Common social problems in Nigeria I

Social Studies J.S.S 1 Third Term

WEEK 3

Common social problems in Nigeria I

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

     1. Explain what is meant by social problems.

     2. Identify social problems in Nigerian society.

Content

Meaning of Contemporary Social Problems

Social problems could be described as those social vices that came about as a result of urbanization, development of cities, increase in the human population, interaction among people of different social background, different ethnic groups, contact with foreign cultures, use of electronic media, ICT, TV, internet services, prohibited literature etc.

Contemporary social problems in Nigeria

1. Examination Malpractice: Examination malpractice is the term used to describe the various foul means employed by students and their helpers…