1 The state and the individual
Government structure – bureaucracy, political organisation Pressure groups – political parties, trade unions The electoral system / democracy
View Article2 The distribution of wealth
Wealth and poverty - rich v poor Rural life v urban life – patterns of spending Third World v developed world – aid given, aid required Regional differences within Germany – East v West Poverty /...
View Article3 Health issues
Effects of present day lifestyles on health Mental health Health care – costs, advances, priorities Poverty and health issues – Third World, starvation, deprivation Addictions – alcohol, smoking, drugs...
View Article4 Transport issues
Public v private transport Merits v de-merits of cars, aeroplanes, trains, bicycles etc Road congestion and accidents Influence of travel/transport on the environment and health Transport issues in...
View Article5 Science and technology
IT revolution – effects on work/school/home Communications technology Energy self-sufficiency Space exploration Genetically modified food Cloning and other medical advances
View Article6 Racism
Rightwing organisations eg Neo-nazism in Germany and Europe – racist attacks / murders Organisations against racism Racism in everyday life – at school, in the workplace etc Attitudes towards new...
View Article7 Crime and punishment
Reasons for (youth) crime – lack of opportunities, drugs, poverty, per pressure etc Values of society Incidents, lawlessness and punishments: effective deterrents Role of parents, teachers, media The...
View Article8 Future of Europe
European Union / European parliament and European Commission Enlargement of future European Union – constitution etc Nationalism v internationalism Attitudes in member states Freedom of movement –...
View Article9 Global issues
Developed world / developing world – economic interdependency etc East v West – lifestyles, religions politics Military intervention and the fight against terrorism War / conflict / arms trade / child...
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