Essential Social and Safety Concepts Defined

Cultural Identity

A sense of belonging to a group with which one shares ideas, customs, language, etc., transmitted from generation to generation.

Integration

The participation and identification of immigrants with the host country without losing their specific cultural characteristics.

Citizenship

Being a citizen means not just being part of society, but actively participating in the life of society, enjoying equal rights and complying with certain obligations.

Advertising

A communication technique that encourages consumers to buy products or services of a particular brand.

Consumer Law

Consumers have a number of rights as enshrined in Article 51:

• Right to protection of health and security: Products that pose a health risk cannot be sold, and if there is any risk, it should be reported.
• Right to information: The right to know the characteristics of the product.
• The right to compensation for damages: For example, from the use of a product in bad condition.

Human Activities and the Environment

Population growth, industrialization, and consumption are threatening our planet, reducing resources and generating waste.

Going Green

Eco-ethics is everyone's business; it is not the sole responsibility of governments. However, governments must play a key role in boosting measures and laws aimed at protecting the environment.

Civil Protection

Civil protection is a service under the Minister of the Interior and is a public service focused on the study and prevention of high-risk situations, catastrophes, or public calamities, and the relief and protection of persons and property where these situations occur.

Preventing Accidents

To prevent accidents, one must:

• Know the dangers.
• Have risk perception.
• Want to avoid them.

Risk Behavior Factors

Factors contributing to risk behavior include:

• Incorrect or insufficient risk perception: The individual's perception does not match the actual danger.
• Group Influence: Personal behavior is altered by the group.
• Low Self-Awareness: Difficulty recognizing one's own state while performing an action.

The Three 'C's

Common health risks often referred to as the three 'C's are Cancer, Cars (road accidents), and Cardiovascular (heart disease).

Acceptance of Risk

There is no objective measure of risk acceptance; it depends on the personal characteristics (character, education, etc.) of each individual.

Conditions Affecting Risk Perception

Conditions that can affect risk perception include:

• Tiredness
• Fatigue
• Stress
• Euphoria
• Depression