There a debate over how many dimensions the concept of power has. The idea of power as only two-dimensional would include the Pluralists concept of power and the neo-elitists Bachrach and Baratz’s second face of power. But would exclude Lukes conception of the third face and any possible fourth face. The faces of power debate … Read more
Should ‘safe sex’ be promoted in schools through sexual education classes? Or are lessons that stick strictly to human biology or use abstinence-based programmes to be preferred? All the Yes points: Parents don’t have absolute rights over their children, society has an important stake in their upbr… Safe sex should be promoted in all schools; … Read more
Should Iceland apply to join the European Union? And should the EU fast-track an Icelandic application to let the North Atlantic country in as soon as possible? All the Yes points: Iceland belongs in the European Union. Although a long way from continental Europe, it is clearly a… Iceland needs to join the EU because … Read more
Academic qualifications are commonly felt to give a person the best chance of success in life. How far is this true? All the Yes points: Whether one is proposing marriage, applying for a job or looking for a new business partner, the fir… Academic qualifications ensure you have the basics in learning. If your basic … Read more
Exam season is now upon us again, and hundreds of thousands of students across the country will be sitting up late at night desperately cramming last minute information in the vain hope that it will somehow result in a better grade. However studies have shown that this method is not a sensible way to revise, … Read more
Although there are very few successful English managers currently plying their trade in the game, there have been some excellent managers in the past, this debate is designed to argue the pros and cons of the English managerial elite. If one of your favourite managers has not been included, feel free to add him in. … Read more
