When considering a position paper or even a topic for a class, informal, or formal debate it is extremely important to consider what topics are of primacy given the contemporary social, economic, and cultural climate. By choosing an extremely controversial or politically relevant topic or policy to defend or advocate against – one can go a long way toward achieving a much higher mark as well as a more enlightened and educated understanding of the subject matter.
Current Hot Topics, Ideas, and Controversial Themes
There are several topics that are extremely contentious in North American and European society – especially given the rise of the internet, globalism, and the rapid exchange of information between private citizens. This rise in the access of information to the general public has ignited interest in politics and society in a way that hitherto might have been impossible, sparking more than one debate. A few plausible ideas for a formal debate might be :
