Current Events HW

Topics that currently interest me are...


1. Education

Everything from college admissions, affirmative action, and education reform interests me. Education is such an integral part of our society, yet there are disparities within the system that raise questions as well as socio-economic issues.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/27/us/as-graduation-rates-rise-experts-fear-standards-have-fallen.html?ref=education

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/15/opinion/sunday/frank-bruni-how-to-survive-the-college-admissions-madness.html

2. Race in America

Because of recent events, I think race in America has become such a prominent controversial issue. Many people don't want to talk about it, and because of that, it definitely should be talked about.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/your-stories/conversations-on-race?ref=opinion

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/06/business/economy/racial-identity-and-its-hostilities-return-to-american-politics.html?ref=topics

3. Media Influence on Youth Culture and Body Image

I believe the media has way too much influence on body image expectations for our youth. People want to alter their image and even harm themselves in the process.

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-29569473

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/media-body-image-and-eating-disorders