Social Issues and Problems of Urbanization in a global world Flashcards

(29 cards)

1
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is any condition or
behavior that has negative
consequences for large numbers of
people and that is generally
recognized as a condition or behavior
that needs to be addressed.

A

Social Problem

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is a problem that influences many
citizens within a society.
* It is a common problem in present-day society and
one that many people strive to solve.
* It is often the consequence of factors extending
beyond an individual’s control.
* Social issues are the source of a conflicting opinion
on the grounds of what is perceived as morally correct or incorrect

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Social Problem

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is a virus that attacks cells that help the
body fight infection, making a person more
vulnerable to other infections and diseases.

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HIV

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4
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*AIDS stands for Acquired
Immunodeficiency
Syndrome. AIDS is the most
advanced stage of HIV
infection.

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AIDS

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5
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The spread of HIV from person to person is
called HIV transmission. HIV is spread only
in certain body fluids from a person who
has HIV. These body fluids include: (1)
Blood, (2) Semen, (3) Pre-seminal fluid,(4)
Vaginal fluids,(5) Rectal fluids, and (6)
Breast milk.

A

HIV and AIDS

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Based on biology
- Male and female only

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Sex

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7
Q

Is a social contract

LGBTQIA++++

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Gender

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a woman who is attracted to other women (generally used
in regards to cisgender women)

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Lesbian

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The Overall term for same-sex attraction however specifically
applies to a man attracted to another man.

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Gay

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an individual attracted to others of their own sex and also
to the opposite sex

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Bisexual

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an individual who identifies as the opposite sex

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Transgender

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12
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an individual who identifies as the opposite sex and
has the procedure to change their genitals

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Transexual

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13
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self-affirming overall term for the LGBTTQIAAP community.
Derogatory in some contexts.

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Queer

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14
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, an individual who is still figuring out who they are attracted to
and/or what gender they identify as

A

Questioning

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an individual who has any combinations of either biological
reproductive systems e.g. gonads, chromosomes, genitals etc

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Intersex

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someone who does not feel sexually attracted to anyone

17
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generally a straight, cisgender person who supports the
LGBTTQQIAAP community

18
Q

sexually attracted to anyone of any gender or sexual orientation

19
Q

refers to discrimination based on
the biological differences between male and
female

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Sex discrimination

20
Q

refers to discrimination based
on social behavior such as nonconformance of
gender roles including sexual orientation and
gender identity discrimination

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Gender discrimination

21
Q

is a generalized view or
preconception about attributes or characteristics,
or the roles that are or ought to be possessed by, or
performed by women and men.

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Gender Stereotype

22
Q

is a human right,
but our world faces a persistent
gap in access to opportunities
and decision-making power for
women and men.

A

Gender Equality

23
Q

atmosphere at a
particular place during a
short period of time.
- It involves such
atmospheric phenomena
as temperature, humidity,
precipitation (type and
amount), air pressure,
wind, and cloud cover.

24
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describes the
average weather of a
particular part of the
world at different times
of the year.
- is the
long-term shift in
average weather
patterns across the
world.

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Climate change

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Y- The luminosity, or brightness, of the Sun has been increasing steadily since its formation.
Solar Variability
26
Recognition of global climate change as an environmental issue has drawn attention to the climatic impact of human activities
Human Activities
27
It is a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation, e.g., carbon dioxide and chlorofluorocarbons. When greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide build in the atmosphere, they act like a blanket
Greenhouse gases
28
Is an international agreement that called for industrialized nations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
Kyoto Protocol
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At COP 21 in Paris, on 12 December 2015, Parties to the UNFCCC reached a landmark agreement to combat climate change and to accelerate and intensify the actions and investments needed for a sustainable low carbon future.”
Paris Agreement