This round of discussion will be similar to Discussion 3 EXCEPT for how you determine the issue you will write about (and word count requirements are...

This round of discussion will be similar to Discussion 3  for how you determine the issue you will write about (and word count requirements are different). Therefore, it is very important that you read the directions very carefully so you do not lose any points for "not following the directions". 

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INITIAL ENTRY ASSIGNMENT: 

DIRECTIONS:

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Initial Entry Issues

You will select one of the following issues to write your Initial Entry on - Issues 1 - 6 requires you to "pick a side". It is like you are in a debate and you are arguing one side of the issue. The article (source) you list in Part A should be something you can use as "support" for your position on the issue. As usual, your word count sets the maximum grade you can earn - BUT how well you support your position (or how well you cover the issue if you select option 7) will decide your final grade for this assignment.

Issue #1: Provide a position paper (posting) on how on how the socioeconomic status (SES) in the United States has become more equal or less equal. If you feel it is more equal, provide evidence on how it is more equal. If you feel people are less equal economically, explain how.

Issue #2: Provide a position paper (posting) on how gender inequality has improved or worsened over the past 20 years. The key here is to provide evidence on how it has improved or worsened. Also, keep in mind that you are only arguing for your side so you don't want to make statements in your posting that are supporting for other side.

Issue #3: Provide a position paper (posting) on how racial inequality has improved or worsened over the past 20 years. The key here is to provide evidence on how it has improved or worsened. Also, keep in mind that you are only arguing for your side so you don't want to make statements in your posting that are supporting the other side.

Issue #4: Provide a position paper (posting) in favor or opposed to the Death Penalty. The key here is to clearly state the reasons you are either for or against the death penalty. Also, keep in mind that you are only arguing for your side so you don't want to make statements in your posting that are supporting the other side.

Issue #5: Provide a position paper (posting) in favor or opposed to euthanasia (right to die). The key here is to clearly state the reasons you are either for or against legal euthanasia. Also, keep in mind that you are only arguing for your side so you don't want to make statements in your posting that are supporting the other side.

Issue #6: Provide a position paper on the use of mandatory birth control (even if forced) for all countries of the world to stop over-population; if you are in favor or opposed to forced birth control. If yes, how would you implement it. If no, how would you stop the growth of world population that is affecting the environment and leading to disease and famine.

Issue #7: Conduct a review of the "Me Too" movement () and the issue of sexual harassment in the United States today. What are the causes for the raise in reported cases of sexual harassment (even before #MeToo).