Yes.
High unemployment among young people could lead to higher crime rates since these youth don't have anything else useful to do.
Unemployed youth will create a higher reliance on social programs such as unemployment insurance, food stamps and welfare.
High unemployment rates also keeps pay rates down due to higher number of people competing for the same jobs. Then the people that have the low-paying jobs won't be making enough money to support themselves or their families and so there will be even more people relying on social programs.
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Unemployment can negatively impact a community by leading to lower consumer spending, decreased tax revenues, higher crime rates, and increased reliance on social services. It can create a cycle of economic hardship that ripples through the community.
It has a major negative effect because this sometimes leads people to do illegal activities such as drugs. It also contributes to the poverty population as unemployment means no source of income and without money the basic needs would not be met and they themselves and those who are depending on them will indeed suffer.
Major community problems that affect livelihoods include poverty, lack of access to education and healthcare, unemployment, inadequate infrastructure, and environmental degradation. These issues can create barriers to economic opportunities and social well-being for individuals within the community.
The Official Unemployment rate (U-3) in US for August 2011 was 9.1.Below are the other unemployment rates in US for August 2011 :U-1 Unemployment rate : 5.4U-2 Unemployment rate : 5.3U-3 Unemployment rate : 9.1U-4 Unemployment rate : 9.7U-5 Unemployment rate : 10.6U-6 Unemployment rate : 16.2
how do social evils affect the family and community
As of 2021, the unemployment rate in Fiji is around 20%.
One major socioeconomic change in my community is the increasing cost of living, especially in terms of housing and healthcare. This has resulted in many people struggling to afford basic necessities. Additionally, there has been a rise in unemployment due to changes in industries and automation, leading to economic insecurity for many individuals and families.