The Difference Between Private Troubles And Public Issues

The Difference between Private Troubles and Public Issues Name Institution Due Date The Difference between Private Troubles and Public Issues What is your person’s name? Nelson. What is your person’s personal private trouble? Unemployment How might this private trouble also be considered a public issue (i.e. political climate, economics, historical context, geography, culture, value system, social norms, and unemployment rate)? In other words, identify and discuss one or more structural problems within society related to the personal trouble. Unemployment is an indication of the political and economic climate of a country. When the political climate of a country is not conducive, there cannot be a conducive environment for businesses to run and create employment opportunities. Policies that make it possible for a country to develop and grow economically cannot be enacted in a political climate marred with divisive and corrupt endeavors. Aside from the political climate of a country, there is also the issue of social norms and the values upheld by society. If a society upholds the values of corruption, nepotism, and inequality, chances are high that unemployment rate will also be high and people like Nelson will increase. How might your person’s biography and group membership [i.e. race, class, gender, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, generation, place of birth, household income] influence the situation? Well, Nelson’s biography can influence his situation in several ways. First of all, the household income can influence his education. Without proper education, Nelson’s dream of advancing himself career-wise will be greatly hampered. Low household income often means that parents cannot afford basic amenities for their children including education. In the end, household income ends up influencing one’s ability to secure a job. Race can also be a factor for Nelson especially in a society that embraces racism. Nelson is black and if color is a factor in a society, it will also influence the opportunities available for the people. Place of birth often influences or guarantees a person their class status. For Nelson, securing a job will be a difficult task if his family is lowly classed. O...