Question

Answer the following questions

State social effects of unemployment.

Answer 1

The following are the social effects of unemployment.
a. Social unrest- Unemployment and poverty push people towards crime and other social ills. This increases the level of social unrest in the society.
b. Loss of dignity- Unemployment creates a feeling of inferiority among the people who are not able to get the desired jobs. This may lead to a feeling of low self esteem and loss of dignity.
c. Deterioration of the quality of life- Unemployment leaves people with lower incomes and pushes them towards poverty. Consequently, their standard of living falls.