Social Issues Essay Examples - Argumentative Topics for Research Papers

Huge Debate Worldwide: Minimum Legal Drinking Age

In all 50 states, the minimum legal drinking age is 21 years old. However, some exceptions do exist on a state-by-state basis for consumption at home, under adult supervision, for medical necessities, and other reasons. After all, if 18 years olds can serve our country, buy tobacco products and legally be considered an adult, then why can’t they buy and consume alcohol? The drinking age of 21 years old has not stopped teen drinking, but instead, has progressively increased it. […]

Should the Age Allowed to Drink Alcohol be Lowered?

This has been an ongoing debate in the US for a couple years now. Some people think it would be better if it was lowered, while others do not. Underage kids drink all the time whether it’s legal or illegal. There are many sides to this argument but the one that has me most interested is the one that allows eighteen year olds to drink. The drinking age should be lowered because an eighteen year old is technically an adult […]

Our Rights in Society

Thank you Mr. President for inviting all of us here to talk about our rights in society. My name is Madison B. Wallace and it is a honor to come here today to talk with you. Most of my life has been dedicated to fight for women to have equal rights. The reason that I decided to come here today is to stand up for women and make a point. I believe that all people should have equal rights no […]

Sexism in Sports

Sexism- Sexism, prejudice or discrimination based on sex or gender, especially against women and girls. Are women treated with the same standards as men? Burton, L. (2015). Underrepresentation of women in Sport leadership: A review of research. Sport Management Review, 18(2), pp.155-165. Women have had a great increase in participation in sports, however, their leadership role in sports is still not there yet. This can be linked to the stigma that a leadership role should be given to some with […]

The Mindless Submissive Animals in “Animal Farm”

“On the throne of the world, any delusion can become fact. Gore Vidal, Julian, this summarizes the main idea George Orwell was attempting to convey to his readers throughout the novel Animal Farm. Orwell recognizes how people in power, especially in law enforcement can easily use their power to their advantage. As presented on manor farm; the pigs obtain a glimpse of power and benefit this as leverage against the entire farm, using violence and intimidation to keep their place. […]

The History of School Dress Code

The use of school uniforms dress code in the U.S. started in the early 1900’s for parochial and private schools (Meleen, n.d.). In 1969, the US Supreme Court made a decision that both uniform proponents and opponents used to support their arguments. Specifically, in Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent Community School case, students in the Des Moines public schools were suspended for wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War (Pulliam & VanPatten, 2013, p. 318). Therefore, the Court considered […]

Juvenile Justice Reform

The goal of the juvenile justice system is to support prosocial development of the juveniles who have become a part of the system and ensure the safety of the communities. The juvenile’s courts and government agencies aim to hold juvenile’s accountable for their wrongdoing, work to prevent further offending, and treat each juvenile fairly. The evidence is summarized below and guidance for implementing and developing a new approach to juvenile justice reform. In 2007 when the Texas Gainesville State School […]

Hurricane Katrina – One of the Deadliest, Large, and Powerful Hurricane

In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest, large, and powerful hurricane, hit the United States. It physically and emotionally caused a lot of damages to the country. Casualty loss caused Americans billions and billions of dollars. Millions of the victims were left with no home, job, and money. The government seemed to be helpless to the victims in helping them start their new lives after losing everything they have built. A racial project has come to the result […]

Popular Culture: Patriarchy and Sexism

When thinking about patriarchy and sexism, one may think of examples of the mainstream family. Just as any typical family would do, the woman would change her last name when married, and the children would take their father’s last name. Furthermore, the woman would stay home to raise the children while the male figure of the house would work everyday in order to financially support his family. This lifestyle is not as abnormal as you might think, with consideration to […]

Women in the Progressive Era

Women are historically treated worse than their male counterparts and this is especially true before the progressive era. It was frowned upon for women to work and those women who did have jobs, were treated as second class citizens. Not only did women make less than men, but the little wages they did make they were not allowed to keep. Pay was given to the respective men in their lives and for most women that fell to their husbands. The […]

Abraham Lincoln Civil War and Emancipation

I chose this event since this time in history was a turning point in America. Prior to President Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, slavery was a huge trade in the United States. But Abraham Lincoln’s main goal was to unite both halves of the Union. Since the entire purpose of fighting the Civil War was to unite both sides of the Union, President Lincoln made statements in August of 1862 that if he did not […]

About Planned Parenthood

How much do you really know about Planned Parenthood? Sometime in your life, you have heard about it. Whether it be knowing someone who has been treated there, you being treated there, or just hearing about them on the news, you have a glimpse of what Planned Parenthood is. Planned Parenthood is a non-profit organization that provides not only reproductive health care not only in the United States, but globally. They believe in the right of each individual, to manage […]

Nelson Mandela: Inspirational Activist

Discrimination and segregation started during the early 1700’s when European settlements were happening. The South African Union was now being formed by british colonies. When the colonies took over the Union the discrimination and segregation became worse than it already was. Many black Africans wanted to assert their rights at the same when the British colonies were segregating. It became very hard to let their voices be heard. In the early 1600’s and over the years Nelson Mandela became an […]

Effects of Multimedia on School Violence

Think multimedia does affect school violence a little. Like photoshop people can get pictures of someone and change it. They could put hurtful things and more stuff. Now let’s talk about what other people say. Since the early 1960s research evidence has been accumulating that suggests that exposure to violence in television, movies, video games, cell phones, and on the internet increases the risk of violent behavior on the viewer’s part just as growing up in an environment filled with […]

Bingeing on the Drinking Age

Alcohol, it has been a part of human culture for centuries. From religious gatherings to work related get togethers, alcohol has been a main factor in socialization and even some cultural events for years. Even though it seems so important to certain populations, most countries have age regulations on alcohol and one of the most talked about is the American legal drinking age. Every year, kids, and adults alike question whether the legal age should be lowered to 18, since […]

The US should Lower the Legal Drinking Age

At some point most people have drank some alcohol before their 21st birthday weather it was with friends, a party, or with family at a family event. The legal drinking age should be lowered because the person will have a better understanding of their alcohol tolerance, also they should have a parent/legal adult with them while in public, so the parent/legal guardian can drive them home, the Government would get taxes. We should also keep it the same for a […]

Prostitution in the U.S.

There has been much debate in the twentieth century about what in 1889, Rudyard Kipling termed the most ancient profession in the world (Kipling). Prostitution is as old as human civilization, but with the exception of Nevada, who leaves legalization up to individual counties, the United States continues to be one of the few nations in the world in which prostitution is still forbidden by law (NRS Section 201.354). While it remains a crime in every other state in the […]

The Drinking Age Law should Reduce to 18

In America, nearly 50% of adolescents report having had at least one drink by the time they reach 8th grade (Green et al,117). Even in the school campus, many of students hold parties every night. Especially not on weekdays, if you walk you besides the houses in the late night, you can see students walk in droves. Then, don’t question where they go. They must on the way to parties. Although the US government set the drinking age law, there […]

Juvenile Vs. Adult Criminal System

Due to the advance of youth development age and impact of frequent acceptance of the violence culture. The violence behavior carried by the minor under age 18 gradually increased which not only affects the victims but also jeopardizes the community. Therefore, the issues and debate around the how to punish the juvenile was been bring up again. Should they be treated as an adult and sentenced to life in prison if they committed murder? My answer is no. The first […]

Article Review for Juvenile Justice

We know that the confinement to one’s cell for days, months, and sometimes years can affect someone’s psychological stability. A less known practice is the use of solitary confinement for juveniles. Dr. Clark, the Director of Forensic Mental Health at Boston Medical Center, wrote the article Juvenile Solitary Confinement as a Form of Child Abuse which talks about the effects of solitary confinement on a child and the form of punishment counts as a form of child abuse. At the […]

The Pros and Cons of the Women’s Rights Movement

As you know, as of June 4th, 1919, the 19th Amendment has passed congress. Even though us women are finally earning our deserved rights, it has come to my attention that we did not earn them in a very respectable or honorable way. In 1848, several men and women were invited to Seneca Falls, New York to discuss women’s rights. They were lead by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. This became the beginning of our pursuit for women to […]

Refugees in the United States

Introduction and Summary With an increase in countries experiencing wars and political unrest, the numbers of individuals forced to leave their homes has been steadily increasing. As a result, there is a worldwide concern of how to respond to the increasing number of refugees and asylum seekers. Recently, the numbers of refugees admitted to the United States has drastically decreased, as well as their systems of support. In order to help the refugees currently in the United States and those […]

Refugees VS European Countries

After reading many articles, I have come across many alarming issues going on in North Africa and the Middle East. The fact of the matter is that many citizens come from these places that were once their home towns or villages, yet they are now displaced and are looking for a way out for a better life. Many of these citizens of North Africa and the Middle East are escaping violence, war, hunger and many more factors that are taking […]

Syria, the U.S., and the Refugees

Since the initiation of the Syrian civil war back in 2011, over 400,000 casualties have been reported by the UN. Among these casualties are innocent men, women, and children who have lost their lives during the conflict. As a result, many Syrian refugees have fled their country seeking liberty and aid in other foreign countries. Despite several nations opening their borders to these fleeing refugees, the United States has adamantly continued to turn their back on these innocent refugees. Many […]

Impact of Socioeconomic Status on the Association between Homosexuality and HIV AIDS

There were approximately 36.7 million people living worldwide with HIV/AIDS at the end of 2016 [Global HIV/AIDS overview 2016]. While there have been a lot of studies conducted about the relation between sexual orientation and HIV, there is not enough research on the impact of socioeconomic status and HIV/AIDS. In this literature study, I aim at shedding a brief light into different stages of an HIV/AIDS in homosexuals and the impact of the socio-economic conditions on their situations. Scheibe et. […]

The WEB DuBois and Booker T. Washington Debate

Slavery has been around for centuries dating back to the early 1600s, It was practiced throughout the 17th,18th and 19th centuries it’s even still alive to this day. Slavery was the system in which Blacks was not looked at as people but as property by law, Slaves were looked down upon and was treated horribly. After the Civil War in 1865, the United States Constitution ratified the 13th Amendment which statesNeither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for […]

The Color Purple and Gender Roles

The Color Purple is an African American staple piece of literature. The film released in 1985 directed by none other than Steven Spielberg won a Gold Globe for Best Actress: Whoopi Goldberg, Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing, NAACP Image Award for outstanding Motion Picture and earning $142 million box office sales. The author of the book The Color Purple Alice Walker won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983. Walker included topics of symbolism and realism in […]

The Women’s Suffrage Campaign

Pros and Cons regarding the new amendment that our congress has passed. Women would be able to start up their own business or get their own job and have their own carrier without asking her marriage partner permission she would have more opportunities in this country but she could also have her own medical care transportation vehicles and more associations. The rights of the amendment are considered a bit weird and misunderstood but at the same time that could lead […]

The Best Protection any Woman Can have is Courage

The best protection any woman can have is courage. -Elizabeth Cady Stanton. This is an extremely powerful term that perfectly describes the time of Women’s Suffrage in America. This was when women were pushing to get the right to vote. Because they were considered property then, it was a long, hard, and gruelling time to be a suffragette fighting for rights. Take a look at the pros and cons of women gaining the right to vote in 1920, due to […]

Theme of Religion in Persepolis

Persepolis, an autobiography of Marjane Satrapi’s, uses the manifestation of graphic novel to depict the Iranian revolution through her own eyes. Marjane’s experiences consist of wars, revolution, rebellion, culture clashes and social classes, which mostly derive from the Islamic Republic and the fundamentalists. The theme of religion in Persepolis displays the constraint of women’s freedom, propaganda of nationalism, and rationalization of persecutions. Marjane depicts the influences of religion on the Iranian female under the Islamic Revolution. Marjane’s mom gets assaulted […]

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