Why is it difficult to solve social problems with ‘values’ alone?
Social problems that appear around the world share a common characteristic. It is difficult to attribute their causes to a single factor, and they are often entangled with various elements, making them hard to resolve. In addition, issues that people recognize as social problems tend to recur over time. (Of course, some problems have been solved, but most continue over long periods.^^) I, too, am experiencing a problem that can be classified as a social issue. The issue I am currently facing is related to housing (real estate). In Korea, housing prices vary by region, and in the Seoul metropolitan area where I live, housing prices are extremely high. For younger generations who have not yet built a solid asset base, it is very difficult to own a home in this area. However, if you live in a rented home instead of owning one, you may have to move when the contract period ends (in Korea, contracts are typically for two years). This creates instabilit...