Презентация на тему Social problems of the family

may turn into a crisis if the family cannot

cope or if the family does not have the resources to deal with the problem.
A crisis can cause the breakdown of family life. However, after the initial stress of the problem, the family may adapt to new conditions. 

must:

Recognise the problem
Take steps to deal with the problem
Resume

normal family life with the adaptations.

or undesirable by influential groups within a society. The

resulting behaviour is considered deviant or anti-social . Social problems exist in almost every society. They are aggravated and sometimes caused by other social problems, i.e., poverty, violence, unemployment and substance abuse.

a basic standard of living - it is relative

to its situation, i.e., poverty in Ireland would not be seen as poverty in Third World countries. Reasons for poverty include:
Unemployment
Lack of low-cost housing
'The poverty trap' - children in poor families tend to leave school with few qualifications and end up in unstable or no jobs and so become poor themselves. Tackling poverty:
Social Employment schemes - where new skills are taught
Enterprise schemes - which help people to start their own business
Partnership schemes - E.U. funded projects between State bodies, community groups and the private sector.

relationships
Poverty
Lack of parenting skills
Imitation of role models

placed in detention centres

Criminal record, which may hinder future

employment prospects

Emotional problems
Rejection by society.

The family

Stress

Poor role model to younger members of the family

Economic hardship, if compensation is paid to victims

Social stigma on the family within the community.

Society

Fear and anxiety within society

Cost of maintaining detention centres

Increase in crime rates destabilise society and may lead to apathy within the community.

illegal (e.g., cocaine), substances.

Causes of substance abuse include:

Peer pressure
Escapism
Boredom
Curiosity
Rebellion.
Dependency

may be in the form of:
Physical dependence - the body cannot cope without the substance

Social dependence - where the substance is needed to enjoy life and be included in social groups

Psychological dependence - day-to-day living is impossible without the substance.

members
Stress and tension
Poor role models
Financial problems.
The individual

Physical problems
Emotional problems
Inability

to work productively
Poverty.

Society
Increased crime
Decreased work productivity


Financial strain on the State to rehabilitate and support individuals and families.

Help available Drug advisory and treatment centres are attached to all major general hospitals and psychiatric hospitals.
Garda Drug Squad - attempts to intercept drugs before they get to the streets.