1º ano Social Problems

Social Problems

Man has achieved a wonderful progress in science and tecnology . But... what is the real meaning of progress ? More goods and money ? Progress must be understood as a way to make life easier , more comfortable and more enjoyable . An uncontrolled progress would bring many troubles for everybody.
In our days, social problems are complicated and difficult to solve . One problem sometimes causes other problems .
If we write a list of them it will be a very long one .
Here you have some that are suffocating our society.
We are now living in a period of enormous population growth.
A lot of people say that pollution has become one of the greatest problems today. Pollution of the water, of the air , of the soil, industrial pollution, waste , rubbish and sewer... make life unbearable.
Traffic congestion in large cities is a big trouble for many people.
Drugs, violence, crime and diseases like cancer and AIDS became serious enemies of modern society.
Government authorities, scientists, political and religious leaders can use their knowledge and influence to improve our world and keep citizens rights : right to live, right to food, right to housing , right to jobs and to education .