What is an Issue?
An issue is a subject on which there is a variety of views and on which disagreement may arise. Thus, an issue can be created out of almost anything as the world consists of people from different backgrounds and beliefs. |
Some Examples of Issues are:
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Issues can affect large or small groups of people. They can be local, national or international.
For example: teenage binge drinking and driving can affect not only teenagers but their parents and innocent victims of car accidents. A federal election can have an impact on a whole nation. Whether we are affected directly or indirectly, we will most likely have a viewpoint (or opinion) on the issues that we come across in the media.
For example: teenage binge drinking and driving can affect not only teenagers but their parents and innocent victims of car accidents. A federal election can have an impact on a whole nation. Whether we are affected directly or indirectly, we will most likely have a viewpoint (or opinion) on the issues that we come across in the media.