Coralde, John Leree B.
4CHEB 03/17/2022
University of Sto Tomas
The Contemporary World
Integrative Task
Instruction: Provide a summary of your perspectives in the following categories identified
below. Answers should combine concepts, principles and examples. 2-3 Sentences at most.
Identify the materials you have consulted.
Conceptual Categories Explanations Examples
There are statistics, statistical Unemployment rates
Social Issues: Indicators series, and all other types of
evidence—that allow us to assess Crime rates
where we are now and where we
are heading in terms of our values Estimates of life expectancy
and goals, as well as to evaluate
individual initiatives and identify Health status indexes
their impact. They are used to
monitor the social system,
assisting in the identification of
changes and guiding intervention
to modify the trajectory of social
change. [1]
Citizenship is linked to being a part Support and defend the
Valuing Citizenship of a larger community and having Constitution
an interest in it, to equality of
opportunity for everyone, and to Stay informed of the issues
the creation of rights and duties to affecting your community
ensure improved monetary,
political, and social circumstances. Participate in the democratic
To value citizenship entails the process
acknowledge of your rights and
the due diligence to uphold your Respect and obey federal,
responsibilities. state, and local laws
Respect the rights, beliefs,
and opinions of others
Participate in your local
community
Pay income and other taxes
honestly, and on time, to
Federal, state, and local
authorities
Serve on a jury when called
upon
Defend the country if the
need should arise [2]
Poverty is defined more than just Quality education
Resolving Poverty a lack of money and productive
resources necessary for long-term Access to healthcare
survival. Hunger and malnutrition,
restricted access to education and Water and sanitation
other basic services, social
prejudice and marginalization, Economic security
and a lack of involvement in
decision-making are examples of Child participation [4]
its expressions. [3]
In economics, uncertainty is the Climate change
Global Uncertainties likelihood of future events is
indefinite or unpredictable. [5] Disease outbreaks
The economy of the world is
interconnected and dependent on Financial volatility
the uncertainty of the economy of
their neighbors. Natural disasters
Political settlements
The loss sustained by an area as a “Push” Factors
Brain Drain vs Gain result of the emigration of a High youth unemployment
(highly) qualified individual is High enterprise death rate
known as brain drain, whereas
brain gain occurs when a country “Pull” Factors
benefits from the immigration of a Higher employment rates
highly qualified person. [6] A Higher salary
subsequent effect of this dynamic A perceived sense of
is “brain waste” – where improved quality of life
sometimes these highly skilled
workers move to a region with
misinformed labor demand and
end up unemployed or have a job
that does not require their skill
level.
A global city can be defined as a Rising inequality
Banes of Global Cities key center for finance, commerce,
business, politics, culture, Brain drain
scientific information collecting,
and the mainstream media. [7] Exposure to economic
volatility
Over-concentration in key
sectors.
Pollution
Overpopulation
Poverty
Sustainable development is an Renewable energy
Sustaining Development approach to development that
seeks to balance several, often Crop rotation
conflicting goals against a
recognition of our society's Efficient water fixtures
environmental, social, and
economic constraints. [8] Finding Green space
better ways to do things now and
in the future is also important to Sustainable forestry,
sustainable development. transportation, and fishing
practices [9]
Reference Materials:
1. Social Indicators. (2021). Obo. [Link]
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2. Wong, & Bonaguro. (2020). The Value of Citizenship and Service to the Nation. RSF: The Russell
Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences, 6(3), 96. [Link]
3. Nations, U. (2020). Ending Poverty | United Nations. United Nations; United Nations.
[Link]
4. 5 Ways to End Poverty - Plan International Canada. (2021). [Link].
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5. Risk versus Uncertainty, or Mr. Slate versus Great-Aunt Matilda - Econlib. (2018, June 8). Econlib.
[Link]
6. Srivastava, S. (2020, February 19). REGISTER NOW: Online Spring Bureau & Member Engagement
Meetings. Assembly of European Regions; [Link]
7. Advantages and Disadvantages of a World City Flashcards - [Link]. (2017). [Link].
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8. What is sustainable development · Sustainable Development Commission. (2022). Sd-
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9. Painter, S. (2019). Examples of Sustainable Development. LoveToKnow; LoveToKnow Media.
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