Why is a Diamond Forever?

End of semester, click & read full article

Why is a Diamond Forever? Why is it a Girl's best friend?
Ladies, why do you want it? Guys, why do you want to get it for "her"?

Don't read the article until the end of the semester. Just answer the above questions at the beginning of the semester.

Ladies and Gentlemen, would you...?

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Ladies, would you accept an engagement ring if you knew the diamond was man-made, as seen here in this article? Why? Why not?
Guys, would you consider purchasing a man-made diamond engagement ring? Why? Why not?
Read the article of course, and answer.

Should you have to reclassify yourself to access legal benefits?

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The Chinese in South Africa had to identify themselves as Black to access government benefits because being Chinese did not qualify for those benefits. Should the Chinese have had to do this? What could the government have done to avoid this? Can you draw any parallels with what is going on in this country with gay marriage?  

Which of these are acts of aggression?

Rwanda article click here

Click on their respective links, read the article, and then explain your answer. Of course, address what you mean by aggression.

German cannibal article here

You don't need to read about this, you know what this is!

Which one of these people are lonely?

 

Explain. And address what you think "lonely" means.

Are People Idiots?

Answer the header's question. The pic to the left is just a representative sample to help get you started :) 

Boy Genius's book reveals life in college at age 8

Do you buy what he is selling? Do you agree with his interpretation of the interplay of "talent" and "effort"? Where do you stand on this? Click, read, comment.
Boy Genius

Guppies use Ugly Friends to seem more Attractive

Do people behave similarly? Can we extend these findings in fish to people? How about extending general findings from animal research to people? Click, read, comment.
Guppies and their ugly friends

Neanderthals Doomed by Vision-Centered Brain

Do you believe any of this? What do you suppose is a social brain? Click and read this very short piece. 
Neanderthals and Vision v. Social Brain

Couple reveal child's gender at age 5.

Is one's gender identity innate or socialized? Does this couple's attempt to prevent a gender label have any impact on this child's gender identity? Click on link and read.
Parents finally reveal Child's Gender after 5 years

Kids and Race in America

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OKgUdQF-Fg

After viewing clip, what is your position on whether prejudice against race is learned through socialization, or biologically predetermined?

4th Grader's Essay on Marriage Equality Praised

4th-grader's eloquent defense of marriage equality
You can click on the link, but you don't need to. Just read the article title. Are you supportive of the article? Why or why not? Identify your position of whether you support or don't support the article.    

Kurt Warner thanks Jesus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdTLqmY5x3M

Does anyone have an issue with this athlete thanking the Lord Jesus Christ?
For those of you who say "no problem," what if he thanked someone else? Take a look at the next picture by clicking "Read more", and let's say an athlete said what the doctored caption suggests. Would you have a problem with this? Reflect on your answers.

Two Men Try but Fail to make NFL Cheerleader squad

Link to read here

Unfortunately, the video for this news item is no longer up, but you don't need to see it. Refer to the header, then click the link and read the news item. Tell me what your "automatic" thoughts and impressions were, and tell me if you made any attempt to override your initial impressions or not.