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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.

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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. 










 

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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 

  

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Care for the Elderly and those with special needs

Elderly people as well as persons with special needs are more susceptible to hardship, therefore they tend to rely heavily on others to meet their everyday needs.

Persons who are unable to take care of themselves need people who care to take on certain responsibilities. These responsibilities are taken up by family members as well as society.

Caring for an Elderly person includes:

1. Good Hygiene 

    Ensuring they have a bath and brush their teeth at the required time daily.

2. Helping with medical conditions
    should elderly persons have medical conditions, and need to take medication, persons should ensure medications are administered on a timely basis as required.

3. Chores
    Physical strength is normally needed to do chores around the house and in most cases elderly people are unable to do them, due to physical frailty. 

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TEENAGE PREGNANCY

Based on cultural values, attitudes towards teenage pregnancy can be viewed negatively or positively. We are now aware that in today's Caribbean societies, potential health threats associated with teenage pregnancy, as well as the negative impact it has on the mother's education.

There are also cultural values that most times encourage abstinence of any form of sexual activities until later years, and within a stable relationship.

In spite of steps been taken to address the constant issue of teenage pregnancy, it tends to soar to a high rate especially within the Caribbean.



Teenage pregnancy can become a social issue when unplanned pregnancies interrupts a young person's life. Concerns of high health risk can include:

* Fetal death (a stillborn baby)

* Infant morbidity (where the child is prone to sickness)

* Infant mortality (where the child dies before its first birthday )

* Health risks for the mother 


     

   







    

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STREET CHILDREN

Street Children who are found on the street are either there part-time or full-time. Children who are on the street part-time are those who have a home and are therefore called children on the street while children who are on the street full-time are those who call the streets their home, those children are called children of the street.

Possible Reasons for Street children

* Lack of proper family planning

* Lack of parental guidance  

* Societal Norms

* Poverty


The above reasons can lead to possibly juvenile delinquency. 
Juvenile delinquency can be defined as an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor.

   

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CHILD ABUSE

Child abuse can be defined as denying a child of rights and freedom. Child abuse sometimes starts within the family and therefore negatively affects the well-being of society. 

Different types of child abuse 

Physical Abuse - physical force that usually results in physical injury to the body.

Emotional Abuse - the direct hostility to a child, attacking their mental state of being, by belittling the child's qualities, capabilities or desires.

Sexual Abuse - exploitation through sexual misconduct, for example, molestation whether through violent or non-violent action



How does Child Abuse affects it's Victims?
Child abuse can affect it's victims long term by:

* Making them unable to form an healthy adulthood relationship.

* Lacking of interest in furthering their education.

* Sometimes resulting in abusive or violent tendencies.