Unemployment

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UNEMPLOYMENT
Why is this problem considered a social problem?
Unemployment is considered a social problem because it affects everyone. Our economy is directly affected by the unemployment rate and therefore every single U.S. citizen is directly affected. Unemployment rates play a large role in taxes because of the need to pay into unemployment and welfare. At this time Americas unemployment rates are at an alarmingly high rate.
When, how, and where did this problem originate? Has it been around for a while are we just seeing it publicized more?
Unemployment has been around since the industrial revolution. It is impossible for all Americans to maintain jobs; there just aren’t enough jobs out there. Before the industrial revolution many people worked on farms and tended to their own crops for means of survival. When machines began taking peoples jobs unemployment began rates began souring. Unemployment has been around for many years; however since we are at an alarming high rate of unemployment we are beginning to see it publicized more.
What other social problems are related to this one? List all the social problems related.
Unemployment causes poverty, drug abuse, child abuse, influences elections, economy problems, suicide, theft, and all types of criminal activities. When people become unemployed they become poor and must find ways to feed their families. This may influence somebody to rob a bank or steal from one another. Our president is directly blamed for the increase or decrease in employment and therefore the elections may be influenced.
Who is hurt by the problem?
I feel everyone can be hurt by unemployment; the people who have lost their jobs are hurt. Our economy must now spend more money on welfare. Unemployed family members may be affected by their relatives feeling the need to help support them. Children raised in poor families are less likely to receive a good education and often can’t afford to go to college ...