1. World problems
  2. Loss of traditional forms of social security

Loss of traditional forms of social security

  • Loss of traditional means of social control

Nature

The heavy incidence of crime and delinquency in towns and cities of new industrial growth is related, in the first instance, to the disruption of the traditional family system and the consequent weakening of family authority and control over individual members. The individual tends to lose the older controls before he has acquired the new and more personal moral codes and controls under the impersonal sanction of the law, which characterize urban societies. First generation town dwellers who repudiate their parents as peasants and reject traditional familial authority before they have had an adequate opportunity to acquire the values and controls appropriate to the urban industrial environment are apt to show a particular propensity for anti-social and criminal behaviour. Similar and particularly acute forms of social disorganization may occur in areas where the effects of the rapid growth of industrial centres are reinforced and aggravated by the simultaneous disintegration of traditional tribal systems. In such a situation conflicts among the heterogeneous norms of different tribal groups, brought into new and close contact within factory and town, as well as conflicts between tribal norms and those belonging to the alien urban pattern, may result in a state of moral confusion and social anonymity.

Incidence

Loss of traditional forms of security may be an important impediment to the stabilization of the newcomer in industry and to his assimilation in the new social environment. The traditional society usually has established patterns of family reciprocity and mutual aid, which provide for the individual's economic and social security in times of need. In traditional societies, old people have always enjoyed a privileged position based on respect, consideration, status and authority; but this is starting to be upset under the influence of modern trends, and that privileged position is now being questioned. Attachment to the traditional forms of social security and confidence in their efficacy - as compared with the uncertainties of industrial employment - are important influences preventing the peasant migrant from identifying his future and his life interests with a career as industrial worker, and from settling permanently in an urban environment.

Claim

The loss of traditional forms of social security is a critical issue that undermines the very fabric of our society. As communities fracture and support systems erode, vulnerable populations are left without essential safety nets. This decline not only exacerbates poverty and inequality but also threatens social cohesion and stability. We must urgently recognize and address this problem, advocating for the restoration and enhancement of social security systems to protect our most marginalized citizens and preserve our collective well-being.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

The notion that the loss of traditional forms of social security is a pressing issue is vastly overstated. In today's rapidly evolving society, individuals are increasingly empowered to seek alternative support systems, such as community networks and digital platforms. The resilience of modern social structures demonstrates that reliance on outdated systems is unnecessary. Emphasizing nostalgia for traditional security distracts from innovative solutions that can better address contemporary needs and foster individual responsibility and adaptability.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Social neglect
Presentable
Lack of control
Yet to rate

Aggravates

Crime
Excellent
Social conflict
Presentable
Lawlessness
Presentable
Inadequate defence
Unpresentable

Aggravated by

Reduced by

Value

Unsociable
Yet to rate
Self-control
Yet to rate
Security
Yet to rate
Loss
Yet to rate
Insecurity
Yet to rate

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthSustainable Development Goal #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Cybernetics » Control
  • Recreation » Folk traditions
  • Social activity » Welfare
  • Society » Social
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    D1543
    DOCID
    11415430
    D7NID
    138207
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020