January 7, 2014 - Identifying Social Issues

I can understand the essential question for the unit: Does (a particular social issue) benefit society?

To do this I must know what a social issue is and have an understanding of how an issue could impact a society.

• Society:  A group of individuals living as members of a community.  

I will demonstrate this by writing/discussing about how issues positively/negatively impact our society.

• Legalized Marijuana

Class List of Social Issues

• Same-Sex Marriage
• Immigration/Open Borders
• Legalization of Marijuana
• Abortion
• Stem Cell Research
• Euthanasia/ Assisted Suicide
• Death Penalty
• Drug Use in Sports
• Polygamy
• Prostitution
• Transgender Equality
• Illegally Spying (NSA, Snowden Leaks)