Notes-Class 10-Science & Technology-2-Chapter-9-Social Health-Maharashtra Board
Social Health
Class 10-Science & Technology Part-2-Chapter-9- Maharashtra Board
Social health : The ability of a person to establish relationship with other persons is called social health. One of the important characteristic of social
health is the ability to change one’s own behaviour according to changing social conditions.
Factors affecting the social health:
Satisfying basic needs of people - food, clothing, shelter, medicines
Residential areas, Transport facilities, Playgrounds, Gardens, Water, Toilets
Education and job opportunities, financial status
Social security, Social treatment, Social environment of the surroundings.
Social and Physical conditions of the surrounding
Political conditions (views).
The factors necessary for good social health :
Strong personality, having large number of friends and relatives.
Proper time management, trust in others, respect and acceptance for others.
Factors disturbing or endangering the social health :
Factors disturbing or endangering the social health :
1. Mental Stress :
Due to population explosion, there is increased competition in every aspect such as education, employment and business.
Due to nuclear families and working parents, children are facing the problems of loneliness and mental stress. Parents and especially mother
being away from home has resulted into stress in children.
There is unequal treatment given to girl and a boy from the same house. The discrimination between brother and sister causes mental stress
to girls due to such gender inequality.
In community, the adolescent girls are faced with the problems like teasing and molestation.
All the people are facing the stress due to ever increasing disorder, crime and violence.
People are in the quest of getting ‘fast and easy money’ become part of the system of crime. This is a social illness which is very hazardous
effect of changing attitudes of people.
2. Addiction :
In adolescent age group, there is tremendous pressure of peers. This peer-group influence can be at times wrong, if the friends are not good.
Instead of following advice of parents, the adolescent girls and boys tend to listen to the wrong advices of their friends.
Due to lack of parental supervision, children in their early age start using tobacco, cigarette, gutkha, alcoholic drinks, drugs, etc. This may be
due to peer-pressure.
The children fall into the trap of addictions either due to peer-group pressure or due to false symbol of high standard living. Sometimes they try
to imitate their elders.
The addictive substances are hazardous, and they cause long term effects. Some are temporarily intoxicating substances obtained from the
plants. While some of the chemical ingredients in them can permanently damage the human nervous system, muscular system, heart, etc.
Some tobacco like substances are carcinogenic in action especially on the mouth and lungs.
3. Incurable disease :
Incurable diseases such as AIDS, TB, leprosy can spoil the social health.
Care of patients of mental disorders and that of the old persons is very crucial to keep the social health in proper order.
Due to changing pattern of our life style, there is increase in old age homes. In order to maintain the social health, we have to care for the
older people in our community.
Similarly, mentally disturbed patients should be given love and care along with prompt medical help.
, 4. Communication Media and excessive use of Modern Technology :
Modern technology and communication media have drastically Changed the lives of people. Mobile phone has become an addiction that can
endanger the social health. People remain constantly on the phones.
Due to addiction to electronic media, various physical problems like tiredness, headache, insomnia (inability to sleep) forgetfulness, tinnitus
(ringing or buzzing in the ears), Joint pains and problems in vision are on rise, This may be due to radiation of cell phones,
Such radiations penetrate the bones of children causing damage, Person who are on computers and internet continuously become solitary.
They remain aloof and do not have contact with his or her relatives and members of society. This loads to self-centeredness. They lose the
sensitivity towards others.
Negative computer and cell phone games cause children to become negative in their thoughts and actions. They are tremendously time
consuming. The concentration in the studies is lost and memorization, understanding of the subjects also become a problem. Some activities
like these cause financial loss and it may cost life too. Therefore, one should be vigilant while using such media.
The internet has such huge information that it can provide information for every question. But its use should be done for only positive
purposes. There are many inappropriate contents on the web. These should not be seen by young people. Though Government has banned
such sites, elders in the house should supervise on the use of the internet.
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The symptoms of mental ill health :
The symptoms of mental ill health :
Mentally ill persons are those who are indulging in such destructive and unnatural activities.
Selfiecide persons constantly take selfies as they are not aware about their surroundings and the risks that may make them victims. Person
indulging in selfie is not aware about the world around and the risks.
Persons who commit domestic violence.
Suicidal thoughts, sending messages to others and then committing suicides. Such sick people actually need support and they want others to
sympathise with them.
Spending lots of time on television, computer or cell phone without having conscience about time management is also a sign of mental illness.
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Cybercrimes : Misuse of digital media is a cybercrime. Following mentioned incidences are examples of cyber crime
No personal information should be shared on the phone, especially the details of bank account, Aadhaar card, PAN card, credit card or debit
card number etc. Cheating persons by using this information is a greatest cyber-crime.
If PIN of any debit or credit card is known to a stranger, he or she can make fraudulent transactions.
The PIN number and CVV number should be kept total secret. Otherwise, the bank transactions are done using PIN without the knowledge of
consumers.
In on-line purchases, many times consumers are cheated. In this, the consumers are shown superior items on websites but actually the inferior
ones are sold to them.
‘Hacking of information’ is done by some programmers in which the confidential information about government, institutes and companies is
obtained from internet with the help of computer programs.
Fake Facebook accounts are opened and false information is displayed there. This is for harassing girls or financially exploiting others.
In internet piracy, written lliterature, software, photos, videos, music, etc. of other persons are misused or illegally used.
Misuse of electronic media sending derogatory messages, spreading vulgar pictures and provocative statements is also a cybercrime. Very
rapid exchange of information through media like email, Facebook and Whatsapp takes place these days. But we have to take care about
leaking of our own important information. However, when our personal information and phone numbers are automatically spread and reached to
fraudulent people, then they commit malpractices which can hinder the function or shut of the cell phones or computers.
All these are cybercrimes which are also indicative of mental health.
Cybercrime unit :
Cybercrime unit : This is the department that collects the details, and investigate the cybercrime and thereby find the criminal with the help of the
internet. This department is under the police department. It has all experts of the field of internet technology.
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IT Act:
IT Act-2000 :
The IT Act is enacted since 17th October 2000. It was amended in 2008.
Cvbercriminal gets the imprisonment for 3 years or fine up to 5 lakh as a punishment.
Social Health
Class 10-Science & Technology Part-2-Chapter-9- Maharashtra Board
Social health : The ability of a person to establish relationship with other persons is called social health. One of the important characteristic of social
health is the ability to change one’s own behaviour according to changing social conditions.
Factors affecting the social health:
Satisfying basic needs of people - food, clothing, shelter, medicines
Residential areas, Transport facilities, Playgrounds, Gardens, Water, Toilets
Education and job opportunities, financial status
Social security, Social treatment, Social environment of the surroundings.
Social and Physical conditions of the surrounding
Political conditions (views).
The factors necessary for good social health :
Strong personality, having large number of friends and relatives.
Proper time management, trust in others, respect and acceptance for others.
Factors disturbing or endangering the social health :
Factors disturbing or endangering the social health :
1. Mental Stress :
Due to population explosion, there is increased competition in every aspect such as education, employment and business.
Due to nuclear families and working parents, children are facing the problems of loneliness and mental stress. Parents and especially mother
being away from home has resulted into stress in children.
There is unequal treatment given to girl and a boy from the same house. The discrimination between brother and sister causes mental stress
to girls due to such gender inequality.
In community, the adolescent girls are faced with the problems like teasing and molestation.
All the people are facing the stress due to ever increasing disorder, crime and violence.
People are in the quest of getting ‘fast and easy money’ become part of the system of crime. This is a social illness which is very hazardous
effect of changing attitudes of people.
2. Addiction :
In adolescent age group, there is tremendous pressure of peers. This peer-group influence can be at times wrong, if the friends are not good.
Instead of following advice of parents, the adolescent girls and boys tend to listen to the wrong advices of their friends.
Due to lack of parental supervision, children in their early age start using tobacco, cigarette, gutkha, alcoholic drinks, drugs, etc. This may be
due to peer-pressure.
The children fall into the trap of addictions either due to peer-group pressure or due to false symbol of high standard living. Sometimes they try
to imitate their elders.
The addictive substances are hazardous, and they cause long term effects. Some are temporarily intoxicating substances obtained from the
plants. While some of the chemical ingredients in them can permanently damage the human nervous system, muscular system, heart, etc.
Some tobacco like substances are carcinogenic in action especially on the mouth and lungs.
3. Incurable disease :
Incurable diseases such as AIDS, TB, leprosy can spoil the social health.
Care of patients of mental disorders and that of the old persons is very crucial to keep the social health in proper order.
Due to changing pattern of our life style, there is increase in old age homes. In order to maintain the social health, we have to care for the
older people in our community.
Similarly, mentally disturbed patients should be given love and care along with prompt medical help.
, 4. Communication Media and excessive use of Modern Technology :
Modern technology and communication media have drastically Changed the lives of people. Mobile phone has become an addiction that can
endanger the social health. People remain constantly on the phones.
Due to addiction to electronic media, various physical problems like tiredness, headache, insomnia (inability to sleep) forgetfulness, tinnitus
(ringing or buzzing in the ears), Joint pains and problems in vision are on rise, This may be due to radiation of cell phones,
Such radiations penetrate the bones of children causing damage, Person who are on computers and internet continuously become solitary.
They remain aloof and do not have contact with his or her relatives and members of society. This loads to self-centeredness. They lose the
sensitivity towards others.
Negative computer and cell phone games cause children to become negative in their thoughts and actions. They are tremendously time
consuming. The concentration in the studies is lost and memorization, understanding of the subjects also become a problem. Some activities
like these cause financial loss and it may cost life too. Therefore, one should be vigilant while using such media.
The internet has such huge information that it can provide information for every question. But its use should be done for only positive
purposes. There are many inappropriate contents on the web. These should not be seen by young people. Though Government has banned
such sites, elders in the house should supervise on the use of the internet.
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The symptoms of mental ill health :
The symptoms of mental ill health :
Mentally ill persons are those who are indulging in such destructive and unnatural activities.
Selfiecide persons constantly take selfies as they are not aware about their surroundings and the risks that may make them victims. Person
indulging in selfie is not aware about the world around and the risks.
Persons who commit domestic violence.
Suicidal thoughts, sending messages to others and then committing suicides. Such sick people actually need support and they want others to
sympathise with them.
Spending lots of time on television, computer or cell phone without having conscience about time management is also a sign of mental illness.
[collapse]
Cybercrimes : Misuse of digital media is a cybercrime. Following mentioned incidences are examples of cyber crime
No personal information should be shared on the phone, especially the details of bank account, Aadhaar card, PAN card, credit card or debit
card number etc. Cheating persons by using this information is a greatest cyber-crime.
If PIN of any debit or credit card is known to a stranger, he or she can make fraudulent transactions.
The PIN number and CVV number should be kept total secret. Otherwise, the bank transactions are done using PIN without the knowledge of
consumers.
In on-line purchases, many times consumers are cheated. In this, the consumers are shown superior items on websites but actually the inferior
ones are sold to them.
‘Hacking of information’ is done by some programmers in which the confidential information about government, institutes and companies is
obtained from internet with the help of computer programs.
Fake Facebook accounts are opened and false information is displayed there. This is for harassing girls or financially exploiting others.
In internet piracy, written lliterature, software, photos, videos, music, etc. of other persons are misused or illegally used.
Misuse of electronic media sending derogatory messages, spreading vulgar pictures and provocative statements is also a cybercrime. Very
rapid exchange of information through media like email, Facebook and Whatsapp takes place these days. But we have to take care about
leaking of our own important information. However, when our personal information and phone numbers are automatically spread and reached to
fraudulent people, then they commit malpractices which can hinder the function or shut of the cell phones or computers.
All these are cybercrimes which are also indicative of mental health.
Cybercrime unit :
Cybercrime unit : This is the department that collects the details, and investigate the cybercrime and thereby find the criminal with the help of the
internet. This department is under the police department. It has all experts of the field of internet technology.
[collapse]
IT Act:
IT Act-2000 :
The IT Act is enacted since 17th October 2000. It was amended in 2008.
Cvbercriminal gets the imprisonment for 3 years or fine up to 5 lakh as a punishment.
