Vice
- Iniquity
- Profligacy
- Transgression
- Turpitude
- Impurity
- Villainy
- Vitiation
- Weakness
- Dependence on vice
Nature
Vice is the repetition of what is wrong, bad, or sinful.
Incidence
The incidence of vice, encompassing activities such as gambling, prostitution, and illicit drug use, varies widely across regions and is often influenced by legal, cultural, and economic factors. For example, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reported in 2022 that global illicit drug use affected over 296 million people, with higher prevalence in North America and Western Europe. Similarly, the International Labour Organization estimates that millions are involved in commercial sex work worldwide, often in urban centers.
In 2019, the city of Macau, China, known for its legalized gambling industry, reported gross gaming revenues exceeding US$36 billion, highlighting the scale of vice-related economic activity in a single jurisdiction.
In 2019, the city of Macau, China, known for its legalized gambling industry, reported gross gaming revenues exceeding US$36 billion, highlighting the scale of vice-related economic activity in a single jurisdiction.
Claim
Vice is a pervasive and insidious problem that undermines the fabric of society. It fuels addiction, crime, and moral decay, eroding our communities and harming individuals. The normalization of vices like substance abuse, gambling, and corruption not only devastates lives but also perpetuates cycles of poverty and despair. Addressing vice is crucial for fostering a healthier, more ethical society. We must confront this issue head-on to protect future generations and promote a culture of responsibility and integrity.
Counter-claim
Vice, often demonized in society, is merely a reflection of human nature and personal choice. Attempting to eradicate it distracts from addressing more pressing issues like poverty, education, and healthcare. People have the right to make their own decisions, even if they involve indulgence. Focusing on vice as a significant problem undermines individual freedom and responsibility, diverting attention from the real challenges that require our collective effort and resources. Let people live their lives!
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Reference
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(B) Basic universal problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
Innovative change » Change
Psychology » Behaviour
Societal problems » Corruption
Societal problems » Crime
Societal problems » Dependence
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
A5644
DOCID
11156440
D7NID
136452
Last update
May 20, 2022
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