Social Problems in Societies
Caroline Muthoni Kagane
Kenyatta University

Social Problems in Societies. A social problem is an issue that has an impact on members of society. It either affects members directly or indirectly. These are problems that a community agrees to be acceptable or unacceptable. Things like abortion, poverty, drug abuse and domestic violence can be listed as examples of social problems (Linda, ‎David , & ‎Caroline , 2012). Drug abuse is excessive, irrational and self-damaging use of a substance resulting to continuous craving, psychological damage, illusion or death. Drug abuse is a societal problem mainly affecting the youth both in school and out. Most youths engage in drug abuse out of peer pressure from friends who recruit each other into cults. The use of drugs in societies is high where the level of literacy is low. Nana (2006) notes that learned youths who are struggling to find good job after they are through with their education, get frustrated and engage themselves in use of drugs. This is one of the major problems in many societies where people cannot find job that match their level of education hence find comfort in use of drugs. Easy availability of drugs in today’s society makes it effortless for many people to get access to drug resulting to even small children using drugs. There are so many outlets where people can get drugs at a cheaper price hence so many people engaging themselves in drug abuse (Bosco & ‎Moses, 2011). Abortion is getting rid of a pregnancy by removing embryo or fetus before it matures. Abortion is a social problem since there is division between pro-life, who believe that life begins at conception hence abortion is murder of guiltless person, and pro choice who believe that abortion is not wrong and women should not be restricted on what to do with their bodies by the government. It this has led into a lot of promiscuity; many young girls are engaging themselves in early and unsafe sex. Girls no longer fear sexually transmitted diseases but fear giving birth, thus creating room for abortion which is normally done unprofessionally. This leads to many girls not conceiving in future causing reduction in marriages and also at times it leads to death. Abortion has caused many divorce in the society, where a woman feels has the right to do what she want with her a body so she opts for abortion without involving the man. When the man finds out it causes violence leading to separation or divorce (Jay‎ & Patricia, 1984). Domestic violence is emotional or physical dangerous acts between people who are married or people who are in a relationship. Violence can lead to death, permanent impairment or depression to either of the partner. Domestic violence has become social problem in that children who witness domestic violence are likely to abuse drugs, alcohol, at times attempt to commit suicide, run way from home and some even engage in teen prostitution. The person involved in domestic violence experience short-term and long-term effects. Victim may experience miscarriage, physical injury, depression and attempt murder (Karen, 2011).
In conclusion Social problems are a reality that needs to be looked at since they make a country lag behind. Mostly, they affect youths who are pillars of a country and are supposed to build the nation. However social problems can be eradicated by developing social awareness through countrywide campaigns and in social media (James, 2010).

References
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