A Level Gujarati OCR

Social issues and trends

Social Issues and Trends in Gujarati

Contemporary Gujarat

• Rapid urbanisation of Gujarati cities like Ahmedabad and Surat has led to various issues.
• Understand the central role of Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, which plays a significant role in the state's economy and culture.
• Awareness of issues related to migration from rural to urban areas, including overcrowding, sanitation problems, and infrastructure development.

Health and Wellbeing

• Familiarity with public health challenges in Gujarat, such as malnutrition and poor sanitation.
• The struggle against communicable diseases, including tuberculosis and malaria.
• The rise of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, due to lifestyle changes.
• Gujarat’s initiatives to improve public health services and health infrastructure.

Education and Employment

• Knowledge of inequality in education access, especially in rural areas and among girls.
• Understand how the expansion of ICT has influenced education and job opportunities.
• The impact of globalisation on local businesses, leading to shifts in employment patterns.
• Awareness of Gujarat’s policies for skill development and youth employment.

Environment

• Discussion on environmental issues like water scarcity and pollution.
• The problems related to deforestation and loss of biodiversity.
• Understand Gujarat's role in renewable energy production and the associated benefits and challenges.

Women and Society

• Understand the gender inequality existing in society and the efforts to challenge and change this.
• Awareness of important public figures, like Narendra Modi, should be cultivated to understand their influence on women's rights and roles in Gujarat.
• Familiarise with legislation and social movements aimed at protecting women's rights and promoting gender equality.

Remember: Each topic will require you to apply your understanding of Gujarati language in a variety of contexts including listening exercises, reading comprehension and translation practice. A comprehensive understanding of social issues and trends in Gujarati society is foundational to performing well in all these areas.