Explain the following points on topic - Social Issues
-> Introduction (what is a social issues)
-> Major social issues
-> Rural social issues V/S Urban social issues
Please explain the above points in detail. 

Solution,

Social Issues’ are the main factors that hinder the growth of a nation. The social issues that roots up in each society affects the country as a whole. Social issues are caused by humans and it is the humans who face its worst consequences. A social issue is something of real concern that affects a certain group of people. Social issues are not caused by a single person; it is the result of various happenings that are beyond a person’s control.

There are some major social issues in Rural and Urban areas.

• Poverty: Poverty means lack of money or material possessions and it is one of the most important social issue. The poverty level is higher in the rural areas as compared to urban areas. Poverty leads to many other social problems such as lack of food, education and health.
• Gender Bias: Discrimination based on gender is another social issue which is commonly found in most of the developing countries. Importance is given only to male and the voice of female is less heard even in the households.
• Caste Discrimination: Discriminating people based on their castes is a social issue that needs to be plucked out. This is a serious social issue because this has taken many innocent lives. Poverty and lack of education are the main reasons for such social issue to rise.

Conclusion: Most of the social problems still exists because people are ignorant of its consequences. The Government and NGO’s must work together to eliminate the social issues from society by educating the people through awareness programmes.