Current Global Issues and Social Trends Analysis
Spain: A Migration Country
1. Why did emigration decrease?
The number of emigrants decreased drastically, which caused unemployment to increase significantly.
2. What changes have occurred?
Recently, immigrants have been arriving in Spain in large numbers. Moreover, there are many undocumented immigrants attempting to reside in the country.
Virtual or Plastic Media?
1. Will buyers pay for digital content?
Buyers will only pay if they choose to, as digital content can often be downloaded for free. However, if they prefer the conventional CD, they must pay for it.
2. How can companies maintain revenue?
Companies may earn less money unless they release products with extra special packages to attract consumer interest.
Graphic Warnings on Cigarette Packets
1. What message should pictures transmit?
Pictures should convey that smoking can cause death or serious illness to smokers and those around them.
2. How will authorities reduce smoking?
By forbidding smoking in public places and prohibiting the sale of tobacco to minors, authorities intend to prevent many deaths and the suffering of victims' families and friends.
Global Warming
1. How is it occurring?
The greenhouse effect is increasing; the global average temperature is rising mainly because we are burning excessive amounts of coal and oil.
2. Why is it a concern?
Polar ice caps may melt as a direct consequence of higher temperatures.
Barbie and Body Image
1. Why can dolls affect self-esteem?
Children may want to look like the doll, which is extremely slim, potentially leading to eating disorders and insecurity regarding their own image.
2. How can we address this?
By educating children about the dangers of extreme thinness and the importance of being healthy.
The Future of the European Union
1. What are the tasks?
The tasks involve working on the future of a larger Europe and the European Constitution.
2. What are the risks?
The danger is that other Middle Eastern and African countries may demand to be allowed to join.
Saying Goodbye After 30 Months
1. How was the evidence obtained?
The evidence was obtained by interviewing people and medically testing 5,000 couples.
2. Why does the effect last?
It lasts because that is the duration of the effects of the chemicals in the brain.
Predators
1. Are all living things predators?
No, only those that kill other animals for food.
2. What is the debate on hunting?
Dr. Miller believes great predators cannot kill at will and struggle to do so, while other naturalists think their physical characteristics make hunting easy for them.