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For sustained development education is crucial?

8/30/2016

An interesting article to accompany these questions:
http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/08/11/chinas-high-pressure-network-of-cram-schools-for-tots/

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culture clash or just a dynamic show of multiculturalism?

8/16/2016

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There was a bit of a furore over the women's beach volleyball in Rio recently. Check out this piece from the BBC: http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-37009324

Does wearing a bikini to play a sport objectify women?
Do you think that wearing a bikini for this sport is about promoting a sport that not many people are interested in or it just serves a practical purpose?
Why would people, especially people of some faiths, be insulted by women playing volleyball in a bikini?
Do you think there is any racism between the two teams as a result of the dress code?
Are the rules the same for men and women in terms of dress code in the Olympics? Yes/No? Why? Why not?

Thank you to EW for the questions for discussion!

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America has about 4% of the world's people and 25% of the world's incarcerated people

3/16/2016

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Thanks to Adrian for sending forward this eye-opening and challenging video relating to mass incarceration in the US, relating to a topic we considered earlier. You simply MUST watch this.

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Beauty may be subjective in theory, but in reality it is heavily influenced by the media

3/14/2016

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“Beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another”.

The following are links to a couple of recent articles relating to media and body image.

It’s easy enough to say that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, but when even ‘Curvy’ Barbie is well below the average waist size, surely our perceived reality is rather different?
What makes me feel good about my body? Why? And how important is this?
Is it wrong to be concerned about how you look?
What are the signs that someone is too concerned about their appearance? What should you do to help?
Last time you looked at yourself in the mirror, what was the first thought you had?
Would you ever surgically change a part of your body to match that of a friend or celebrity because you thought it looked attractive on them?
How large an influence do the media and advertising have on your body image?
If you could change one thing about your physical appearance, what would it be?
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE GRAPHIC DESIGNERS’ INTERPRETATIONS OF PERCEIVED BEAUTY IN THEIR COUNTRIES? DO ANY SURPRISE YOU?

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To absorb newcomers peacefully, Europe must insist they respect values such as tolerance and sexual equality

2/17/2016

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This article is a month old but it still raises many relevant and thought-provoking questions well worth your consideration:

To absorb newcomers effectively, must Europe respect the values of others without prejudice? It is surely not as simple as European values being 'right' and all others' being written off as invalid?
Are the events on New Year’s Eve in Cologne an unfortunate one-off or do they constitute a valid reason to shut down what remains of Europe's openness to immigration?
"Migrants are no more likely to commit crimes than natives." Can this ever really be true if you begin a new life in a new and alien country with culturally different norms?
Are "cameras in public places" the answer to enforcing European laws, or is this simply a reactive Big-Brother strategy when we should really be looking at a more preventative approach involving genuine assimilation?
To what extent is 'assimilation' a form of compromise? Is it not a dumbing down of valuable cultural beliefs and norms in order to facilitate economic benefits?
Why is it that the European public is afraid of welcoming refugees if they appear to solve the problems of an ageing population?
Is it better to be politically correct or "culturally imperialist"?

Beyond The Border

A fascinating look at illegal immigration in Texas

Brains without borders: A Different type of Migration

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The death penalty tears at our sense of humanity, but especially so for those who carry it out.

1/23/2016

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Have a look through the following links and articles before discussing the quotation from Auld and the question that is posted below:

"CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IS PROBABLY THE MOST PREMEDITATED OF ANY MURDERS". [auld]

debate:
To what extent is Capital Punishment justifiable when dealing with heinous, psychopathic, non-rehabilitative individuals?

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"The world would be a much better place if the West didn't meddle in affairs that have nothing to do with them". Discuss.

1/20/2016

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Read the following article from the Telegraph and explore your thoughts and ideas.

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We relish news of our heroes, forgetting that we are extraordinary to somebody too. [helen hayes]

For sustained development education is crucial?

culture clash or just a dynamic show of multiculturalism?

America has about 4% of the world's people and 25% of the world's incarcerated people

Beauty may be subjective in theory, but in reality it is heavily influenced by the media

To absorb newcomers peacefully, Europe must insist they respect values such as tolerance and sexual equality

Related Reading:

Beyond The Border

Brains without borders: A Different type of Migration

The death penalty tears at our sense of humanity, but especially so for those who carry it out.

debate:
To what extent is Capital Punishment justifiable when dealing with heinous, psychopathic, non-rehabilitative individuals?

"The world would be a much better place if the West didn't meddle in affairs that have nothing to do with them". Discuss.

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We relish news of our heroes, forgetting that we are extraordinary to somebody too. [helen hayes]

Related Reading:

Brains without borders: A Different type of Migration

debate: To what extent is Capital Punishment justifiable when dealing with heinous, psychopathic, non-rehabilitative individuals?

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‒ Nelson Mandela

debate:
To what extent is Capital Punishment justifiable when dealing with heinous, psychopathic, non-rehabilitative individuals?