• examine who might censor films and television and why
• consider the necessity for censorship on society and its potential impacts
• make a judgement based on the consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
• the prevention of hate speech and subversion before it is aired
• parents limiting access to some television channels to protect their children
• the effectiveness of the ratings system used in films and music
• the exclusion of offensive and explicit scenes which may offend
• how regimes can control what the entertainment that is available to the people
• the avoidance of creating narratives that are untrue as a form of entertainment
• the management of censorship is fallible with many ways of breaching the laws
• any form of censorship being seen as the stifling of creativity and freedom.
Month: November 2022
‘Given the cost of conflict, it should always be avoided.’ Discuss.
Conflict is widely regarded as something that incurs some form of cost to all parties involved, especially for those wielding lesser power in the dispute. While it is oft assumed that these costs outweigh the potential benefits (if any) arising from the conflict and should thus be avoided, there could be situations where the cost is justified or where the conflict is unavoidable despite the potential cost incurred.
Show that the condition of the cost of conflict in every argument when evaluating whether it should be avoided. Provide clear yardsticks or criteria for evaluating and weighing whether disagreements should always be avoided or not, given the costs incurred.
Consider the possibility that some conflicts may be unavoidable despite the potential cost. Consider the possibility that some conflicts may be the right course of action if the potential cost is outweighed by the potential benefits of conflicts. Candidates are able to discuss the worth and value.
Protected: Tallest Buildings of the World
Reading Links
Here is a list of reading links for GP essays. These reading links range from crime, religion, media, history and science providing a valuable resource for students to write their essays. Check-out the reading links below
- Consider the view that people imprisoned for crimes should lose all their rights.
Locked Out 2022: Estimates of People Denied Voting Rights
Changing prisons to help people change
‘Slavery by any name is wrong’: the push to end forced labor in prisons
New Bill lets inmates out of prison to upgrade skills
- Does religion still have a role in the modern world?
The big idea: do we still need religion?
How followers of the world’s religions have changed over time
Religion Both Helped and Hurt during the Pandemic
- ‘Dramas on television or film are never as effective as a live performance.’ Discuss.
The Future Of Live Events: AR, VR, And Advertising
How COVID Has Changed Live Music—Forever
Live Performance Is Back. But Audiences Have Been Slow to Return.
- Assess the extent to which different age groups in your society are valued equally.
Discrimination against workers and jobseekers declined, but ageism still prevalent
Older workers vulnerable to rising tide of retrenchment
Generational gap — a bridge too far or are we making too much of it?
- To what extent can individuals shape their own lives when the world is so unpredictable?
10 ways your parents’ behaviors shape who you are today
How lockdown may have changed your personality
How the news changes the way we think and behave
- ‘Too many historical figures are famous for the wrong reasons.’ Discuss.
Black historical figures who shook the world
Genghis Khan: A vicious Barbarian or a Unifier
The trouble with judging historical figures by today’s moral standards
- ‘The results of scientific research should be available to everyone.’ How far do you agree?
Why can we trust the information produced by scientific research?
Tearing down the academic research paywall could come with a price
- Examine the claim that music without words lacks both meaning and appeal.
Why We Listen to Music With Lyrics We Don’t Understand
When classical music had a place on America’s political stage
What’s the most important part of a song: melody or lyrics?
- Since the extinction of species is a natural phenomenon, is there any point in trying to prevent it?
Extinction Is Not Inevitable. These Species Were Saved.
9 of the most shocking facts about global extinction – and how to stop it
The case against the concept of biodiversity
- ‘Consumerism is more of a curse than a blessing.’ How true is this of your society?
How the world embraced consumerism
Capitalism is killing the planet – it’s time to stop buying into our own destruction
- Consider the view that mathematics is of little interest to most people as it is too complex.
What if Math Is a Fundamental Part of Nature, Not Something Humans Came Up With?
Why do so many people hate maths?
Equations built giants like Google.
- Consider the view that mathematics is of little interest to most people as it is too complex.
In Pursuit of Winning, We All Lose
Winning Isn’t Everything: Why It’s Good To Be A Loser Sometimes
Assess how successfully recycled materials are used for arts and crafts in your country.
• evaluate how successfully recycled materials are used for arts and crafts
• make a judgement, based on a consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
• creative recycling being good for the environment forming the basis of money making projects
• the transformation of trash into various forms of art and design
• entrepreneurs starting their business ventures by collecting and repurposing unwanted items
• mosaics and other art forms being made from recycled material
• countries using recycled materials for arts and crafts that represent their local culture
• plastic waste which is a major problem being transformed for decorative purposes
• not all waste materials can be successfully recycled or lending themselves to producing arts and crafts
• recycling negatively impacting manufacturing companies and having a detrimental effect on the local economies.
To what extent is history based on lies rather than facts?
• discuss what might constitute an historical fact
• consider the extent to which history is based on lies
• make a judgement, based on the consideration of the evidence and
argument put forward that is history based on lies.
• manipulating of historical events to suit national narratives and
prejudices
• history of wars and social upheaval tending to be written by those on the
winning side
• how real or imagined historical events are portrayed in stories such as
myths and legends
• the deliberate manipulation and misrepresentation of history by using
propaganda
• how historical events and figures have been understood differently in
different ages or parts of the world
• the nature of history demanding that there is some basis in truth
• it being rare that there is complete agreement in the study of history
• the distortion of the truth may happen in the study of history, but this is
not lying.
Consider the importance of nature in your society.
While intuitively we know that nature is important for societies, we may take it for granted. By examining the roles and functions nature plays for [insert your country]. Evaluate how big a part nature plays in the lives of citizens of [insert your country] and if our belief in the importance of nature truly reflects in the actions of citizens towards preservation and conservation of nature in their country. The assumption is that there is worth in nature and importance of nature [insert your country].
Demonstrate the purposes and uses of nature in [insert your country] and evaluate the value and relevance of these purposes and uses to the average citizen. Examine the challenges that will cause [insert your country] to weigh the value and relevance of nature against other competing demands.
Present the impact from various levels of society (individuals, community and national). Provide an analysis of the impact (good or bad) and come to a conclusion on whether do the impact justify the presence of nature in [insert your country].
Consider also the counter-arguments by explaining that there are other areas that are equally, or more important than nature without any attempt to compare against the functions of nature.
Protected: We are too greedy for our own good. Is this reflective of your society?
To what extent has modern technology allowed people to spend their money more effectively?
• examine how modern technology has enabled people to spend their money
• assess whether it has helped people to spend their money more effectively
• make a judgement , based on the consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
• modern technology allowing for more secure, varied and fast transactions
• money being saved on a variety of items and processes that used to be more costly
• the lack of pressure from salespeople allowing consumers to take their time over spending decisions
• the convenience of spending money from home saving time and money
• a wider range of products are available at a greater range of prices
• the dangers of fraud and security breaches impacting on a person’s privacy and finances
• the lack of a personal interaction as many prefer to visit stores and go into banks
• there can be delays in delivery and other problems with online only services.
To what extent can children’s literature be enjoyed by adults?
• examine examples of children’s literature
• consider the contexts in which so-called children’s literature can be enjoyed by adults
• make a judgement, based on the consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
• the nostalgic value of adults encountering literature from their childhood
• children’s books often being very ‘adult’ in realism, emotional and psychological depth
• genres having crossover appeal in both children’s and adult literature
• many popular works of literature among adults were originally written for children
• whether adults can enjoy them may depend on the recommended age of the children’s books
• some popular works of literature have versions for children often lacking the depth of adult versions
• stories for children evoking only children’s experiences and their own autonomous world
• definitions of what constitutes literature for adults and literature for children often being blurred.