social problem; social issue
Refers to a problem or issue that affects society as a whole, such as poverty, inequality, or crime.
少子高齢化は日本の大きな社会問題だ。
The declining birthrate and aging population are major social problems in Japan.
この映画は現代の社会問題を鋭く描いている。
This film sharply depicts contemporary social issues.
The declining birthrate has become a serious social problem.
The government is trying to solve the social problem of poverty.
The news was taken up as a social issue.