Development often refers to the gradual change, advancement and growth of something or an activity When it comes to socio-economic development, development is more associated with changes that bring about positive outcomes. But one person’s idea of what constitutes progress may be different from another’s idea of development might mean because they may measure progress…
Contemporary issues are issues that are happening in the present. Most of these are issues that our ancestors did not experience in the past and only now have they become significant issues. Some examples are climate change, globalization, and rapid technological advances. Definition of Contemporary Issues Any event, idea, opinion, and topic related to a current issue…
The Sociological Imagination According to C. Wright Mills’ book “The Sociological Imagination”, the personal problems an individual faces may not only be caused by their failure to be a good citizen, these problems might be rooted to an encompassing issue that is also currently faced by the whole society. Everyone in society experiences problems in…
Communism is a form of government associated with the philosopher Karl Marx. It is based on his vision of what a utopian society would look like which he describes in his book “The Communist Manifesto”. According to Karl Marx, the capitalist system brings inequality to a society, and it is divided into different classes. This…
Climate Change and Global Warming Weather refers to the current condition of the atmosphere and would change over a brief period of time, hours to a week. It can be measured by observing the change in temperature, speed, and direction of the wind, and so on. Climate, on the other hand, is the general state…
Consanguinity refers to the relationship of people based on their bloodline. It is a trait shared by people who came from the same ancestor. Consanguinity is used in many countries as the basis for drafting laws relating to marriage and the inheritance of property. Its importance is highlighted by the different views of different countries…
What is the Industrial Revolution? The Industrial Revolution (c. 1760 – 1840) was a transitional period in Europe and America that focused on change in manufacturing processes, from the development of products by hand to the use of machinery and automation. This period is characterized by the rapid development in manufacturing and various industries due…
One of the most hotly debated issues in modern times is issues concerning gender and sex. Most people would use these two terms interchangeably which sometimes causes confusion in the discussion of certain issues. This article aims to define and differentiate gender and sex. What is Sex? Sex is the distinction between males and females…
What is Republic Act 9710? Republic Act 9710 or also known as the Magna Carta of Women is a law made to protect the human rights of Filipino women and aims to eliminate all forms of discrimination, especially against marginalized women of sectors that are not given proper representation in society. It was enacted on…
Scarcity is one of the problems that economics wants to solve. This occurs whenever the demand for services and products is much greater than the supply of goods and services. What is Scarcity? Scarcity exists due to the limited resources and the endless needs and wants of the people. This scarcity affects how a society…