Affirmative Action Perpetuates Racism.
Affirmative action perpetuates racism. In "Was I Entitled Or Should I Apologize? Affirmative Action Going Forward,” Anita Allen states that affirmative action proves to be socially and politically divisive hence it is morally wrong (255). The ultimate objective of affirmative action is to enhance diversity and racial understanding worldwide, to give minorities a chance to fight in a competitive society. Affirmative action involves distributing opportunities to the disadvantaged communities. Affirmative action especially in colleges divides the nation and segregates racial groups regarding abilities and opportunities. Allen argues that to act as compensation for past discrimination and to improve social and ethnic relations, affirmative action provides communities with opportunities that most take for granted (258). In the United States, affirmative action leads to pervasive cynicism among the youths. Anita writes, “affirmative action violates public policies, insults moral principles of fair-mindedness and constitutional rights of equality and due process” (259).
Allen, Anita. "Was I Entitled Or Should I Apologize? Affirmative Action Going Forward." Journal Of Ethics 15.3 (2011): 253-263. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016.
Condoms Should Be Distributed In Public Schools As A Way To Prevent Teenage Pregnancy.
Condoms should be distributed in public schools as a way to prevent teenage Pregnancy. In “Three Strategies to Prevent Unintended Pregnancy,” Adam Thomas states that there exist three major controversial approaches to reduce the rate of teenage pregnancies: abstinence programs, safe sex education programs, and availing condoms to schools (300). Despite the fact that teachers and parents promote abstinence as a means of avoiding teenage pregnancies, condom use helps prevent pregnancies among the sexually active teenagers. Parents should teach their children about the importance of safe sexual intercourse and the implications that arise because of neglecting safe practices. Nowadays the pregnancy rate is high among college students hence health care professionals should make condoms available to them. Promoting the use of condoms also plays a role in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases especially among the sexually active students. Thomas writes, “Children born through unplanned teenage pregnancies are less likely to experience proper upbringing unlike other children hence leading to physical and mental disorders (305).
Thomas, Adam. "Three Strategies To Prevent Unintended Pregnancy." Journal Of Policy Analysis & Management 31.2 (2012): 280-311. Business Source Complete. Web. 5 Feb. 2016.
The Legal Driving Age Should Be Raised To Eighteen-Years-Old.
The legal driving age should be raised to eighteen-years-old. In “The New Rules of the Road,” Michelle Andrews states that lack of appropriate driving experience and distraction by friends and cellphones makes it likely for teenagers to have more accidents than adults above the age of 20 (7). Motor vehicle accidents are the primary cause of accidents of teenagers between the age of 16 and 19. Besides, Michelle Andrews states that safety experts and public policy experts focus on strengthening the state laws to make roads safer for teenage drivers through graduating driver licensing laws (8). Parents should restrict children below 18 years to start driving to enable them to get the required driving experience and education first. Moreover, teenage drivers should learn to be more responsible when driving to prevent fatal road accidents. Andrews writes, “Safety experts should set laws such as restriction of night-time driving to help reduce road accidents (9).
Andrews, Michelle. "The New Rules Of The Road." U.S. News & World Report 147.4 (2010): 6-9. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016.
Works Cited
Andrews, Michelle. "The New Rules Of The Road." U.S. News & World Report 147.4 (2010): 6-9. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016.
Andrews, Michelle. "The New Rules Of The Road." U.S. News & World Report 147.4 (2010): 6-9. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016.
Thomas, Adam. "Three Strategies To Prevent Unintended Pregnancy." Journal Of Policy Analysis & Management 31.2 (2012): 280-311. Business Source Complete. Web. 5 Feb. 2016.
