Social issues
What is a social issue?
A problem that affects many people in society, such as poverty, racism or homelessness.
What is an active citizen
Someone who takes action to help improve their community or society.
What is a protest?
An expression of disagreement or opposition, often intended to encourage change.
What is a close-up shot commonly used to emphasise?
A character's facial expressions, emotions or reactions.
What is pathos?
A persuasive appeal to the audience's emotions.
Name three social issues that we have explored in class.
Homelessness, climate change, racism, bullying, poverty, healthcare inequality or discrimination.
Name two ways ordinary people can demonstrate active citizenship without spending money.
Volunteering, helping neighbours, raising awareness, participating in community clean-ups or organising petitions.
Name three different ways people can protest
Marches, petitions, strikes, boycotts, speeches or demonstrations.
What does a low-angle camera shot often suggest about a character?
Power, dominance, authority or intimidation, depending on the scene.
What is logos? Give one example.
An appeal to logic and reasoning, such as using statistics, scientific research or factual evidence.
Why is homelessness considered a social issue rather than just a personal problem?
Because it affects many people and can be influenced by wider factors such as housing affordability, unemployment and poverty.
How did LeBron James use his success to support his hometown?
His foundation helped establish the I PROMISE School in Akron, providing education and support for disadvantaged children and families.
What false claim connected 5G technology to COVID-19?
Some people claimed that 5G caused or spread COVID-19. Scientific evidence does not support this claim.
In We the People, what do the recurring leaves and growing plants symbolise?
Hope, growth and the possibility of positive social change.
A social media post says, "BREAKING! SHARE NOW BEFORE THEY DELETE THIS!" Identify two persuasive language techniques.
Imperative language ("SHARE NOW") and urgency or fear-based emotive language. Capitalisation also creates emphasis.
A student is bullied because of their cultural background. Explain why this is both a personal problem and a social issue.
The bullying directly affects the student, but it also reflects the wider social issue of racism and discrimination.
How did MrBeast and his partners help a community, and where did they provide this help?
They supported the construction of a medical clinic in Ghana to improve access to healthcare, including treatment and maternity services.
How did social media contribute to the spread of anti-5G conspiracy theories?
Online videos, social media groups and repeated sharing spread frightening claims, reinforced beliefs and connected supporters.
What is visual juxtaposition? Explain how it is used in We the People.
Placing contrasting images together. The film contrasts advertised luxury living with homelessness to highlight inequality.
Why was Volkswagen's "Clean Diesel" advertising misleading?
Volkswagen promoted certain diesel vehicles as environmentally responsible, but they used software to manipulate emissions testing, undermining the environmental claims.
In We the People, luxury apartments are shown beside rundown housing and homeless tents. What criticism of society is communicated?
The contrast criticises social inequality by highlighting differences in wealth, housing and living conditions within the same community.
Compare LeBron James supporting education with Giannis volunteering at a community kitchen. What does this reveal about active citizenship?
LeBron supported long-term educational opportunities, while Giannis contributed time and practical assistance. Both show that active citizenship can involve different forms of meaningful action.
Can a protest be motivated by genuine concern but still cause harm? Explain using the 5G documentary.
Yes. People may genuinely believe they are protecting others, but acting on misinformation can cause harm. The documentary describes vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure and disruption to communication services.
Explain how the opening panning shot in We the People creates irony and positions the audience.
The luxury apartment advertisement creates an expectation of prosperity before the camera reveals poverty and homelessness. This ironic contrast encourages audiences to recognise and question social inequality.
A viral video receives one million views and claims that 5G causes illness. Explain why popularity doesn't establish credibility and what evidence to check.
Views show how widely something spreads, not whether it is accurate. Check claims against independent scientific research, relevant experts, and reliable evidence.