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Meaning of issue in English
issuenoun [ C ] uk
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/ˈɪʃ.uː/ /ˈɪs.juː/ us
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/ˈɪʃ.uː/ /ˈɪs.juː/
issue noun [C]
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B1 a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about: environmental/ethical/personal issues As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically. Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem).
at issue
C2 most important in what is being discussed: The point at issue is what is best for the child.
See more make an issue of something disapproving
to make something seem more important than it should be, or to argue about it: Of course I'll help you - there's no need to make an issue of it.
See more take issue with someone/something C1 formal
to disagree strongly: I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions.
See more have an issue with someone/something
to dislike or disapprove of someone or something and let it upset or worry you: I feel like my dad has an issue with me having a husband with a different religion.
See more have issues (with someone/something)
to have difficulty or disagreement with someone or something: All the people in the study had low self-esteem and had issues with their bodies.
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More examplesFewer examplesThe party is divided over the issue of capital punishment.Animal experimentation is a highly emotive issue.We met on several occasions to discuss the issue.They launched a vehement attack on the government's handling of environmental issues.Staffing is still a relatively unimportant issue compared to the other problems that we're encountering.
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Topics & areas of interest
affair
angle
backyard
bailiwick
centrism
con
convention
current issue
field
front
kingdom
leitmotiv
province
specialism
subject
talk
talking point
thematically
themed
topically
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issue noun [C]
(PRODUCT)
B2 a set of newspapers or magazines published at the same time or a single copy of a newspaper or magazine: There's an article on motorbikes in the latest/next issue. An old issue of "Homes and Gardens" lay on the table.
An issue of shares is a time when a company gives people the chance to buy part of it or gives extra shares to people who already own some.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Newspapers & magazines
above/below the fold idiom
annal
anti-press
back copy
broadsheet
chronicle
circulation
comic
fold
full-page
gazette
glossy magazine
house journal
house organ
organ
pulp
quarterly
rag
sentinel
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Idiom
without issue
issueverb [ T ] uk
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/ˈɪʃ.uː/ /ˈɪs.juː/ us
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/ˈɪʃ.uː/ /ˈɪs.juː/
C2 to produce or provide something official: The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans.
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
to accuse someone of somethingaccuseHe was accused of statutory rape.make an accusation againstShe was arrested for making false accusations against her former employer.level an accusation againstFerguson was furious at the accusations levelled against his player.level a charge againstShe denied all the charges levelled against her.hurl accusations atShe hurled accusations at her ex-husband across the courtroom.charge someone withHe was charged with three counts of fraud.
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More examplesFewer examplesPolice have issued an Identikit of the man they want to question.The Palace has issued a statement criticizing the newspaper report.He started issuing peremptory instructions.He will be issuing directions to judges on sentencing in the next few days.The company has been forced to issue a statement about yesterday's accident.
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Giving, providing and supplying
accommodate
accommodate someone with something
administer
administration
afford
arm someone with something
dish
hand off
hand something back
hand something down
hand something in
hand something out
outfit
provision
re-equipment
reassign
reassignment
rebid
regift
render
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Phrasal verb
issue from something
(Definition of issue from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
issue | American Dictionary
issuenoun [ C ] us
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issue noun [C]
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a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about: There continues to be a great deal of debate over the property tax issue. Isn’t the need to hire more staff what’s really at issue here (= the subject of the disagreement)? I like my hair this way – I don’t see why you have to make an issue of it (= cause it to be a problem).
issue noun [C]
(SUPPLY)
a group or series, or one of a group or series, of things that are supplied, made available, or printed at the same time: A new issue of postage stamps was released to honor women in the military. He picked up an old issue of Life magazine.
issueverb [ T ] us
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issue verb [T]
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to give, supply, or produce something official: Reporters gathered on the White House lawn, hoping that the president would issue a statement.
(Definition of issue from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
issue | Business English
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[ C or U ]
FINANCE, STOCK MARKET
(also issuance) the offer for sale by a company or organization of financial products such as shares or bonds: bond/stock/share issuethe issue of sth Shareholders approved the issue of 12 million shares of preferred stock.in issue Total shares in issue are in excess of the those stated in the report.at/on issue While the shares dipped below the price at issue, some buying support lifted the stock back into positive territory.
[ C ]
FINANCE, STOCK MARKET all of a particular type of shares, bonds, etc. that are offered for sale together: Since it is the largest issue and the market is witnessing poor performance, investors might not get value. We launched an exchange offer to buy back existing bonds in return for a new issue.
[ C ] a group or series, or one of a group or series, of things that are made available, published, or printed at the same time: an issue of a journal/magazine/newspaper The latest issue of the journal features interviews with twelve great business leaders. today's/this month's/Saturday's/etc. issue Issue number one of the comic book sold for $1.2 million at auction.
[ C or U ]
MONEY the act of making available coins, currency, or stamps by a government, or the items themselves: Issue of a new ten rupee coin replaced a note of a similar denomination already in circulation. We expect the release of two commemorative coin issues by the United States Mint.
[ C ] a subject or problem that people think or talk about, or need to deal with: address/tackle/resolve an issue The service offers confidential help to filers who cannot resolve an issue through normal channels. consider/discuss an issue a central/core/key issue a major/minor issuea critical/serious issue Health care could become a critical issue in political debate. a complex/controversial/sensitive issue
[ C ]
LAW a question that people still disagree about after all sides have argued for their clients in court: Pleadings, depositions, and admissions on file show that there is no genuine issue.
be at issue formal
to be the most important part of what is being discussed: The point at issue is what is best for the firm.
take issue with sth formal
to disagree strongly with someone: take issue with sb over sth I took issue with him over his interpretation of the instructions.
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authorized issue
bank of issue
bonus issue
capitalization issue
cash issue
corporate issuer
euro-equity issue
free issue
outstanding issue
scrip issue
issueverb [ T ] uk
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FINANCE, STOCK MARKET to offer for sale financial products such as shares or bonds: issue shares/stock/bonds The notes are being issued to fund public infrastructure improvements. About $8.8 billion of debt was issued to pay dividends.
to officially publish or announce something: issue a report/statement/warning A competitor issued a statement calling its bid superior to the one that had been accepted. issue an apology/a notice/an order The city issued a certificate of occupancy for the new building.
LAW to start a legal process: issue a warrant/writ The judge issued a writ of possession, an order that allowed the bank to take possession of the collateral.
to give someone something, especially officially: issue sth to sb/sth Officials issued new passports to refugees at the consulate.issue sb with sth Employees who are off sick for more than seven days will be issued with notes.
MONEY to make or release new coins, currency, or stamps: The regime in December issued new currency and wiped out private savings.
(Definition of issue from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of issue
issue
Claims for missing issues should be made immediately on receipt of the subsequent issue.
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A key issue in the book is an analysis of the experience with the application of economic instruments, such as charges and tradable discharge permits.
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In the above conversation, the nurse followed up her responsibilities agreed at the discharge planning meeting regarding discussing discharge issues with the patient.
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Perhaps also surprisingly, the number of refereed papers on food quality and human health issues were similar for both conventional and organic research.
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Further investigation is required, because the issues are too important for simply assuming that persistence and intractability necessarily imply an organic genesis.
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And often they are interested in history due to contemporary philosophical issues.
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On neither of these ways of construing the existence question does it present a substantial philosophical issue.
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This is not to suggest that there were no philosophical issues at stake.
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In practice this procedure would also issue an order to physically ship the merchandise.
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The very definition of a mora implies weight-sensitivity; moreover, it is not clear that this is a purely labeling/ terminological issue.
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The six papers that make up this issue have been selected purely on the basis of the formal refereeing process.
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Is this a purely academic issue or something that can happen in reality?
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Since the key issue is the psychological pressure that law can exert on every individual mind, the law must be clear, well diffused, and foreseeable.
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Limited almost exclusively to problems of spatial perception, that analysis gives short shrift to even the most fundamental issues of psychological or physiological import.
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One extension of this point returns us to the issue of institutional structures within civil society.
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Collocations with issue
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behavioural issuesIn addition, positive aspects of an autistic person's style of learning are suggested, which may help classroom relationships, pupil motivation and behavioural issues.
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bioethical issueA second bioethical issue that has been in the public eye in the past few years is eligibility for access to reproductive technologies.
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bread-and-butter issueIt is often said that people are not particularly interested in that policy sphere, as it does not deal with bread-and-butter issues.
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issue (SUBJECT)
at issue
make an issue of something
take issue with someone/something
have an issue with someone/something
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issue
1 of 2
noun
is·sue
ˈi-(ˌ)shü
chiefly Southern ˈi-shə,
chiefly British ˈis-(ˌ)yü
plural issues
Synonyms of issue
1
a(1)
: a vital or unsettled matter
economic issues
(2)
: concern, problem
I have issues with his behavior
b
: a matter that is in dispute between two or more parties
"… He insists that this was an issue over health care policy, not over the former vice president's age or agility. …"—Ed O'Keefe They misquoted me, but I didn't want to make an issue of it.
see also take issue
c
: the point at which an unsettled matter is ready for a decision
brought the matter to an issue
2
a
: the thing or the whole quantity of things given out at one time
read the latest issue
b
: the act of publishing or officially giving out or making available
the next issue of commemorative stamps issue of supplies by the quartermaster
3
: offspring, progeny
died without issue
4
: a discharge (as of blood) from the body
5
: a means or place of going out : exit, outlet
6
: the action of going, coming, or flowing out : egress, emergence
7
a
: something coming forth from a specified source
issues of a disordered imagination
b
obsolete
: deed
8
a
: a final outcome that usually constitutes a solution (as of a problem) or resolution (as of a difficulty)
b
obsolete
: a final conclusion or decision about something arrived at after consideration
c
archaic
: termination, end
hope that his enterprise would have a prosperous issue—T. B. Macaulay
9
issues plural
: proceeds from a source of revenue (such as an estate)
issueless
ˈi-shü-ləs
adjective
issue
2 of 2
verb
issued; issuing
transitive verb
1
a
: to put forth or distribute usually officially
government issued a new airmail stamp issue orders
b
: to send out for sale or circulation : publish
c
British
: provide sense 1a, supply
2
: to cause to come forth : discharge, emit
intransitive verb
1
a
: to go, come, or flow out
b
: to come forth : emerge
2
: accrue
profits issuing from the sale of the stock
3
: to be a consequence or final outcome : emanate, result
4
: to appear or become available through being officially put forth or distributed
5
: eventuate, terminate
6
archaic
: to descend from a specified parent or ancestor
issuer
noun
Phrases
at issue
1
or less commonly in issue
: under discussion or in dispute
2
: in a state of controversy : in disagreement
Synonyms
Noun
aftereffect
aftermath
backwash
child
conclusion
consequence
corollary
development
effect
fate
fruit
outcome
outgrowth
precipitate
product
result
resultant
sequel
sequence
upshot
Verb
get out
publish
put out
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spring, arise, rise, originate, derive, flow, issue, emanate, proceed, stem mean to come up or out of something into existence. spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.
an idea that springs to mind
arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.
new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence
originate implies a definite source or starting point.
the fire originated in the basement
derive implies a prior existence in another form.
the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast
flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.
words flowed easily from her pen
issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.
blood issued from the cut
emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.
reports emanating from the capital
proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.
advice that proceeds from the best of intentions
stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.
industries stemming from space research
Examples of issue in a Sentence
Noun
She is concerned with a variety of social issues.
Water purity is a public health issue.
The President's speech addressed a number of important issues.
campaign issues like education and defense
The issue is poverty, not race: to talk about race is simply to confuse the issue.
The case involves some complicated legal issues.
He should stop dodging the issue and make a decision now.
There's an interesting article on page 12 of this issue.
the most recent issue of the magazine
Verb
Each employee will be issued an identification card.
The Post Office will issue a new first-class stamp.
The company plans to raise money by issuing more stock.
The bank will be issuing a new credit card.
the bank's newly issued credit card
The king issued a decree forbidding all protests.
A severe storm warning has been issued.
The police have issued a warrant for her arrest.
A steady flow of lava issued from a crack in the rock.
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Recent Examples on the WebNoun
Qualified tax strategists, especially Enrolled Agents, are empowered to represent clients before the IRS in audits, appeals, and tax dispute resolutions, offering invaluable assistance during complex tax issues.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
Both the United States and the United Nations have stepped back from leadership roles, a reflection of how poorly interventions in Haiti have gone and also the wide range of issues in other parts of the world at the moment.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
This chromosome issue could help explain the miniature deer that frequents Dillard’s yard, but the native Pennsylvanian has his own theory.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 7 Mar. 2024
The therapeutic van program already faced issues when the city sought to expand it in 2023.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
As much as 20% of technology money that is budgeted for new products is then diverted to resolving issues related to tech debt.
—John Kell, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
Sasha Hupka covers county government and regional issues for The Arizona Republic.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
Kanye West’s comeback was fraught with legal issues and questions of whether the American public would accept him again after his career was decimated following a string of antisemitic remarks made by the rapper.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Citing the issues raised in the lawsuit and the ongoing investigation, one union, Chapter 500 of California School Employees Assn., has withdrawn its endorsement of Ortiz.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024
Verb
None of them have received a refund as of yet, but the tournament spokesman said refunds will start being issued on March 7 for those who bought their ticket on the WM Phoenix Open website.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
On Monday, Forest Park City Council voted to declare a 180-day moratorium on issuing zoning certificates for adult use, aka recreational, marijuana dispensaries, cultivators, processors, testing facilities and other similar establishments.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024
But, in failing to issue an endorsement immediately after Super Tuesday, Haley distinguished herself from other Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, who both bent the knee before Trump on Wednesday.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
How many winter weather advisories were issued this winter?
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024
Even mail was getting a stricter treatment, with China’s postal authority issuing a notice late last month outlining a system of double inspection for incoming packages during the two sessions period – with residents taking to social media to complain of delays.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024
The Whitmer administration initially sought to avoid the income tax trigger through a proposal that would have diverted 2022 income tax revenue into a special fund used to issue one-time $180 rebate checks.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024
She had been involved in social justice issues her whole life.
—Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 25 Feb. 2024
The report is being issued just a few days before Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes a 2024-25 budget with an immense deficit: $68 billion, according to the Legislature’s budget analyst.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, exit, proceeds, from Anglo-French, from issir to come out, go out, from Latin exire to go out, from ex- + ire to go; akin to Goth iddja he went, Greek ienai to go, Sanskrit eti he goes
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 9 Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a
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force the issue
make an issue of
standard-issue
without issue
wedge issue
take issue
in issue
at issue
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issue
1 of 2
noun
is·sue
ˈish-ü
1
: the action of going, coming, or flowing out
2
: a means or place of going out : exit, outlet
3
: offspring, progeny
4
: final outcome : result
5
: a point of debate or controversy
6
: a giving off (as of blood) from the body
7
: something issued or issuing
especially
: the copies of a publication published at one time
issue
2 of 2
verb
issued; issuing
1
: to go, come, or flow out : emerge
water issuing from a pipe
2
a
: to cause to come forth
b
: to distribute officially
c
: to send out for sale or circulation : publish
3
: to come as an effect : result
issuer
noun
Etymology
Verb
Middle English issuen "to go out, flow out," derived from early French issir "to come or go out," from Latin exire "to go out," from ex- "out of, from" and ire "to go" — related to exit, itinerary, transit
Medical Definition
issue
noun
is·sue
ˈish-(ˌ)ü, chiefly British ˈis-(ˌ)yü
1
: progeny
2
a
: a discharge (as of blood) from the body that is caused by disease or other physical disorder or that is produced artificially
a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians—Luke 8:43 (Authorized Version)
b
: an incision made to produce such a discharge
Legal Definition
issue
1 of 2
noun
is·sue
ˈi-ˌshü, -ˌsyü
1
plural
: proceeds from a source of revenue (as an estate)
rents, issues, and profits
2
: one or more lineal descendants
died without issue
compare child, heir
3
a
: a vital question or problem
cited a national security issue raised an issue of public safety
b
: a matter of dispute between two or more parties
specifically
: a single material point of fact or law in litigation that is affirmed by one side and denied by the other and that is a subject of the final determination (as by jury) of the proceedings
—
genuine issue
: an issue of fact that requires adjudication by trial rather than summary judgment because sufficient evidence exists to support a verdict for the party opposing the motion for summary judgment
Note:
The burden is on the party moving for summary judgment to show that no genuine issue is in dispute.
—
issue of fact
: a dispute about a material fact that is raised by pleadings and that must be resolved by a decision under the law in order to become res judicata
—
issue of law
: a question specifically regarding the application of law to a case
instructed the jury on various issues of law—United States v. Levine, 41 F.3d 607 (1994)
c
: the point at which a legal matter is ready for determination (as by trial)
filed pleadings and brought the case to issue
4
a
: the offering or selling of a group of securities by a corporation or government
a new bond issue
b
: the securities offered or sold in such a group
sold the entire issue
issue
2 of 2
verb
is·sue
ˈi-shü
issued; issuing
intransitive verb
1
: accrue
profits issuing from the sale of the stock
2
: to become available or be put forth by authority
waited for the search warrant to issue
transitive verb
: to put forth or distribute usually officially
issue a subpoena issue bonds issue credit
issuer
noun
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issues
1 of 2
noun
Definition of issues
plural of issue
1
as in consequences
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one of the issues of the Civil War was a resolution to the question of states' rights
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
consequences
outcomes
results
resultants
effects
products
developments
implications
aftermaths
matters of course
aftereffects
fruits
precipitates
children
ramifications
sequels
fates
corollaries
sequences
conclusions
upshots
outgrowths
repercussions
backwashes
byproducts
echos
side effects
side reactions
echoes
denouements
fallouts
dénouements
by-products
aftershocks
afterclaps
ripples
offshoots
blowbacks
spin-offs
afterglows
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reasons
causes
factors
considerations
occasions
antecedents
determinants
grounds
causations
foundations
bases
bases
incentives
sources
stimuli
origins
roots
mothers
springs
groundworks
inspirations
impetuses
instigations
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2
as in exits
a place or means of going out
since the lake is the issue of the polluted river, it is becoming polluted as well
Synonyms & Similar Words
exits
outlets
escapes
egresses
mouths
releases
vents
openings
escape hatches
gates
passages
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
entries
entrances
entryways
entranceways
entrees
accesses
entrées
ingresses
issues
2 of 2
verb
present tense third-person singular of issue
1
as in publishes
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
plans to issue a monthly newsletter
Synonyms & Similar Words
publishes
prints
reprints
comes out with
gets out
reissues
produces
contributes
edits
markets
copublishes
manufactures
puts out
syndicates
serializes
republishes
distributes
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
suppresses
censors
2
as in releases
to throw or give off
a volcano issuing vast clouds of hot ash
Synonyms & Similar Words
releases
casts
radiates
emits
emanates
eliminates
evolves
sends (out)
discharges
vents
shoots
gives out
expels
exhales
throws out
expires
irradiates
pours
jets
exudes
oozes
sprays
erupts
secretes
evacuates
excretes
spurts
ejects
squirts
spouts
gushes
outpours
spews
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
takes up
absorbs
sucks (up)
soaks (up)
sponges
inhales
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Disclosure: Human Rights Careers may be compensated by course providers.Top 20 Current Global Issues We Must Address
What are the most pressing issues in the world today? What will demand the most attention in the next 5, 10, and 20+ years? In this article, which frequently refers to the World Economic Forum’s 17th Edition of the Global Risks Report, we’ll highlight 20 current global issues we must address, including issues related to climate change, COVID-19, social rights, and more. While it’s hardly a comprehensive discussion, it’s a solid introduction to the kinds of concerns facing our world today.
#1. Poverty
In fall 2022, the World Bank will update the International Poverty Line from $1.90 to $2.15. This means anyone living on less than $2.15 is in “extreme poverty.” Why the change? Increases in the costs of food, clothing, and shelter between 2011-2017 make the “real value of $2.15 in 2017 prices equal to $1.90 in 2011 prices. As for the World Bank’s goal to reduce extreme poverty to 3% or less by 2030, the pandemic has made it even harder. Extreme poverty isn’t the only poverty we have to contend with. 62% of the global population lives on less than $10/day. While there’s been progress over the years, the end of poverty is still far off.
Learn more about tackling poverty with an online course: Poverty & Population: How Demographics Shape Policy (Columbia University)
#2. Climate change
The IPCC released its sixth report in 2022. In its summary for policy-makers, the report’s authors outlined a series of near-term, mid-term, and long-term risks. If global warming reaches 1.5°C in the near term (2021-2040), it would cause “unavoidable increases in multiple climate hazards,” as well as “multiple risks to ecosystems and humans.” In the long term, climate change will present major health issues, premature deaths, risks to cities and settlements, and other dangers. Mitigation is desperately needed – and fast. Because of climate change’s connection to other issues on this list, it’s one of the most serious challenges facing humanity.
Learn more about climate change with an online course: Science and Engineering of Climate Change (EDHEC Business School)
#3. Food insecurity
According to the 2022 Global Report on Food Crises, which is produced by the Global Network against Food Crises, the number of people in crisis or worse is the highest it’s been in the six years since the report has existed. Close to 193 million people were experiencing acute food insecurity in 2021, which is an increase of almost 40 million since 2020. This represents a staggering 80% increase since 2016. Causes include “economic shocks,” like an increase in global food prices. Domestic food price inflation in low-income countries also rose a lot. “Weather-related disasters” are also a big driver. For 15.7 million people in 15 countries, it was the primary driver of acute food insecurity.
Learn more about food insecurity with an online course: Feeding the World (University of Pennsylvania)
#4. Refugee rights
According to UNHCR, the war in Ukraine sparked the fastest-growing refugee crisis since WWII. Almost 6 million (as of May 10, 2022) people have fled. The UNCHR’s Refugee Brief, which compiles the week’s biggest refugee stories, has recently described situations in places like Somalia, where thousands of people were displaced due to severe drought. Between January and mid-April, more than 36,000 refugees from Nigeria, Mali, and Burkina Faso arrived in Niger. These are only a few examples of the refugee crises, which endangers already marginalized groups – like women and children – and puts them at an increased risk of trafficking, violence, and death.
Learn more about refugee rights with an online course: Refugees in the 21st Century (University of London)
#5. COVID-19
The WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2022. It will continue to be a major issue for the world. The WEF’s Global Risks Report 2022 discusses COVID’s effects at length, including major economic recovery disparities and social erosion. According to a January 2022 article from NPR, there are also issues with vaccinations as many countries continue to have trouble getting doses. Distribution, vaccine hesitancy, healthcare systems, and other problems also factor into low vaccination rates. While we may never know the exact impact, the WHO estimates that between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2021, there were around 14.9 million excess deaths linked to COVID-19.
Learn more about the impact of COVID-19 with an online course: Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future (Institute for the Future)
#6. Future pandemic preparation and response
COVID-19 taught the world the importance of prepardeness. In a Harvard blog, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, outlined the lessons the world should take to heart. The first: science has to guide policy. The politicization of the pandemic led to a lot of unnecessary damage. Another lesson is that science must pair with equity or it can actually make inequalities worse. This is obvious when looking at how low-income countries struggled to get the vaccines while wealthier countries stocked up. More resilient healthcare systems are also a must, as well as more coherent, global plans on how to respond. The world must also invest in research on contagious diseases, zoonotic diseases, the effectiveness of outbreak responses, and more.
Learn more about future pandemic response with an online course: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response (Politecnico di Milano)
#7. Healthcare
The healthcare industry has experienced major shifts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the World Economic Forum, there’s been new investments and innovations, especially from the technology and telehealth sectors. In 2021, $44 billion was spent on health innovation. The world will be seeing the effects of these innovations for years to come, though equity will no doubt be a major issue. In places like the United States, the pandemic also reaffirmed how broken healthcare systems can be. In an MIT News blog, Andrea Campbell, a professor of political science, says the pandemic revealed a “dire need” for investments in public-health infrastructure, as well as a need to expand healthcare access and insurance coverage.
Learn more about health inequity issues with an online course: Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare (University of Michigan)
#8. Mental health
Globally, almost 1 billion people have some form of mental disorder. The pandemic made the world’s mental health worse. According to a scientific brief from the WHO, there’s been a 25% increase in anxiety and depression worldwide. Causes include social isolation, fear of sickness, grief, and financial anxieties. Health workers were also severely impacted, as well as young women and girls. The brief also highlights how the pandemic disrupted many mental health services, including services for substance abuse. Countries need to ensure access to mental health services as part of their COVID-19 recovery plans and beyond. It’s an economic decision, as well. The Lancet states that anxiety and depression alone cost the global economy around $1 trillion a year.
Learn more about mental health with an online course: The Science of Well-Being (Yale University)
#9. Disability rights
According to the WHO, over 1 billion people have some form of disability. Half can’t afford healthcare. They’re also more likely to live in poverty than those without a disability, have poorer health outcomes, and have less access to work and education opportunities. Human Rights Watch lists other discriminations disabled people face, such as an increased risk of violence. There’s been progress regarding disability rights, but many countries lack strong protections. The world still has a long way to go to ensure equality for those with disabilities.
Learn more about disability rights with an online courses: Disability Awareness and Support (University of Pittsburgh)
#10. LGBTQ+ rights
Members of the LGBTQ+ community face discrimination in many forms. According to Amnesty International, discrimination can target sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics. Even in more progressive countries like the United States, people face violence and discrimination. According to the Human Rights Campaign, more than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were proposed in 2022. At least a dozen states are considering legislation that forbids schools from discussing or using a curriculum that covers sexual orientation and gender identity. Considering the United States’ influence in the world, this attack on LGBTQ+ rights will likely have consequences that need to be addressed.
Learn more about LGBTQ+ issues with an online courses.
#11. Reproductive justice
Reproductive justice – which encompasses more than just abortion rights – is threatened by legislation, lack of funding, lack of education, and restricted healthcare access. In most places, wealth is a big determinant of whether a person can access reproductive services. It’s better in some places than others, but as we’ve seen with other issues on this list, even “progressive” countries like the United States are experiencing major shifts. In June 2022, the Supreme Court is expected to overrule Roe v. Wade, a milestone court case that protected a pregnant woman’s right to abortion. The impact would be immediate and will likely influence other countries.
Learn more about reproductive justice and women’s rights: International Women’s Health and Human Rights (Stanford University)
#12. Children’s rights
Children are a very vulnerable group. In 2019, around 5.2 million children under five from mostly preventable and treatable causes. 2.4 million were newborns under 28 days old. Leading causes include preterm birth complications, pneumonia, and malaria. According to UNICEF, the climate crisis also represents a severe threat to kids. Around 1 billion kids live in “extremely high-risk countries” that are hit by the worst effects of climate change. 920 kids have trouble accessing clean water and 600 million are exposed to vector-borne diseases like malaria. Child labor also remains an issue. At the beginning of 2020, around 160 million were forced into labor while COVID-19 put 9 million more kids at risk. That’s almost 1 in 10 children globally. Almost half are in dangerous environments. As is often the case, the other issues on this list – climate change, poverty, COVID, gender equality, etc – factor into children’s rights.
Learn more about children’s rights: Children’s Human Rights – An Interdisciplinary Introduction (University of Geneva)
#13. Gender equality
Global gender equality has gradually improved over the years, but data from the 2021 Global Gender Report shows that the end of the global gender gap is still 135 years away. The pandemic played a huge role in reversing positive trends as women were hit harder financially. According to Oxfam, women experienced a 5% job loss while men experienced 3.9%. That means women lost about $800 million in 2020. This is a low estimate since it doesn’t count the informal economy, which includes millions of women. Women are also more likely to live in poverty, more affected by gender-based violence, and more affected by climate change.
Learn more about gender equality: Gender Analytics: Gender Equity through Inclusive Design (University of Toronto)
#14. Cybersecurity
The WEF’s Global Risks Report 2022 (page 9) listed cybersecurity vulnerabilities as a concern. The reason is rapid digitalization, which was triggered in part by COVID-19. Many “advanced economies” are now at a higher risk for cyberattacks. GRPS respondents identified cybersecurity failure as a critical short-term risk. In 2020, malware and ransomware attacks went up by 358% and 435%. There are a few reasons for this, including better (and easier) attack methods and poor governance. Cyberattacks have a swath of serious consequences and erode public trust. As countries become more dependent on digitalization, their cybersecurity needs to keep up.
Learn more about cybersecurity: IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate (IBM)
#15. Disinformation
Rapid digitalization comes with many issues, including the lightning-fast spread of disinformation. The WEF report describes deepfakes, an accessible AI technology, and its potential to sway elections and other political outcomes. Disinformation doesn’t need to be sophisticated to be successful, however. Through social media posts and videos, twelve anti-vax activists were responsible for almost ⅔ of all anti-vaccine content on platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Their content flooded the internet with the type of harmful, fear-mongering disinformation that played a significant role in vaccine hesitancy and political radicalization. Because disinformation travels faster online than the truth, it’s a global issue that should be addressed.
Learn more about tackling disinformation: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World (University of Rotterdam)
#16. Freedom of the press
According to the Varieties of Democracy Institute (as reported in The Economist), about 85% of people live in a country where press freedom has gone down in the past 5 years. After peaking at .65 in the early 2000s and 2011, the global average dropped to .49 in 2021. Major countries like China, India, Russia, Brazil, and Turkey saw significant declines. Journalists and news organizations face threats like violence, imprisonment, lack of funding, and coordinated online attacks and harassment. A free press is essential to a functioning democracy. Without press freedom, all human rights are at risk.
Learn more about freedom of expression: Human Rights for Open Societies (Utrecht University)
#17. Debt crises
In the WEF Global Risks Report (page 7), respondents named debt crises as one of the most pressing issues over the next decade, though respondents believe they will become most serious in just 3-5 years. COVID-19 is a big reason why. Government stimulus was necessary, but many countries are now left with debt burdens. For corporate and public finances in large economies, debt burdens can lead to defaults, bankruptcies, insolvency, and more. This is a far-reaching issue as it affects budgets for areas like healthcare and green energy.
Learn more about the debt: Finance for everyone – Debt (McMaster University)
#18. Corruption
Corruption encompasses a host of actions such as bribery, election manipulation, fraud, and state capture. The World Bank Group names corruption as a barrier to ending extreme poverty and “boosting shared prosperity” for the poorest populations. When it comes to addressing poverty, climate change, healthcare, gender equality, and more, corruption gets in the way. Because corruption is a global problem, global solutions are necessary. Reform, better accountability systems, and open processes will all help.
Learn more about tackling corruption: What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance (University of Pennsylvania)
#19. Authoritarianism
According to Freedom House, global democracy is eroding. That includes countries with long-established democracies. In their 2022 report, the organization reveals that global freedom has been declining for the past 16 years. 60 countries faced declines in the last year. Only 25 saw improvements. Only 20% of the global population lives in Free countries. China, Russia, and other authoritarian countries have gained more power in the international system, while countries with established democracies – like the United States – are losing their freedoms. What can be done? Freedom House says success “requires a bold, sustained response that establishes support for democracy and countering authoritarianism.” Governments and citizens engage and stand for democracy.
Learn more about tackling authoritarianism: Citizenship and the Rule of Law (University of London)
#20. Global cooperation
Addressing the issues in this article is not an easy task. True progress is only possible through global cooperation, a fact which is woven through the WEF report. Everything from addressing cybersecurity threats to humanitarian emergencies to protecting democracy depends on strong cooperation between countries. As the report says in its preface: “Restoring trust and fostering cooperation within and between countries will be crucial to addressing these challenges and preventing the world from drifting further apart.” The challenges threatening global cooperation are just as clear as the need, however, which makes it one of the most serious issues of the day.
Learn more about global cooperation: Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World
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issue
1 of 2
noun
Definition of issue
1
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one of the issues of the Civil War was a resolution to the question of states' rights
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Relevance
outcome
result
resultant
consequence
product
effect
matter of course
aftermath
upshot
development
implication
fate
fruit
sequel
conclusion
corollary
child
sequence
backwash
aftereffect
precipitate
outgrowth
ramification
repercussion
denouement
fallout
dénouement
side effect
side reaction
echo
by-product
aftershock
blowback
afterclap
ripple
offshoot
spin-off
afterglow
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reason
cause
consideration
occasion
factor
basis
base
ground
causation
foundation
antecedent
source
determinant
incentive
mother
origin
stimulus
spring
root
inspiration
groundwork
impetus
instigation
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2
as in exit
a place or means of going out
since the lake is the issue of the polluted river, it is becoming polluted as well
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exit
outlet
escape
egress
release
mouth
opening
vent
escape hatch
passage
gate
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
entry
entrance
ingress
access
entryway
entranceway
entree
entrée
3
as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
someone who dies without issue might have their estate turned over to the state
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offspring
fruit
seed
child
family
posterity
get
progeny
spawn
litter
hatch
brood
young
stock
lineage
kin
scion
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parent
antecedent
father
grandfather
progenitor
ancestor
forefather
forebear
forbear
primogenitor
forebearer
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issue
2 of 2
verb
1
as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form
plans to issue a monthly newsletter
Synonyms & Similar Words
publish
reprint
get out
come out with
produce
put out
reissue
contribute
republish
copublish
syndicate
market
edit
manufacture
serialize
distribute
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
suppress
censor
2
as in to release
to throw or give off
a volcano issuing vast clouds of hot ash
Synonyms & Similar Words
release
cast
radiate
eliminate
emit
emanate
evolve
send (out)
shoot
expel
discharge
vent
exhale
give out
throw out
expire
irradiate
pour
evacuate
spray
erupt
exude
secrete
ooze
jet
eject
excrete
spurt
gush
squirt
spew
spout
outpour
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
take up
absorb
inhale
suck (up)
soak (up)
sponge
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How does the verb issue differ from other similar words?
Some common synonyms of issue are arise, derive, emanate, flow, originate, proceed, rise, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.
blood issued from the cut
How do arise and rise relate to one another, in the sense of issue?
Arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.
new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence
When can derive be used instead of issue?
Although the words derive and issue have much in common, derive implies a prior existence in another form.
the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast
Where would emanate be a reasonable alternative to issue?
The synonyms emanate and issue are sometimes interchangeable, but emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.
reports emanating from the capital
How are the words flow and spring related as synonyms of issue?
Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.
words flowed easily from her pen
When might originate be a better fit than issue?
The words originate and issue are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, originate implies a definite source or starting point.
the fire originated in the basement
When is it sensible to use proceed instead of issue?
In some situations, the words proceed and issue are roughly equivalent. However, proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.
advice that proceeds from the best of intentions
When could spring be used to replace issue?
While in some cases nearly identical to issue, spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.
an idea that springs to mind
In what contexts can stem take the place of issue?
The words stem and issue can be used in similar contexts, but stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.
industries stemming from space research
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145 Synonyms & Antonyms for issues | Thesaurus.com
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ISSUE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use issue in a sentenceHe doesn’t like wearing masks, so he doesn’t, ceding leadership on the issue to Biden.In 160 words, Trump reveals how little he cares about the pandemic | Philip Bump | September 17, 2020 | Washington PostThere are a few issues that steel cables have that make rope a better, easier, and more dependable option.Six ways to make your ATV even more rugged | By Tyler Freel/Outdoor Life | September 17, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIf there are issues found, the software recommends corrective action.Perigee infrastructure security solution from former NSA employee moves into public beta | Ron Miller | September 17, 2020 | TechCrunchThe past year alone has seen a wave of titles dealing with such issues, from HBO’s Watchmen series to Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods.‘Antebellum’ tackles the past head on in an effort to ‘move forward’ | radmarya | September 17, 2020 | FortuneThis story appeared in the Summer 2020, Play issue of Popular Science.These three robots can teach kids how to code | John Kennedy | September 17, 2020 | Popular-ScienceHe captures all the different issues a president deals with and moves from one to the next.Thank Congress, Not LBJ for Great Society | Julian Zelizer, Scott Porch | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHowever, legal issues are only one of the things standing between an ex-prisoner and a job.His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside | Justin Rohrlich | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIdentity issues seem to have dogged Otis since his troubles began.His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside | Justin Rohrlich | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIf we want to prevent others from your fate, we need to stop being so passive on these issues.Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen | Parker Molloy | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTBut many I spoke to felt that even when the police were making arrests, they were frequently focused on the wrong issues.Ground Zero of the NYPD Slowdown | Batya Ungar-Sargon | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTWill the new issues promptly retire when their special task is over?Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsThe issues of the day before yesterday's battle seem certainly to have hung on a hair.Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonOf course, the Darlehnskassen issues would follow the value set by the notes of the Reichsbank.Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsIt was an error not to separate borrowing entirely from monetary issues.Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsOut of the devil's mouth issues a label with the words, "Make room for Sir Robert."Notes and Queries, Number 194, July 16, 1853 | VariousSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for issueissue/ (ˈɪʃuː, ˈɪsjuː) /nounthe act of sending or giving out something; supply; deliverysomething issued; an edition of stamps, a magazine, etcthe number of identical items, such as banknotes or shares in a company, that become available at a particular timethe act of emerging; outflow; dischargesomething flowing out, such as a rivera place of outflow; outletthe descendants of a person; offspring; progenya topic of interest or discussionan important subject requiring a decisionan outcome or consequence; resultpathol a suppurating soredischarge from a woundlaw the matter remaining in dispute between the parties to an action after the pleadingsthe yield from or profits arising out of land or other propertymilitary the allocation of items of government stores, such as food, clothing, and ammunitionlibrary science the system for recording current loansthe number of books loaned in a specified periodobsolete an act, deed, or proceedingat issue under discussionin disagreementforce the issue to compel decision on some matterjoin issue to join in controversyto submit an issue for adjudicationtake issue to disagreeSee moreverb-sues, -suing or -suedto come forth or emerge or cause to come forth or emergeto publish or deliver (a newspaper, magazine, etc)(tr) to make known or announce(intr) to originate or proceed(intr) to be a consequence; result(intr foll by in) to end or terminate(tr) to give out or allocate (equipment, a certificate, etc) officially to someone(foll by with) to supply officially (with)See moreOrigin of issue1C13: from Old French eissue way out, from eissir to go out, from Latin exīre, from ex- 1 + īre to goDerived forms of issueissueless, adjectiveissuer, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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social issue, a state of affairs that negatively affects the personal or social lives of individuals or the well-being of communities or larger groups within a society and about which there is usually public disagreement as to its nature, causes, or solution. The term social issue is frequently used synonymously with social problem.Early uses of the term social problem are found in the writings of 19th-century intellectuals, including John Stuart Mill, the British philosopher who coined the phrase. For decades, “the” social problem—defined generally as that of resolving social conflict and creating a better society—was a common subject of debate, scholarship, and journalism in European and American literary culture. The idea of multiple social problems arose toward the end of the 19th century, as sociologists, social workers, and social reformers tended to frame their work in terms of the narrative of studying and solving society’s problems.Since the late 20th century, the increased colloquial use of issue as a synonym for problem has led social issue to become a common synonym for social problem. While in some contexts issue has connotations that distinguish it from problem, within sociology and related fields the two terms are effectively synonymous. In everyday speech, social issue is occasionally used distinctly from social problem to identify a general topic of public discussion or debate.While the basic definition of social issue as a problem facing a society is agreed upon, there is no uniform methodology to differentiate social issues from other problems that may less directly impact the well-being of individuals and communities, such as economic, environmental, ethical, legal, or political problems. Labeling these conditions “social issues” has more to do with the subjective perspective of the speaker—as well as the speaker’s purpose in addressing a certain audience, such as students, activists, or other professionals—than with the contours of the issue itself. For example, both an economist and a sociologist may write about the problem of unemployment; the economist might be primarily concerned with the technical factors that increase unemployment, while the sociologist might be concerned with the consequences of high unemployment in some communities or with the question of why the unemployment rate is greater in some communities than it is in others.Subjectivity also comes into play in people’s judgments that a particular state of affairs constitutes a social issue. For example, some people consider the increasingly common situation of romantic partners cohabiting before marriage to be a serious social issue that needs to be addressed and solved, while others do not consider such arrangements to be a matter of concern beyond the individuals involved.The causes of social issues are multifaceted, and many issues lack a source agreed upon by a consensus of experts. Some social issues may be framed as “bottom-up” or “top-down” problems. Drug addiction and alcoholism are exemplars of “bottom-up” social issues: individual people all over the world become addicted to various substances, and this personal problem influences their own lives as well as the lives of their loved ones. When the personal circumstance of addiction is multiplied to include large groups within a society, addiction becomes a social issue. In contrast, a “top-down” social issue is climate change. The causes of climate change cannot be traced back to the personal actions of a single individual, and they stem from a large number of individual agents and factors, but climate change has negatively affected communities throughout the world, including by increasing the likelihood of catastrophic flooding and drought.
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Social issues can rarely be cleanly divided into discrete categories and often have intersectional causes and effects. For example, child marriage—the marriage of legal minors—is considered by many to be a serious global social issue. Some frame it as an issue of women’s rights (see feminism), as the younger partner in such marriages is generally female and the marriage is often forced on her by her family. Others may argue that it is a problem of children’s rights in general, as often both partners in such marriages are underage, and child marriage can plausibly be linked to cultural attitudes fueling issues such as child labour. Child marriage also exacerbates problems like illiteracy and undereducation, since the girls in such marriages are often expected to leave school. Pregnancy and birth can be dangerous for underage females and their children, leading to health problems. Child marriage can also be linked to problems of unemployment and low economic opportunity, since many families choose to marry off their daughters to avoid the costs of caring for them. Finally, there are those who argue that child marriage should in fact be legal for cultural or religious reasons—from such a perspective, the many laws criminalizing child marriage are themselves a social issue.
A partial list of common, generally agreed-upon social issues might include, in addition to those mentioned above, the following problems: child abuse, civil rights, crime, criminal justice, disability rights, domestic violence, gambling, hate crime, health care (see medicine), homelessness, immigration, mental illness, obesity, police brutality and corruption, pollution, and poverty. Rebecca M. Kulik The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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