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Lesson Causes and Solutions of Social
3.2

Problems and Evils

Globally women earn 24 percent of administrative and
FACTS managerial positions in the business world.
to Understand

Social problems and evils are increasing in our society. We are getting rid of our
social values and norms. In the previous chapter you are learnt about the social
problems and evils. In this chapter you will learn their causes, effects and their
solutions.
The society is formed to give strength and protection to the members of the society
for their overall development but due to the ill-mentality and ignorance of the
people many problems and evils are there in the society. These problems and evils
are the great enemies of socio-economic development and great enemies of peace,
security, harmony and wellbeing of the society. The main cause of these social
problems and evils are as follows:
1. Illiteracy
2. Poverty
3. Ignorance
4. Lack of awareness
5. Superstition
6. Male supremacy
7. Unemployment
8. Population growth
9. Negative influence of western culture
Nepal is an underdeveloped country. The literacy rate is 65.9 percent according to
the census BS 2068. There are many such rural areas in Nepal in which literate
people are minimum. The poverty rate is also increased due to the illiteracy and
unemployment problems. The wrong tradition to give priority to a son only has
increased the number of people in a family. The population growth has created
scarcity of food, water and other facilities everywhere. People remain unemployed
because of tough competition. As a result robbery, dacoit, murder, smuggling case
have also been increased in the society. These activities disturb peace and security
of the family and society.

People take alcohol in the name of religious rituals, festivals and celebrations.
Alcohol causes severe health problems. It disturbs peace in the family and society.

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