?
50%
73%
90%
30%
Which type of internet connection is more common in the Philippines?
Fixed broadband
Mobile connections
Which of the following has contributed to slow progress in technology access?
Telecom monopolies and slow regulatory reform
Rapid regulatory reform
Increased competition
Universal access
Geographic and infrastructure barriers: What percentage of coverage does Metro Manila have, according to the fact list?
90%+
50%
75%
30%
Geographic and infrastructure barriers: Which areas have limited fiber or 4G access?
Urban cities
Mountainous and island provinces
Metro Manila
Coastal cities
Geographic and infrastructure barriers: What frequently damages network infrastructure?
Human error
Natural disasters
Cyber attacks
Power outages
Which government initiative aims to provide free internet access to everyone?
Free Wi-Fi for All Program (DICT)
National Broadband Plan (NBP)
Digital Literacy Campaign
Internet for Education Project
Which government initiative focuses on expanding infrastructure for internet connectivity?
Free Wi-Fi for All Program
National Broadband Plan
Tech4ED Centers
Ongoing partnerships with private telecoms
Which initiative provides digital literacy training?
Free Wi-Fi for All Program
National Broadband Plan
Tech4ED Centers
Ongoing partnerships with private telecoms
Ongoing partnerships with private telecoms is one of the government initiatives to mitigate the digital divide.
True
False
Mitigating digital divide: What is one way telcos like PLDT, Globe, and Converge help mitigate the digital divide?
Providing free internet
Expanding fiber networks
Building schools
Offering scholarships
Which of the following are included in digital literacy?
Online safety
Data privacy
Productivity tools
All of the above
Many Filipinos rely on social media but lack advanced digital skills.
True
False
Bridging the divide promotes which of the following?
Education, innovation, and economic growth
Sports, entertainment, and tourism
Agriculture, mining, and fishing
Health, safety, and security
What is the goal mentioned in the conclusion for the Philippines in the digital age?
A Philippines where every citizen can thrive in the digital age.
A Philippines with limited access to digital technology.
A Philippines focused only on traditional industries.
A Philippines where only businesses benefit from digital advancements.
What is fake news?
True information presented as factual news
False or misleading information presented as factual news
News that is always true
News that is never shared online
Fill in the blank: Misinformation is false information ________, without intent to deceive.
shared by mistake
created intentionally
used for propaganda
spread to manipulate
Fill in the blank: Disinformation is false information ________ to mislead or manipulate.
intentionally created
accidentally shared
rarely noticed
quickly forgotten
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of fake news?
Political propaganda
Social manipulation
Profit (clickbait and ad revenue)
Scientific research
Fake news is most common on which platforms?
Social media, messaging apps, and unverified websites
Television
Radio
Newspapers
Social media is a ______ source of news for many Filipinos.
primary
secondary
occasional
rare
Digital Landscape in the Philippines Low media literacy and algorithm-driven content amplify _______.
misinformation
education
innovation
collaboration
Fill in the blank: False claims about candidates or parties circulated online are examples of _________?
Political Propaganda
Economic Policy
Voter Registration
Campaign Finance
Fill in the blank: Social media content minimizing or denying Martial Law atrocities is an example of _________?
Historical Distortion
Political Satire
Cultural Appreciation
Economic Reform
Fill in the blank: Websites fabricating news for ad revenue are examples of _________
Scams & Clickbait
Online Shopping
Social Media Platforms
Educational Resources
Fill in the blank: ______ of political discourse is an impact on society.
Polarization
Celebration
Neutralization
Diversification
Fill in the blank: Public health risks, such as ______ hesitancy, are an impact on society.
vaccine
traffic
weather
internet
Which organizations are examples of fact-checking organizations mentioned in the fight against fake news?
Vera Files, Tsek.ph, AFP Fact Check
Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter)
CHED and DepEd
Digital Rights Movement
Fact-checking organizations independently verify online claims and expose ________ networks.
disinformation
educational
entertainment
collaborative
Schools integrate ________ thinking and digital literacy into the curriculum to combat fake news.
critical
creative
emotional
mechanical
CHED and DepEd programs help students identify ________ sources.
credible
unreliable
biased
irrelevant
Local workshops, youth campaigns, and partnerships promote the message: "Think Before You ________."
Share
Speak
Act
Post
Programs like #FightDisinfo and ________ Rights Movement are examples of community and NGO initiatives against fake news.
Digital
Civil
Green
Peace
Facebook, YouTube, and X (Twitter) use which of the following to combat fake news?
Content flagging
Algorithmic detection
Verified labels
All of the above
Role of government and policy: What does the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 penalize?
Online shopping
Online offenses such as libel, identity theft, and hacking
Online advertising
Online education
Role of government and policy: The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 lays groundwork for online accountability, but is criticized for potential _______.
abuse
support
clarity
efficiency
What is the main aim of the proposed 'Anti-Fake News' Bills?
To promote online shopping
To criminalize the deliberate spread of false information
To encourage online education
To regulate online advertising
The proposed 'Anti-Fake News' Bills are debated for possibly infringing on _______ and _______.
freedom of speech; press freedom
economic growth; employment
national security; public health
judicial independence; property rights
Fill in the blank: One way forward is to ________ at all levels of education.
Promote media literacy
Discourage critical thinking
Limit access to information
Ignore technological advances
