TOURISM (CSEC Lecture Series Social Studies)

One of the main industries in the Caribbean is tourism, tourism is an essential part of the Caribbean landscape according. According to Wikipedia tourism is the largest prime exchange earner for the Caribbean . Wikipedia States "Tourism is one of the region's major economic sectors, with 25 million visitors contributing $49 billion to the area's gross domestic product in 2013, which represented 14% of its total GDP. ... Caribbean islands now depend on tourism for their economy, it being referred to as "the engine of their growth" This is a video giving information on Tourism within the Caribbean, under the topic Tourism. This video was created for persons doing their CSEC exams as well as persons who wish to know more about Tourism within the Caribbean society.

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(SOCIAL STUDIES) PT 1 SOCIAL GROUPS AND INSTITUTIONS

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What is a Social Group?

A Social group can be defined as a group that consist of  two or more people. This involves communication and interaction with people of the same interest.

TYPES OF SOCIAL GROUPS

*Primary social groups-The relationships within a primary social    group are close and personal. Your family and friends are an  example of a primary social group.

*Secondary social groups-Within a secondary social group,      relationships with members are less personal and are more formal,  schools, churches, political parties are all examples of secondary  social group.

*Formal and Informal groups- Formal and Informal groups are  both categorized Social groups. A rotary club is an example of a  formal group while a group of friends coming together for leisure  activities is an example of an Informal group. 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCIAL GROUPS

*Structure and leadership-Having a defined hierarchical structure   giving clear outline based on level of authority. 

*Membership -Having membership within a group can be  voluntary or involuntary.
 Common characteristics of members, they should share:
-the same vision based on the group.
-needs hoped to be met through group effort.
-focus based on the interest of the group.
-similar values which shoud reflect based on the activities of the  group.

*Behaviour- All social groups develop expectations for behaviour.

*Marks of identity- This could be either uniforms badges.


SPECIAL SOCIAL GROUPS

*Peer Groups- Similar age groups, interest, background,      experiences and values.

*Interest Groups- This is a group of people who works together in  order to lobby the government to protect something of benefit in  their own self interest. 

*Pressure Groups- This group exist to influence public opinion or  policy.

(SOCIAL STUDIES) PT 9 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES AND FAMILY LAW

FAMILY LAW

Family laws can be defined as laws involving legal issues, that are normally dealt with in family court.

Family law consist of various types of cases, and these cases are called in order of priority within the Family court. 

CASES

Inheritance
A will is the legal instrument used to help describe the way in which inheritances are shared up among beneficiaries.

Childcare
Parents are held accountable for children up until they are at the legally required age to be responsible for themselves, this age is usually 18 years of age.

Divorce
An ending of a marriage is called an annulment. The court must be sure that the marriage is irreconcilable before an annulment takes place, which is by law.

Separation
Separation of a man and his wife does not end a marriage, what this does is give both parties space and legal rights.

Domestic Violence
This law seeks to protect victims of domestic abuse as well as punish acts of violence. 










 

(SOCIAL STUDIES) PT 8 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES AND FAMILY LAW

SUICIDE

Suicide is the act of killing one's self intentionally.
Everyone in society has a role to play in preventing suicide, whether it may be government organizations, friends and family members or even faith groups. 

How does this affect society?

When we as part of society lose people through suicide, it burdens society because there could be potential value in individuals who commits suicide, especially to the workforce.

Suicide occurs for a number of reasons, some of these reasons are:

* Depression

* Decrease in potential production affects society's productivity. Persons who could be of potential value to society are lost to suicide and somehow manage to hurt society.

* Psychological disorder

* Drug abuse

* Low tolerance for crisis

* Having less people to govern can and will have a direct impact on society. If there is a decrease in population due to suicide, then this can cause under population of a country.

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Alternative Lifestyle

Alternative lifestyle can be defined as a type of lifestyle, that is lived outside the norm of society. In recent times, some alternative lifestyles are viewed as being the norm, based on influences from within society.

Most persons may choose to live a simpler life,by giving up possessions of power and things, to live in what some may consider as less fortunate lifestyles.

Lifestyles considered to be alternative

* Use of only herbal medicines

* Living in the wilderness

* Less communication with people

* Leading an occult lifestyle 

* Shunning of Technology


All the above affects society in numerous ways such as:

* Taxation

* Rules and Laws of society

* Social Cohesion

 

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Human Trafficking & Substance Abuse

Human Trafficking is the movement of persons from their place of residence to a place where they are sexually,verbally and physically abused, and also forced against their will to work.

Trafficking in humans are one of the largest illegal industry within the world apart from drugs.

Children are more at risk than anyone else, as they are more susceptible to these kinds of abuse, mainly because of:

* Poverty

* Physical abuse

* Sexual abuse

* Drug abuse

* Criminal gangs

*Alcohol Addiction


Substance Abuse is the constant use of a drug in large quantity, which leads to serious disorders that may cause harm to the body, abuse of others or themselves.
These type of drugs are those that alter the physical or mental state of a person. 

Though substances like tobacco and alcohol are legal, you may find that they have serious implications on the persons health. The tobacco can cause cancer of the throat or lungs as well as risk of heart disease. Alcohol can be addictive to the detriment of the person's health, this may cause:

* Increased risk of cancer

* Depression

* Damaged liver and pancreas

* Insomnia

* Poor judgment 

* Alcohol poisoning