Social Issues

pervasive problem

a problem that is happening everywhere and likely to spread

daunting problem

a problem is making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something; likely to make somebody feel this way

outstanding problem

a problem that has not yet paid, done, solved, etc.

a fresh drive

a new, energetic, or determined effort towards achieving something.

structural transformation

long-term process of shifting an economy's economic structure from low-productivity sectors, such as agriculture, to higher-productivity sectors, like manufacturing and services.

social fabric

the interconnected web of relationships, norms, values, and institutions that bind a society together and shape how individuals interact within a community.

deep-rooted opinion

an opinion that is existing for a long time and very difficult to change : firmly established

reap the benefits of

to obtain something, especially something good, as a direct result of something that you have done

Cultural assimilation

The process where a minority group adopts the customs of the majority.

To erode cultural identity

To gradually weaken or destroy the uniqueness of a culture.

Digital echo chambers

An environment where a person only encounters information that reflects and reinforces their own existing beliefs.

The curation of one's persona

The act of carefully selecting and displaying only the "best" parts of one's life online.

Dissemination of information

The rapid spread of information (can be good or bad).

To lose touch with (one's roots)

To become disconnected from one's culture or background.

To paint a distorted picture

To provide a false or misleading representation.