Recent Controversial Topics in SchoolsRecent controversial topics have gone from being newsworthy to becoming the talk of the town. Here is a list of recent topics that have been the center of national debate and in which some people aren't happy with the results.
'The whole lot is there' was a catch phrase coined by Linda Blair in the movie 'Full Metal Jacket.' Her character was referring to sexual abuse in general. She was subsequently fired from her position as a CIA agent and apologized to the victims of sexual abuse. That was only the start of the controversy, though. In a recent issue of a popular thriller, 'The Girls Next Door,' was a scene in which a group of young girls look out the window, talking about a serial killer who had committed a murder in the same neighborhood before. The police force was called in, but the killer was found to be a homeless person who was homeless and therefore not a suspect. There are some people who feel that the treatment of homeless men and women who commit crimes against society is not appropriate, especially in the wake of recent sex offender scandals. Others say that people should not be discriminated against simply because they have a problem with society. Still others say that the punishment should be the same for both parties. Gender has become a hotly debated topic as well. The military says that boys and girls have different aptitudes when it comes to war games. Some scientists say that it is biological and not because of culture or upbringing. Some schools have been using the same dress code for boys and girls. Others argue that a girl does not need to wear high heels or a short skirt to look attractive. Other topics include special schooling for the handicapped, religious references in the classroom, discrimination on the basis of race or nationality, stereotypes and social problems. How to address such issues is still largely a matter of personal choice. Some schools have embraced the controversy by making significant changes in their policies and education. Others have remained true to the standards set by previous administrations. Today, it appears that the next president of the United States will have a lot to contend with in terms of changing policies concerning the kinds of topics that he or she may address during his or her inaugural address. Political pundits agree that this is the most important election since the 1980's.
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