My Views

On
Current Social Issues

Submitted by:
Students Name:________________________________
ID Nr:___________________________
Section: __________

Serial Nr: __________

Date Submitted: ______________

As a Course Requirement for

Social & Behavioral Sciences
(GED 401)
Instructor: Dr. Djonde Frega Antiado

ASSIGNMENT (25%)
Reflect on what you see and experience around you. How are the social issues affecting
individuals in society like UAE?
The following learning outcomes that will be achieved through this assignment, are as follows:

Describe how the social context can affect individual behavior, and how individual
behavior can affect the social context.
Analyze relevant issues utilizing concepts and evidence from the social behavioral
sciences.
Think critically and creatively, analyzing and synthesizing information to solve problems
complex issues and make informed decisions.
Broaden awareness and involvement as a part of a global community.
Adapt a global perspective in the evaluation of the community of human needs and the
different ways in which these needs are addressed.

Grading Criteria:
You will be graded based on the following criteria:

Criteria
I.

II.

III.

Depth of Reflection demonstrates thoughtful and thorough

reflection. Indicates personal thoughts and NOT copied from
others; engaging, self-aware and purposeful. Responses
demonstrate open and honest self-disclosure and appraisal.
Assignment Adherence - Ability to follow instructions.
HANDWRITTEN, and submitted as HARD COPY; and
submitted NOT through e-mail or portal
Timeliness: Able to submit on time. DUE date: on or before Oct
31, 2015; corresponding deductions will be given for each week
of delay; assignments submitted after November 30, 2015 will
NOT be accepted!

Total
Note: If you share your answers to be copied or copy somebodys
assignment, both will get a deduction of 10 points.

Points
15

5
5

25

The personal information and opinions regarding social

issues will be kept confidential.

My views of whats happening around me depends on my

background..
1. Age:
21 - 25
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26 - 30
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31 - 35
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36 - 40

2. Gender: Male ( )
Female ( )
__UAE______________________

41 - 50
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Under 21
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Nationality?

Full-time student (not employed)/ Employed? Please underline.

If employed or working:
3. Work Experience:
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2 years or less

11 15 years

2 5 years

15 years or more

6 10 years

No work experience / full time

student

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Top Management
Middle Management
Supervisor

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Administrative
Technical
Others

Topic: Social Problems

Every newspaper is filled with stories about undesirable social conditions. Examples
include crime, violence, drug abuse, and environmental problems. Such social problems can be
found at the local, state, national and international levels. These may affect our lives, some may
impact or affect us; others may affect us indirectly.
A. Below are social issues or problems in a given society. Are you: (Write in number next
to issue)
1
2
3
4
5

Very well informed on this issue

Well informed
Somewhat informed
Only a little informed on this issue
Not informed at all on this issue

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Environmental problems

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Gender Bias/ Discrimination

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Air or water pollution

Unemployment
Violent crime
Obesity

Poverty
Juvenile Delinquency

Solid waste disposal/landfills

Drug Abuse/Addiction
High crime rate
Child labor
Racism
Divorce
Others:

B. The source of information for the social issue you are very informed about comes from:
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Experienced directly
Read about it (newspaper)

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Know someone experienced it

Learned it from class

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Heard from TV/Radio

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Others: please indicate below

C. In one or two sentences state the nature of social problem that exist in UAE. What social
problem is do you think UAE is most concerned about?
Children can suffer emotionally and physically from divorce, and need parental support
to cope.

D. The source of information about the social issue in UAE you are very informed about
comes from:
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Experienced directly

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Read about it (newspaper)

Heard from TV/Radio

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Know someone experienced it

Learned it from class
Others: please indicate below

E. List at least three undesirable social conditions that you think will be the result or effect
of this social problem.
Divorce can be lead to Separation and divorce, and the events leading up to them,
interrupt the stability and predictability that children need. Other than the death of an
immediate family member, divorce is the most stressful event that can affect a family.
Because the world as they know it has ended, children may feel a great loss as well as
anxiety, anger, and sadness. Children may fear being abandoned or losing their parents'
love. Also, for many reasons, parenting skills often worsen around the time of the
divorce.

F. What strategy/ies do you think should be done to solve this social problem? Any
immediate action?

a. At your level or what individual action can you do?

Parents are usually preoccupied and may be angry and hostile toward each other.

b. What the UAE government should specifically do?

Government of UAE help women which can make choices that help them thrive. Seeking
assistance before, during and after a divorce provides many benefits, and some of this assistance
is free or low-cost.
c. What society in general, can do?
assistance is available in several areas, including emotional counseling, financial help, and legal
advice.
d. Can the institution you work with or your workplace address this issue?
Divorce support groups provide information on the practical and emotional aspects of divorce,
and can direct you to other sources of assistance based on members , previous experience, saving
you time and energy. Emotional support can come from self-help books or one-on-one from
religious leaders or trained counselors.

Topic (Culture): On Work Values

Note: If you are a full-time student or NOT employed, what do you look for in a job?
WORK VALUES INVENTORY
The statements below represent values which people consider important to their work. These are
satisfactions that people often seek in their jobs or as a result of their jobs. They are not all considered
equally important: some are very important to some people but of little importance to others. Read each
statement carefully and indicate how important it is for you.
5 means
4 means
3 means
2 means
1 means

Very Important
Important
Moderately Important
Of Little Importance
Unimportant

Place a number in the blank to show your rating of the statement.

Work in which you . . .

1. 4____ have to keep solving new problems

2. _2___ help others
3. 4____ can get a raise
4. _2___ look forward to changes in your job
5. __2__ have freedom in your own area
6. _4___ gain prestige in your field
7. __3__ need to have artistic ability
8. _4___ are one of the gang (you go with a group whom you share the same interest)
9. _3___ know your job will last
10. _4___ can be the kind of person you like to be
11. _3___ have a boss who gives you a square deal
12. __4__ like the setting in which your job is done
13. __4__ get the feeling of having done a good days work
14. __3__ have authority over others
15. __2__ try out new ideas and suggestions
16. __4__ create something new
17. _4___ know by the results when youve done a good job
18. __4__ have a boss who is reasonable
19. __4__ are sure of always having a job
20. _4___ add beauty to the world
21. _4___ make your own decisions
22. __4__ have pay increases that keep going up with the cost of living
23. _4___ are mentally challenged
24. __2__ use leadership abilities
25. _3___ have adequate lounge, toilet and other facilities
26. _4___ have a way of life, while not on the job, that you like
27. ____ form friendships with your fellow employees
28. _4___ know that others consider your work important
29. __3__ do not do the same thing all the time
30. __4__ feel you have helped another person
31. __3__ add to the well being of other people
32. _4___ do many different things
33. _2___ are looked up to by others
34. _4___ have good contacts with fellow employees

35. __2__ lead the kind of life you most enjoy

36. _4___ have a good place in which to work (good lighting, quiet, clean, enough space, etc.)
37. _3___ plan and organize the work of others
38. _3___ need to be mentally alert
39. _3___ are paid enough to live right
40. _3___ are your own boss
41. __3__ make attractive products
42. _3___ are sure of another job in the company if your present job ends
43. _3___ have a supervisor
44. __3__ see the results of your efforts
45. _2___ contribute new ideas
Please ENCIRCLE five values which you consider as VERY IMPORTANT in your job (if employed) or
in the job you like to work with (if not employed)
order and structure
high degree of competition
integrity and truth
rewarding loyalty and dependability
having self-respect and pride in work
stability and security

Topic: Marriage and Divorce

Family is the basic foundation of society. In line with the topic of family, what is your
idea of marriage, and divorce? You are asked to reflect on the phrases below, and complete each
phrase with a sentence.
Since you are asked to complete the phrases with just one sentence that comes into your
mind, your answers will be HANDWRITTEN. Your reflections should be your own.

1. Getting married is
2. The reason for marriage is VERY IMPORTANT FOR MAN AND WOMEN
3. One is ready for marriage when I HAVE MONEY, HOUSE, and HEALTH

4. The decision to get married is VERY IMPORTANT FOR MAN

5. The right age to marry BETWEEN 25-35
6. The role of parents when it comes to marriage GOOD LIFE
7. Financially, marriage is very important to complete marriage
8. Having more than one wife NO
9. A happy married life is UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN COUPLES
10. Marriage is in trouble when LACK OF MONEY, POOR MAN
11. The person/s to talk to when marriage is in trouble MY FATHER
12. Couples decide to break their marriage or file divorce when Couples NOT UNDERSTAN
OTHERS
13. Getting a divorce is HARD
14. Couples divorce because THEY break their marriage or file divorce
15. Divorce is the best option when LIFE IS NOT GOOD
16. The role of parents when it comes to divorce THEY break their marriage or file divorce
17. The one who suffers most in a divorce WOMEN
18. Life after divorce VERY HARD
19. I find a divorced man as BIG PROBLEM
20. I find a divorced woman as BIG PROBLEM

Can divorce between couples be avoided? Yes or No? Please justify your answer? Any
solution?
YES
1. Be thrifty. A recent study of 1,734 married couples revealed that couples who don't value
money very highly score 10 to 15 percent better on marriage stability

2- Work (especially wives). Ironically enough, feminism has also been very good for marital
health and stability.

3- Spend time apart. More counter-intuitive wisdom. I think that some couples make the mistake
of thinking that the true sign of a happy couple is wanting to do every last thing together.

4. Have sex. Just make that sure you don't spend too much time apart.

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Your views on the topic may depend on your marital status:

Status: Married/ Single/ Divorced; if married, how many years? __________