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22 Advancing Gender Equality for a More Equitable Society

Introduction Gender inequality isn’t just a female issue but a human issue. “All men are created equal,” once said Thomas Jefferson, a contributor to the Declaration of Independence. Gender inequality is a prominent issue here in America. Strikes, boycotts, and rallies regarding gender inequality try to urge people to take a stand and fight against […]

23 Achieving Gender Equality in Sports and Overcoming Discrimination

Introduction Sports Equality. Do girls qualify as athletes? Are female sports considered a sport to all? Mariana De Paula Silva wrote on Athletes Network, “Female athletes have to deal with sexist comments coming especially from men who think these female athletes aren’t strong or talented enough to perform well” (2016). Why should female sports be […]

24 Gender Equality: The Impact of Gender-Based Violence on Society

Introduction Gender-based violence can be defined as “violence that is directed against a person because of their gender,” according to the European Institute for Gender Equality. The website states that “both women and men experience gender-based violence, but the majority of victims are women and girls.” Forms and Impact of Gender-Based Violence Although it is […]

25 Martin Luther King and Shirley Chisholm: Exposing the True Costs of War

Throughout U.S. history, there have been many ordeals to take place outside the U.S.A’s jurisdiction. When situations occur outside the U.S., many would assume that the U.S.’s involvement would be at a staggering zero percent. Unfortunately, most times, when things do happen outside the American borders, the U.S. is one of the first countries to […]

26 The Declining Efficacy of Capital Punishment in Modern Society

Historical Overview of the Death Penalty The death penalty is the worst ultimate punishment for any human being in the world. There is indeed no harsher punishment than death itself. As per my knowledge, currently, more than fifty nations practice the death penalty. Before I start to make an argument, I would like to provide […]

27 Capital Punishment and Marital Status Insights

Corporal Punishment vs. Child Abuse When you were growing up as a kid, did you ever do something bad and receive a physical punishment from your parents? Some do and some don’t. However, those that can say that they have, did it help you later on in life, or did it affect you in a […]

28 Capital Punishment: The High Cost of ‘Justice’

One day, you were sitting in your house, minding your own business, when the police knocked on your door. You are suddenly whisked away to prison. All of the trials and courtrooms you go through flash by. And suddenly, without you knowing how, you are on death row, waiting for your execution day. This is […]

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