95 Controvers Essays, Term Papers and Book Reports
2000 Presidential Election
The US Presidential Election of 2000 featured George W. Bush and Al Gore. It will go down in history as one of the closest elections in US history. It also goes down as one of the most controversial. The final decision was based on just a few hundred votes in Florida. The controversy began when....
9-11 / 911 Controversy
Your government failed you, and I failed you."- White house advisor Richard Clarke
What makes the citizens of the United States of America turn against their government and start a controversy concerning government involvement in a terrorists attack made agains....
A Dolls House: an overview on the short story written by Henrik Ibsen
Controversy, Deceit, and Scandal in 20th Century Drama
In the early 1800's theatre plays were used merely as a form of light hearted romantic entertainment, but Henrik Ibsen wrote A Doll's House in a manner that used drama as a vehicle to examine social issues of the time period. Exposing the fl....
Abortion choices and rights amoNg females
In the United States Abortion is a form of murder and should be illegal to people who feel abortion is a form of murder. Society feels that if you decide to conceive the child you should be able to take care of it in anyway, shape, or form. In my opinion if a person wants to abort their baby for the....
Abortion: Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?
Abortion: Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?
Is abortion right or wrong? Life never seems to have any areas that are in black and white, only gray. Some issues, like abortion, tend to provide us with more gray areas than others. Many people have debated over abortion and have expressed their feelings that i....
Adoption
Our children are not ours because they share our genes they are ours because we have had the audacity to envision them (http://www.karensadoptionlinks.com/inspirat.html). Adoption affects people in a profound way, showing love and affection to the ones who need it the most. A staggering amount....
Aids
AIDs
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Nov. 24 An estimated 5.3 million people, including 600,000 children under age 15, became infected with the virus that causes AIDS this year, the World Health Organization said today. For the first time the number of new infections in sub-Saharan Africa stabilized, but that was offset b....
ALEXANDER THE NOT SO GREAT
In the essay How Great was Alexander? the questions answered by the author were why Alexander III of Macedon was called Great and did he deserve to be called Great. The author, Ian Worthington, used facts and impressions for his arguments. He stated that there was very little accur....
AMITYVILLE HORROR
Serial killers are known throughout the world. Amityville Horror is a spree/serial killer. Ronald Butch DeFeo Jr. murdered six people in his family. Police suspect Butch to be under the influence. Twenty-three year old, Ronald Butch DeFeo of Amityville Long Island, oldest brother to D....
Ancient Greek Theater
In ancient Greece, Greek comedy, tragedy, drama, and theater were essential parts of the Greek peoples everyday life. Greek drama impacts today universally very much the same way it did in the 4th-6th century BC. Controversial and yet entertaining at the same time, the origins of Greek theater int....
animal rights-vivisection
Vivisection, which is also known as animal modeling, is the dissection of living animals for experimentation. The term vivisection also includes any experiment done on animals (Vivisection). Vivisection began in ancient Greece as physician Galen cut open living monkeys to better understand ho....
Annotated Bibiliography on Abortion
Abortion: An Annotated Bibliography
Durrett, Deanne. The Abortion Conflict: A Pro/Con Issue. New Jersey: Enslow Publisher, 2000.
This book will be helpful to me because it shows the cons about the issue of abortion. It also tells you about legal suits and other documents such as Roe vs. Wade. The....
art and madness - Sylvia Plath and Sarah Kane
Art and Madness
The suicides of literary geniuses Sylvia Plath and Sarah Kane have sparked debate and intrigue over the relationship between art and madness. Their connection is complex and unresolved. However, through historical and scientific evidence, greater insight can be gained into Plath a....
Athletes as Role Models
Athletes as Role Models
Primetime timeslots, Monday Night's main attraction, a large slice of the daily paper, and worldwide attention and recognition. This is the life of America's superstar athletes, but only in part. America's professional athletes, their political standings, and their ....
Barbie's Popularity and Influence on Body Image
Since 1959 Barbies have been in the hands and homes of young girls just wanting to play. These girls did not realize it at the time, but over the years the Barbie doll has influenced a certain body type among females. Her slender figure, long flowing hair, and (of course) multitude of careers put ....
Broadway
Questions
Everyone remembers one major thing in their life. Like their first puppy or their first day in school but out of many firsts. It used to be known as the Great White Way, But now its known as Broadway. Just seeing the energy of the actresses and actors work together to stru....
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment
Tina M. Woods
Western International University
Com 112
Karen Lawler
February 25, 2006
The death penalty is a very controversial subject among many people in
the United States, ....
Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment
One of the major topics of social diversity in todays world is capital punishment, especially for me, as I have come from England where it is not permitted to America where capital punishment is allowed in most states, this will be the basis of my paper and presentation, ca....
Capital Punishment in Review
Capital Punishment in Review
Introduction
The issue of the death penalty and capital punishment has long been one of the most controversial issues debated in the history of the United States. It is an important issue because it deals with life, the value of life, and personal liberties. The death....
censoring hip hop
In the last few years, hip hop music has become a musical phenomenon, drawing
listeners from all over the globe, including the United States. Controversial lyrics and
sexual overtones have stirred conservative sentiments in the US. Many songs with foul
language are censored, and sex talk is....
Censoring Television
Today, television is more censored than any other form of entertainment. Television is full of sex and violence, and the FCC, Federal Communications Commission, are constantly trying to find ways of censoring television. One of the main reasons the FCC censors television is because of young viewer....
Church and State
Under God or Just Plain Over God?
The debate over church v. state has been a long drawn out debate over political power and family values. In recent times, the debate has unraveled into several other issues relating to our public school systems. The relationship between public school educat....
Circumcision
Circumcision was an essential part of religious practice for the nation of Israel. Is circumcision a required practice for Christians today? This paper examines the biblical evidence and explores the truth of arguments concerning old covenant customs, relating them to the New Testament, and the ques....
Cloning
Is Cloning Humane?
The future of the human race holds many promising and exciting things. With all the technological advances that have been made in the past ten years, there is no telling how far scientists may take these advancements in the future. One of the most exciting and controversial ....
Cloning: The cure, The Answer, The Future
Cloning: The cure, The Answer, The Future
An average of nearly 10 people die every day in the U.S. because they need an organ transplant and no organ is available. In 1996, nearly 4,000 people died while on waiting lists for a kidney, pancreas, liver, heart, lung or intestine. That year, more th....
Cochlear Implants
Running Head: The Controversy of Cochlear Implants
Cochlear Implants
Rachel Strickler
CD 303
Indiana State University
Abstract
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that restores partial hearing to the deaf. ....
Conflict Resolution Strategies
As said by Michael Jordan, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships". It is clear that teamwork is the key to success not only in sports but in the workplace as well. It is not just the essence of working in a team that will get your team to the championship. It is ....
Controversial Effects of Free Trade
Free trade is a concept that has become increasingly popular over the past couple decades. The United States has combined efforts with numerous countries to help increase production efficiency and promote a more international marketplace. However, some of the legislation that has been approved actua....
Controversial response to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, there has been much controversy surrounding it. The book was banned and much of society had a negative outlook on the type of book it was. Huck Finn's poor grammar and plot structure was evident in 1885. Looking ahead to more recent times the c....
Controversies Facing The Golden Compass
Controversies and Themes of The Golden Compass
Philip Pullmans series His Dark Materials has sparked controversy regarding many different aspects. While Pullman was studying English at Oxford University, he came up with the idea for the trilogy from his interest in John Miltons epic poem Parad....
Controversies of Genetically Modified Food
Genetically modified food is a highly controversial topic. There are people that believe that genetically modified food is unsafe to eat. While the government and the American Medical Association believe that the modified crops are not a threat to humans or the environment. These bioengineered cr....
Controversy 101: The Death Penalty
Controversy 101: The Death Penalty
The death penalty is an issue that has been a plaque of moral and ethical debate for centuries, as it always will be in years to come. When discussing the death penatly, the issue of retribution becoming vengence and deterrence becoming prevention often arises.....
Controversy Amid Sex and Sexy Education
Controversy Amid Sex and Sexy Education:
What are Our Schools Teaching?
Children are having sex these days! This is a fact. It is shocking; but no one can deny it. Yet, what is dreadful is going to a hospital that treats HIV and finding out that one out of four infected people are children (Ma....
Controversy of Stem Cell Research
What are stem cells?
In looking into stem cell research it was easy to see that this was a very controversial subject. It seems everyone from local religious leaders to the President of the United States have weighed into this controversy. In researching this subject, I wanted to gain a little....
Corporate Personhood Defined by the 14th Amendment
Corporate Personhood Controversy
There has been a long standing controversy over the issue of corporate personhood. The corporate personhood debate is based on questioning whether the subset of rights provided under the law to biological people should also be given to corporations as legal persons....
Current Ethical Issues in Business
Current Ethical Issues in Business
Moral obligation and ethics are something most people will encounter at one time or another. People are expected to act in a manner that upholds the good of society even in a professional setting. Ethics can be defined in many ways i.e. a set of moral princi....
david beckham
What was David Beckham's claim to fame in the U.S. before Bend It Like Beckham became a hit on this side of the pond? Probably that he was married to a Spice Girl. But since the debut of the movie with his name in the title, millions here in the colonies have gained an appreciation for his eno....
Death Penalty
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Death Penalty
Death penalty is the lawful punishment of a criminal. Death penalty has been used as a figure of punishment from lots of years. At modern time, death penalty is more prohibited. Though, when death penalty is stated it brings shivers....
Death Penalty
The Death Penalty
The death penalty has been a part of the American culture since the founding of this country. Recently the death penalty has faced many attacks. Death penalty opponents have been pushing hard for the United States to abolish the death penalty. This author feels the death penalty ....
Demographics and World Commerce Paper
Demographics and World Commerce Paper
By studying the global diffusion of ideas and technology, we can view the relationships among ideas, events, social climates, and commerce. This allows us to predict trends in demographics and global commercial patterns, while assessing the future impact of c....
diphtheria
Abstract
Diphtheria is a disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Diagnosis of the disease is confirmed by the demonstration of diphtheria bacilli cultured from material obtained from the site of infection. Some of the types of diphtheria caused by the organism are nasal diphthe....
Do Video Games Lead to Violence??
Do Video Games Lead to Violence??
There are many topics that are heavily debated by the media and by individuals as a whole, and for the most part when those topics are brought up each individuals has many different opinions on the topic and arent too easily persuaded otherwise. It will be my ....
Drinking Age: 18 or 21years old
18 or 21
After being overseas for 6 months fighting in Iraq, my friend Joe arrived back in the states. He fought hard for his country, carried an M-16, and saved lives. All he wants to do now is to go to the bar and drink a beer with his buddies. So he goes to the bar with his buddies, dressed t....
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
Two million people in the world suffer from eating disorders, whether it is anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Two thirds of teenage girls and one third of teenage boys do not like their bodies and the weights they are at. Many people suffer from related condition....
Effects of Hunting
Throughout generations families have supported themselves by the means of hunting. Hunting is a way for some to relax but for others to fill the freezer. The amount of resources that are involved in hunting and the economical boost that hunting provides are enormous. There are many people today tha....
Euthansia
Jill Moorehead
June 15, 2006
English Composition II
Prof. Karen Nelson
Euthanasia
I. Demonstrate that a problem exists
The high-profile case of Terri Schiavo has once again focused attention on the issue of euthanasia. Schiavo, who has been in a vegetative state for the past 13 years, bri....
First Crusades
Given the convergence of events in the 11th Century (the defeat of parts of the Byzantine Empire, the destruction of the Holy Sepulcher, Seljuk Turks intolerance of Christians, religious fervor created by the Investiture Controversy, the schism of 1054 causing the Roman Catholics Church's desire to ....
Frédéric Chopin
Frédéric Chopin (1809-1849), the greatest of the Polish composers, was born in Zelazowa Wola, near Warsaw on 1 March 1809 of a French father and a Polish mother. Born Frédéric (spelled in Polish as Fryderyk) Francois Chopin, his very name is indicative of the blended impact two countries made o....
Full of plastic
With so many controversies around the world it is hard to deal with all of them at once, yet there are some that are already
being under consideration. One of the many controversies is the one dealing with plastic bags and weather to completely ban
the plastic bags while switching to paper bags ....
Global Population: A Threat
We can all agree that Planet Earth has limited space and resources. With more than six billion people inhabiting the earth, we are concerned that the population will consume too many of our shared resources and use up too much of our precious space available. Unfortunately for us, there is not one ....
global warming
Dear Grandfather,
The effect known as global warming occurs due to the phenomena known as the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases accumulate in the atmosphere, allowing sun to enter, but keeps the heat trapped. This can better be explained with an example-cars left in the sun accumulate heat on the....
Haliburton
Halliburton, A Brief History
Halliburton Company, a world leader in energy services offer a broad range of services and products used in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas. Established in 1919 and then incorporated in 1924 as the Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company, Hall....
Harry Potter and the Controversy Curse
Harry Potter and the Controversy Curse
Over the years, the Harry Potter franchise has garnered much controversy. Some say that the material is educational. However, parents and critics alike argue the fact that the subject matter in the books as well as the films are too mature and inapprop....
Importance of Multicultural Education
Multicultural Education Jonathan Grant
When a child opens his first puzzle and the pieces fall to the ground, it may seem very confusing. What are they to do with this pile of shapes in front of them? It often takes a parent to explain to them that all....
Influnce on christianity in europe
Christianity may not have been what it is today without people of high authority that believed in the Christian faith. Of the many influences there are contributing to the evolution of Christianity three man of command are prominent in the expansion of the Christian doctrine in Europe. Flavius V....
Intelligent Design as a Political Movement
"We've listened to experts on both sides of this for three years. Ultimately, the question of what students should learn is decided in a democracy, not by any one group of experts.â
The above statement was made by Deborah Owens-Fink during a debate on the merits of introducing the theory of i....
Investiture Controversy in the First Crusade
The struggle and dispute between the imperial power and papacy during 11th century medieval Europe was due in a large part to the investiture controversy that persisted throughout this time period. The investiture controversy was an argument that originated from Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV and Pope ....
Joseph Beuys.. cult figure, icon or deluded fantasist?
JOSEPH BEUYS..CULT FIGURE, ICON OR DELLUDED FANTASIST?
Joseph Beuys plays a major role in art history and can be considered
extremely influential in the post 1945 realms of sculpture and performance
art. He seems to have excelled beyond the title of "artist" to adopt a cult
status and has even....
Lisa Left Eye Lopes
May 27, 1971-April 25, 2002
Whenever the anniversary of the death of a pop icon comes around, it is hard to believe they
have been gone for so long. It has been a decade since Tupac Shakur passed away and six years
since Aaliyah death. On Apr....
Margaret Atwood- The Handmaids Tale
Margaret Atwoods The Handmaids Tale is criticizing conservative views about controversial issues such as womens rights by creating an extreme situation. She gives men all the power in the novel, or so you would think, but really gives women some as well. First of all, there is a somber and ser....
MMR Vaccine- Controversial Issue
A Dose of Immaturity in Romeo and Juliet
In William Shakespeares play, Romeo and Juliet, both Romeo and Juliet are tragic heroes with tragic flaws. They both share the same tragic flaw, which is immaturity. This is illustrated when they fall in love before even getting to know each other. ....
netherlands law policy
Introduction
The Netherlands is one of the most highly developed countries in the world. It is an international, well-integrated country with policies that are among the worlds most liberal. In fact, The Netherlands has perhaps the most liberal view on drug use than any other country and has ev....
Nutrition Labeling Laws Under Scrutiny
Abstract
Regulations resulting from the Food and Drug Administrations passage of the Nutritional Labeling and Education Act of 1990 and the trans fatty acid labeling amendment effective January 1, 2006, have provided consumers with the information necessary to maintain healthy dietary practices. ....
Outsourcing Work in America
The Outsourcing of American Jobs
Michelle Soliman-Parker
Axia College
COM 120 Effective Persuasive Writing
Claudia Williams
October 29, 2006
Outsourcing American Jobs
Downsizing and outsourcing are tools used by American corporations to put millions of dollars in their pock....
Pearl Harbor: Conspiracy
On the fateful morning of December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombarded the naval base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This devastating attack was called a surprise attack by FDR as he quoted Yesterday, December 7, 1941a date which will live in infamythe United States of American was suddenly and deliberatel....
Philosophy of Economics
Philosophy of Economics
The philosophy of economics concerns itself with conceptual, methodological, and
ethical issues that arise within the scientific discipline of economics.1 The primary focus is on issues of methodology and epistemologythe methods, concepts, and theories through which econo....
Piagets Stage Theory; A Critical Evaluation of his Pre-operational and Concrete-operational Stages
Abstract
A study was conducted to assess how well Piagetian tasks measure cognitive abilities in Pre-operational children and to determine whether modifying standard Piagetian tasks improves performance. The participant, Lily, completed a series of three standard tasks; Mass conservation, number co....
Plumpy nut: Nutrition Facts
In Africa the main killer is starvation. One person dies every six seconds from starvation a day in Africa (Real). A man named Andre Briend from France created a product to help those malnourished human beings in Africa. The product is called Plumpynut. It has been called a lifesaver, and could en....
postfeminism and sex and the city
With reference to relevant textual examples, discuss how useful the concept of postfeminism is to our understanding of contemporary popular TV drama. Your answer should demonstrate a clear understanding of the term 'postfeminism' and also an evaluation of the work of feminist writers in the topi....
ritalin use for children
Ritalin
In class, there are always the kids who cannot sit still, constantly are talking out without raising their hands, and have trouble paying attention. Often times these problems are affecting the childs entire life and need to be treated. Attention d....
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
About the author
The author of the book Silent Spring, Rachel Carson, was not only a writer but also a scientist and ecologist, who grew up plainly in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania. In 1929, Carson graduated from Pennsylvania College for Women p....
Sir John Monash- The man behind the creation of the Shrine of Rememberance
MONASH - THE MAN BEHIND THE CREATION OF THE SHRINE
General Sir John Monash is widely regarded as the ³father² of The National War Memorial of Victoria, which is better known as The Shrine of Remembrance. It is recognised that without his unswerving dedication, commitment and energy, we would no....
Societal Secrets
Societal Secrets
Though the general population is introduced to sex at a somewhat early age, there is still a huge percentage-a disturbing number of people who are introduced to sex at the youngest stage in life: Childhood. Most of these people are women, victims of child molestation and incest.....
Stem Cell Research
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), stem cells are (1) "Cells with the ability to divide for indefinite periods in culture and to give rise to specialized cells." Stem cells are basically unspecialized cells that can, with proper physiologic or experimental conditions, b....
Stem Cell Research a Real Controversy
Stem Cell Research a Real Controversy
There have been many deaths in my family due to the grave affects of cancer and other deadly diseases such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. Each and every person today knows or is related to someone who has died from some type of disease that stem ce....
Suicide, Introduction to Research RES110
Suicide
Suicide is a major problem in society and understanding its signs and causes can help prevent the number of suicides in the world. Suicide is a personal act committed by someone who feels there is no reason to carry on with his or her own life. There have been known cases in which a major ....
Television Violence Controversy
Television Controversy
Television is the most powerful medium the world has ever seen. Never before has it been possible to communicate and so strongly influence millions of people at the same moment right in their own homes. But its misuse has been felonious, and society is paying an increa....
The Digital Divide Controversy: Nothing but Hot Air.
It seems only yesterday that computers were luxury items. Today, nearly everyone views them as a necessity of life. This changing viewpoint towards technology is creating battle lines in governmental and private agencies everywhere. Research indicates a serious problem, called the digital divide,....
The Discovery and Controversy over the First Use of Surgical Anesthesi
Dennis Brindell Fradin wrote in ”We Have Conquered Pain”: The Discovery of Anesthesia, “We take it for granted that we can sleep through operations without feeling any pain. But until about 150 years ago, the operating room was a virtual torture chamber because surgeons had no wa....
The History of Censorship in Literature and Music
What is censorship? An encyclopedia defines censorship as "the control of what people may say or hear, write or read, or see or do1." There are many reasons why people censor entertainment such as literature and music. Many governments or groups try to preserve their standards of morality by prev....
The Ozone a Hole in the Theory
The protective ozone layer around our world undergoes much thought and debate. The "Hole", however, only exists in the minds of environmental, self-serving scientists and politicians. It interests many to find all the faults in the publics consensus of the "ozone depletion." Most scientists do no....
The Patriot Act
Passed in the weeks after September 11, 2001, the Patriot Act was designed to enhance federal anti-terrorism investigations. On December 31, 2005, sixteen controversial surveillance provisions in the Patriot Act were set to expire. The bill to renew the Patriot Act passed through the House without a....
The Regulators of North Carolina
The history of colonial North Carolina is bombarded with frequent strife and turmoil. The people of North Carolina, because of a lack in supervision from the British monarchy, learned to possess an independent spirit. The colony remained isolated from the rest of the country because of several ....
Tobias Wolff - Old School - Book Review
Tobias Wolff
Old School
Biography:
Born in 1945, he travelled the U.S. until he settled and grew up in Washington.
He went to School in Pennsylvania.
³ He was expelled from school because he kept on failing mathematics in his final year.
³ He spent 4 Years as a Paratroop....
UNITED STRATEGY OF BENETTON
Forming of Benetton
Benetton is one of the largest and most successful companies in the global fashion and clothing industry. Benetton Group is present in about 120 countries around the world, under its logo operates more than 5000 stores. Its total turnover was 1,7 billion euros in 2004. The Group....
Using Technology to Cheat
Using technology to cheat
University of Phoenix
GEN 300
Instructor Jenny Webb
Team A
Cari, Joe, Jean, Dawne, Cynthia, Marian
May 5, 2007
Most students cheat. In nationwide surveys on college campuses, about 7 in 10 students admitted to some cheating. Three i....
Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism
Vegetarians believe the slaughter of 6.7 million animals each year is extremely unnecessary, because billions of vegetables are grown, world wide, each year. Vegetarianism has been seen as being unhealthy and a cause for disease for years. Studies from all over the world have shown....
Video Game censorship
Video Games: Game Censorship
Various forms of media have always have always had always had some amount of debate due to vulgarity, violence, and indecency in the past. In this day video games are the form of media that people want censored. Of course many game designers and the International Game ....
Video Game crash of 1985
The year is 1982 and the home video game market is a boom. At least one quarter of homes own a console and Atari is the leader of the video game market. Consumers buy almost every new game that comes out each week and almost every company wants to get in on the Home Video Game market to get a piece ....
Walmart SWOT analaysis
Wal-Mart: Always the low price
Today Wal-Mart has become one the largest discount retailers. Wal- Mart looks at the future of the company by offering sales on a daily basis. The company looks at what the customers want and what other retailers offer.
Wal-Mart now has over 3,300 stores nation wide.....
War and Civil Libertiies
War & Civil Liberties:
Two Aspects of modern Society that are a topic of continuous if not obsessive conversations are War and Civil Liberties. They are not only interlinked, but usually have a direct impact on each other. As humans we find the need to try to explain the reasons why both of the....
Women in Psychology
Introduction
Most of the time when someone thinks of the field of psychology they automatically think first and perhaps only of the men who greatly influenced this vast field of Science. Well known and established men like Erik Erikson, Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud and Wilhelm Wundt are usually the one....
World War I Divided French and English Canadians
In 1914, French and English Canadians celebrated the coming of World War I as a moral crusade against... injustice(Durflinger 1); but they did not know this crusade would consist of such a large contribution of manpower. As WWI progressed French Canadians became drastically less supportive of ....
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