Social+Issues+Links

Below are a variety of social issue topics for your perusing. The topics reflect current social issue concerns that are present in American society. The goal is you will choose a topic of interest, read about it, and then post a discussion thread about your position on the topic. In addition, you will want to read about how other classmates view the social issue. Perhaps a solid e-coversation or e-debate will evolve. This list will continue to grow as new topics are introduced. I hope you will find something of interest, that you will become engaged in discussions, and you will walk away with new perspectives on human social behavior. Enjoy your reads...

Schould Schools Bribe Kids? A major new study reveals an uncomfortable truth - it can work (if it's done right). The Recession Generation - How the current economy is impacting a young generation. When Reason Meets Rifles - Right to bear arms argument faces court systems again. Whiteboard's Imapct on Teaching Seen as Uneven - Is having access to a SmartBoard in class really enhancing your learning? Shaken-baby Syndrome at Center of Fairfax Trial - Can we trust science to make verdicts in court? Death Penalty - How young is too young to face death row? Don't Give Directly to the Homeless - Supporting Homeless is not always the right support. Cancer Risks Debated for Type of X-Ray Scan Vegative States: Brain Scanners Show Alert Minds -

Here are the links for the different topics: You can access from this page or from the corresponding Social Issue Week page.
 * - SHould Schools Bribe Kids?** - []
 * ** The Recession Generation ** ~ []
 * ** When Reason Meets Rifles ** ~ []
 * ** Whiteboards' Impact on Teaching Seen as Uneven ** ~ []
 * ** Shaken-baby syndrome at center of Fairfax trial ** ~ []
 * ** Death Penalty ** ~ [// []] //
 * ** Don't Give to Homeless: ** []]]
 * ** Cancer Risks Debated for Type of X-Ray Scan ** : []
 * ** In 'vegetative state' patients, brain scanners show some alert minds ** : []
 * ** Is population growth part of a ponzi scheme? ** ~ []
 * ** Men and Marriage: Women’s higher earnings seem to benefit husbands as much as wives: ** []
 * ** Changing the shape of hot dogs ** ~ []
 * ** Many are unprepared for retirement years ** ~ []
 * ** Changing the format of recess ** ~ []
 * Punishing fellow classmates ** ~ []