Social Issues and Technological Impact

Vocabulary flashcards covering social issues, causes and characteristics of social problems, unemployment, labor market trends for 2023, and the economic impacts of artificial intelligence and robotics.

Social Problem

A condition that undermines the well-being of some or all members of society, which is typically a subject of public debate and controversy.

Social Issues

Societal conflicts and suffering that affect a large segment of individuals within a community.

Cultural Lag

A primary cause of social problems occurring when technological advancement outpaces non-material culture, creating a gap between material and non-material cultural aspects.

Ogburn's Perspective on Technology

The view articulated by sociologist Ogburn stating that technology widens the gap between the material and non-material aspects of culture, causing individuals to become more materialistic and less attached to traditions.

Disintegrating and Disorganizing

A defining characteristic of social problems representing their tendency to disrupt, fracture, and dismantle social structure and order.

Pathological Phenomenon

A characteristic describing social problems as diseased, abnormal, and inherently harmful conditions within society.

Multiple Causes (Social Problems)

The principle that social problems do not stem from a single or simple cause, but possess complex histories rooted in multiple interrelated factors.

Inter-Connectedness

The characteristic whereby social problems (such as unemployment, poverty, and crime) are linked to one another, amplifying their severity and preventing isolated solutions.

Unemployment

The condition of individuals living without work who are actively seeking employment but unable to find a job, or capable individuals who cannot secure a suitable work opportunity.

Qualification Mismatch

A cause of unemployment where available job vacancies require qualifications or experience that do not align with the educational background or professional skills of job seekers.

Vocational and Career Guidance

A proposed solution to unemployment involving guidance provided to preparatory and secondary school students to help them choose academic paths matching their abilities, interests, and labor market needs.

Retirement Age Reduction

A proposed governmental policy to combat unemployment by lowering the retirement age, enabling new graduates to fill public sector vacancies left by retirees.

Construction Sector (2023 Employment)

The economic sector ranked first in attracting the largest number of workers during the first quarter (Q1) of 2023.

Wholesale and Retail Trade Sector (2023 Employment)

The economic sector ranked second in attracting the largest number of workers during the first quarter (Q1) of 2023.

Health Sector (2023 Employment)

The economic sector ranked third in attracting the largest number of workers during the first quarter (Q1) of 2023.

Artificial Intelligence Vulnerabilities

Complex challenges associated with AI adoption, primarily the lack of transparency and the displacement of human labor by autonomous machines.

China's 2021 AI Milestone

The benchmark year in which China successfully surpassed the United States in the field of artificial intelligence.

China's 2025 Robotics Target

China's national objective to become a global robotics powerhouse and achieve the world's highest robot density by the year 2025.

Robot Density

An industrial metric defined as the number of operational robots per 10,000 employees evaluated on an annual basis.

"Made in China" Strategy

A national initiative driving the adoption of industrial robotics alongside Fourth Industrial Revolution practices in production processes.

Inverse Relationship (Robotics and Unemployment)

The economic dynamic whereby the installation of robotics expands company capacity and requires new operational labor, ultimately reducing the unemployment rate.

Transitional Phase (AI Economy)

The difficult adjustment period during which millions of displaced workers struggle to adapt and acquire the new skills required by an automated economy.