Society
Exploring "Why" questions about Society
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why are native american rights/issues not even factoring in this election (or in any popular discourse)? even when immigration is such a hot topic discussed by the descendants of immigrants?
/r/IndianCountry founder and mod reporting in. Actually, **Bernie Sanders** now makes a point to regularly mention Native American issues in his stump speeches. He courts the Native Vote, which can in
Why do Americans seem to constantly believe that it’s illegal to record or take photos in public?
There are times that it is illegal to video record or take pictures. When you have expectation of privacy (private meeting, bathrooms, changing rooms) or when you are on private property and not visib
Why do organized crime groups(especially well-known ones, such as Mafias etc.) still exist and thrive? Why are they not being taken down?
In Italy, it depends on politics. Well funded organizations are able to infiltrate the politic environment at various levels, by electing or corruping politicians. In return the organization give mone
Why do pro gamers have such short careers?
the younger a player, the faster the twitch reflexes...reaction times also get slower as you age......
Why it’s legal to be drunk in a bar, legal to be drunk at your home, but illegal to be drunk anywhere inbetween.
Public Drunkiness. Your home is private property, the bar is private property, and in between is public. Since you're not allowed to be drunk in public, you can't be drunk on the streets.
why is my school so sensitive to religion amongst students, but also purposely doesn’t serve meat on Fridays?
A lot of schools focus on creating an inclusive space for all students and staff. This includes recognizing traditions and cultural practises, such as 'meatless Fridays' during Lent.
Why don’t police officers use rubber bullets?
Rubber bullets hurt, but they don't stop people who don't want to be stopped. Lead bullets do.
Why in the wealthiest countries, like Japan, population is declining, while in the poor countries, like Bangladesh, population is exploding?
Besides what other commenters said: Historically, very poor countries had a very high infant mortality rate, much more women dying during childbirth, and also a general lower life expectancy. So they
Why don’t US citizens get to vote about entering Syria?
Because the United States federal government is a Republic, not a Democracy. In particular, it is not a direct democracy where citizens vote on everything.
Why does the government need to know or care about my relationship status?
The reason they ask is that marriage is a legal status that may affect what benefits you are eligible to receive and what taxes you owe. You don't have to define your relationship status. You only hav