GENDER ISSUES TOPICS

GENDER ISSUES - ESSAY TOPICS

1.      To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years?

2.      Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that this is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answer.

PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOPICS

PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOPICS

1.      Children should never be educated at home by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?

2.      Children learn best by observing behavior of adults and copying it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

EDUCATION TOPICS

EDUCATION TOPICS

1.      Education is the single most important factor in the development of a country. Do you agree?

2.      What are factors which are related to academic success in high-school students?

3.      Do the benefits of study abroad justify the difficulties? What advice would you offer to a prospective student?

4.      The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer.

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY TOPICS

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY TOPICS

1.      To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental conservation?

2.      Damage of the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. Discuss.

EMPLOYMENT TOPICS

EMPLOYMENT TOPICS

1.      Should retirement be compulsory at 65 years of age?

2.      Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?

TECHNOLOGY TOPICS

TECHNOLOGY TOPICS

1.      Does modern technology make life more convenient, or was life better when technology was simpler?

2.      Will modern technology, such as the internet ever replace the book or the written word as the main source of information?

MODERN SOCIETY TOPICS

MODERN SOCIETY TOPICS

1.      Nowadays doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patients health, no matter how rich they are?

2.      Does travel help to promote understanding and communication between countries?

3.      In your opinion what factors contribute to a good movie?

GOVERNMENT TOPICS

GOVERNMENT TOPICS

1.      Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves?

2.      What should a government do for a country to become successful?

3.      Should money be spent on space exploration?