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Re: Essay Topics Megathread
« Reply #15 on: April 08, 2011, 09:38:43 pm »
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Context - Conflict


A conflict’s importance lies not in its causes but in its consequences.

At the heart of conflict is fear.

It is through conflict that we grow.

Encountering conflict changes both those with power and those without power.

Conflict can be a catalyst for change.

Fear and ignorance generally have catastrophic consequences.

In conflict there are no winners, only losers.

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Conflict and injustice arise from the human rive for power over others

"The prime instigator of conflict is fear"

Ignorance is the main reason that conflict occurs

"The reasons for conflict are never simple"

Conflict and injustice arise from the human drive for power over others

Encounters with conflict arise from miscommunication.

The reasons why conflict occurs, are less important than how conflict is resolved.

At the heart of conflict is fear.

Encountering conflict changes both those with power and those without power

A conflict’s importance lies not in its causes but in its consequences.

In conflict there are no winners, only losers

It is through conflict that we grow.

Conflict can be a catalyst for change

Fear and ignorance generally have catastrophic consequences

There are both winners and losers in conflict

Survivors of conflict are forever shaped by their experiences.

 “The most significant divisions in any community are not ethical or moral, but personal animosities, insecurities and greed”

Conflict is inevitable and it is a fact of life that stronger social groups will win out over weaker ones. Discuss

Conflict occurs between the powerful and the powerless

The best way to deal with conflict is head-on, not by avoiding it.

The search for truth and justice is vital in resolving conflicts.

Conflict is resolved through better understanding

Conflicts may be difficult to resolve

Conflicts involve a clash of ideas, interests and expectations

People’s responses to conflict vary

Who we are is truly tested and proven when we encounter conflict.

Conflict can reveal unexpected qualities in an individual.

Conflict has only negative effects on individuals.

Conflict is inevitable, the way we deal with it is not

Credit to EPL:
- "Conflict is inevitable and the consequences are felt for generations."
- "Conflict is born out of ignorance, intolerance and fear."
- "Changes born of conflict are not all bad."
- "It is possible to resolve conflict, but sometimes we choose not to do."
- "Conflict is a catalyst for change."
- "In times of conflict, ordinary people find themselves capable of great things."
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Re: Essay Topics Megathread
« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2011, 09:39:14 pm »
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Context - Identity & Belonging


Belonging to a group gives one a sense of identity.

Families stifle who we are.

Maintaining one’s own identity is more important than belonging to a group.

To conform to the expectations of others may be very self-destructive for the individual.

The environment we belong to ultimately shapes who we are.

Cultural identity and belonging is paramount to one’s sense of self.

The pressures that stem from an individual's lifestyle make self reflection impossible.

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There are costs to the individual in belonging to a group.

Society often creates unrealistic and unattainable expectations of individuals.

If we are unaware of whom we really are – we can never be truly content.

Without close and supportive relationships, we can often feel isolated.

To conform to the expectations of others may be very self-destructive for the individual.

Maintaining one’s own identity is more important than belonging to a group.

Cultural identity and belonging is paramount to one’s sense of self.

A strong sense of identity depends on belonging to community as well as to family.

The environment we belong to ultimately shapes who we are.

Belonging to a group gives one a sense of identity.

The pressures that stem from an individual's lifestyle make self reflection impossible.

Belonging involves conforming and a loss of identity.

Sacrifices are necessary in order for an individual to feel accepted in a community.

One needs to be one’s true self.

Our relationships with others define who we are.

Before acquiring a strong sense of self, hardships need to be experienced.

Belonging is always preferable to alienation.

Choosing not to belong may be detrimental, yet rewarding.

Families stifle who we are.

Belonging requires sacrifices that may lead to unhappiness.

Who we are often depends on where we are.

Stereotypes limit the growth of our identity.

The fulfillment of one's duties can lead to the loss of one's individuality.

Happiness is linked to a stable sense of self.

Our sense of who we are is directly influenced by the people in our lives.

Our personal security comes from the experiences that also shape our identity.

Families play a role in abolishing isolation.
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Re: Essay Topics Megathread
« Reply #17 on: April 08, 2011, 09:39:47 pm »
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Context - The Imaginative Landscape
The landscapes that we create in our minds help to keep our imaginations alive.

Landscape is often linked to emotion.

We need to hold onto illusions in order to cope with reality.

The place in which we live has an impact on our understanding of the world.

Who we are and what we believe about the world is tied to the landscape in which we feel most at home.

The way we relate to our physical environment can determine the kind of person we become.


Changes to the place in which we live can cause pain and a sense of loss.

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- People’s fears and desires are often revealed through their perceptions of the external landscape.
- Landscapes are not neutral, static spaces. We are able to transform them in our minds.
- Moving away from familiar landscapes often causes pain and a sense of loss.
- A harsh landscape can cause a corresponding hardness in its inhabitants’ approach to life.
 - It can be difficult to accept changes that happen to a familiar landscape.
- Landscape may challenge our sense of belonging.
- The imagination’s interaction with the landscape reveals important truths about human behaviour.
- The divide between the imagination and the landscape can never be conquered.
- We make important connections with the landscape through our imagination.
- A landscape steeped in tradition and family influence is supportive but can also be stifling.
- Natural landscapes are blank canvases, waiting to be transformed by our imagination.
- Our first remembered landscape tells us who we are.
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