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Social pathology in india
Social Pathology is the scientific study of social problems such as substance abuse, violence, corruption, and human rights violations. The document discusses several types of social pathologies prevalent in India including terrorism, corruption, and problems faced by women such as dowry, child marriage, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. It provides definitions and examples of these issues, their causes and consequences, as well as some preventive measures. Substance abuse is also summarized, outlining common drugs, factors influencing use, consequences of abuse, and management approaches.
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- 1. Social Pathology Dr. P.S. Vijayender Intern Dept. of Community Medicine
- 2. CONTENTS • Definition • Terrorism •Corruption • Problems faced by women • Substance abuse
- 3. DEFINITION Study of actions/behaviorthat violate social norms, including formally enacted rules as well as informal violations of social norms. or Scientific study of social problems
- 4. Social pathologyincludes: substance abuse, violence, abuses of women and children, crime, terrorism, corruption, criminality, discrimination, isolation, stigmatization and human rights violations Social pathologies "often lead to a flood of social, economic and psychological problems that undermine well-being."
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- 7. Definition : •Broadly speaking,it can be defined as a violent action which is there by threatening the common people. Terrorism in India •Since independence India is affected by two types of terrorisms, which are divided based on their architecture. •1) Sub-national terrorism (Naxalism/Maoism): It is due to the organizations formed and acting within the country involving the local people. •2) Non-state terrorism: It is due to the organizations having their roots outside the country.
- 8. Effects • Explosion ofbombs and use of non-lethal weapons aimed at mass destruction. • Loss of innocent people’s lives • Looting of banks. • Hijacking of buses, planes. • Crimes such as kidnap, rape. • Smuggling of goods and weapons. • Counterfeiting of currency. • Cyber crimes. • Human rights violation
- 9. Side effects ofterrorism The terrorist attacks are a challenge to the peace, progress and prosperity of our country. The terrorist attacks hinder the new investments. Foreign investors may not find the country safe anymore and may try to withdraw their current investments even. This in turn leads to unemployment and under-employment. The attacks cause the rise of inflation and reduces the growth rate. The tourism will be seriously affected after terrorist attacks. Also, the players from other countries may not be willing to play in our country. The attacks cause communal clashes among the people. The tensions among people will have its impact on a long run.
- 10. Measures to betaken to fight against terrorism • The government should look in to the root cause; and eradicate sub-national terrorism. It should focus on the uplifting of the economically and socially backward classes, mainly tribals, who are both the active participants and victims of sub- national terrorism in many cases. It should create more jobs of good salaries to check out the problems of both unemployment and under- employment.
- 11. Implementable solutions • Someleaders and rich people are allegedly financing the terrorist institutions. The government should combat against illicit finance. The cyber security cell must be strengthened. India should upgrade all of its weapon and defense systems and should provide funds in the budget accordingly.
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- 13. CAUSES OF CORRUPTION Lack ofeffective management and organization of administrative mechanism. Lack of economic stability. Lack of effective political leadership. • Diminishing values in the society. • Diminishing patriotism. • Lack of awareness about policies and procedures. • Low literacy rate
- 14. CONSEQUENCES OF CORRUPTION Loss ofNational wealth Hindrance and obstruction in development Backwardness Poverty Authority and power in wrong hands Rise in terrorism and crimes Rise in suicide cases Psychological and social disorders
- 15. Top corruption scamsin India • 2G Spectrum Scam • Commonwealth Games Scandal • IPO Scandal • Satyam Scandal • Bofors Scam • The Fodder Scam • The Hawala Scandal • Coal mining scam
- 16. Tackle Corruption • LokpalBill Implementation • Anti-corruption police and courts. • Vigorous punishments • Anti-corruption websites. • Anti-corruption Organizations. • Self determination not to give bribe. • Awareness and campaigns through medias, social networking sites, road shows etc.
- 17. Social problems facedby Indian women
- 18. Problems faced Femalefeticide Neglect during childhood Malnutrition Illiteracy Child marriage Sexual abuse Acid attacks Dowry Domestic violence
- 19. Dowry Dowry is definedas the property , which a man receives from his wife or her family at the time of marriage. • It is regulated by factors like : • Groom’s service and salary • Economic status • Educational qualification etc.
- 20. Dowry • In 1961,the Government of India passed the Dowry Prohibition Act, making dowry demands in wedding arrangements illegal. • In 1985, the Dowry Prohibition (maintenance of lists of presents to the bride and bridegroom) Rules were framed. • According to these rules, a signed list should be maintained of presents given at the time of the marriage to the bride and the bridegroom.
- 22. Female fetecide • Femalefeticide is the act of aborting a foetus because it is female. • It is estimated that more than 10 million female foetuses have been illegally aborted in India. • It’s a very common in villages. • It has become tradition for some families to have male children only.
- 23. SEX RATIO ININDIA 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 1981 1991 2001 2011 MALE / 100 FEMALES
- 24. Child marriage Gettingmarried before attaining full mental and physical maturity. In rural area 70%of girls are married before they are 18 And nearly 56% of married girls bear children before they are 19
- 25. WHAT ARE SEXUAL CRIMES? •Incest • Forced Prostitution • Rape • Aggravated Sexual Assault • Buggery • Child Sexual Abuse • Sexual Harassment • Sexual Violence
- 26. SEXUAL ABUSE: EFFECTS Psychological: •depression, • post-traumatic stress disorder • anxiety, • eating disorders, • poor self esteem, • dissociative disorders, • neurosis, • school/learning problems, • substance abuse, • self-destructive behaviour • suicide, • antisocial behaviour, • short term memory impairments. Physical: • pain • internal laceration • Internal bleeding • damage to internal organs, • death, • infections and • sexually transmitted diseases
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- 32. Prevention • Education • Employment •Empowerment • Strict legislation • Ethical awareness
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- 34. Major Types ofCommonly Abused Drugs • Alcohol (ethanol) • Nicotine (all forms of tobacco) • Stimulants o Amphetamines, Cocaine, Crack, Caffeine, Nicotine • Hallucinogens/Psychedelics o LSD, Mescaline, Peyote, Psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) • Depressants o Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Valium, Alcohol
- 35. Major Types ofCommonly Abused Drugs (continued) • Cannabis • Marijuana and Hashish • Anabolic Steroids • A synthetic form of the male hormone testosterone • Inhalants/Organic Solvents • Inhalants such as gasoline, model glue, paint thinner, certain foods, herbs, and vitamins • Narcotics/Opiates o Opium, Morphine, Codeine, and Heroin
- 36. Four Principle FactorsThat Affect Drug Use • Pharmacological Factors: How does a drug affect the body? How do drug ingredients interact with the body and the nervous system? • Cultural Factors: How do societal views, determined by custom and tradition, affect our initial approach to drug use? • Social Factors: What are the specific reasons why a drug is taken (curing an illness, self-medicating, peer pressure, family upbringing, membership in drug-abusing subcultures, etc.)? • Contextual Factors: How do physical surroundings (rock concerts, nightclubs, or fraternity and sorority parties) affect drug use?
- 37. • Precipitating Factors: -Curiosity & natural tendency to experiment with drugs - Disturbed domestic environment: broken home, lack of communication between parents & children - Escapism from tensions & frustrations - Adoption of western life styles - Ignorance about ill effects of drugs
- 38. Consequences: - Crime - Murder -Prostitution - Malnutrition - Neglect of family life - Unemployment - Debt/Bankrupt - Delinquency - RTA - Cirrhosis, alcoholic psychosis, alcohol dependency
- 39. • Management: a) Identificationof drug addicts b) Motivation for drug detoxification c) Hospitalization d) Detoxification e) Counselling f) Follow-up: clinics, home visit g) Simultaneous changes in environment: home, school, college h) Psychotherapy
- 40. • Preventive measures: -Education of target groups through: o Television o Radio o Leaflets o Posters Creation of mass awareness
- 41. Conclusion • Social problemsprevention activities: • 1. Provide information • 2. Promote awareness and self-efficacy • 3. Provide skills building • 4. Provide healthy alternatives • 5. Change norms
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