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Past Essay Contest Questions <br /> 2017 Essay Question: <br /> Disparities such as racism, sexism and ageism—among others —are still occurring today. <br /> Define and discuss one disparity and explain what you think the underlying cause is. <br /> What can be done to address it? Include personal and/or sourced examples. <br /> 2016 Essay Question: <br /> Prejudice and stereotypes affect the way we perceive and interact with each other, even <br /> when we don't realize it. <br /> How do stereotypes affect our society, and how do they damage human rights? Where in <br /> your life have you seen prejudice and/or stereotypes, and how has seeing/experiencing <br /> that affected you personally? What ACTION can you take regarding this experienced or <br /> witnessed discrimination? <br /> Reference the US Constitution, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, or the <br /> Bill of Rights in your answer. <br /> 2015 Essay Question: <br /> We have the right to vote in the USA. But sadly, less than 60% of the American people <br /> participate in voting. Why do you think voting is an important freedom and what are <br /> your suggestions or ideas to increase voter participation in the USA? <br /> Essay should include at least 2 reasons why you think the freedom to vote is important <br /> plus at least 2 ideas or suggestions to increase voter participation in the USA. <br /> Learn more about voting and find supporting evidence for your essay via: Universal <br /> Declaration of Human Rights or 1965 Voting Rights Act, newspapers, magazines, books, <br /> radio/TV segments or documentaries,personal interviews and legitimate online sources <br /> (not Wikipedia). <br /> 2014 Essay Question: <br /> Jokes or comments are commonly made, both accidentally and intentionally, at the <br /> expense of certain groups of people. Some individuals and organized groups actively <br /> work to stop hurtful speech. Provide at least 2 specific examples of how language results <br /> in the violation of or protection of human rights. Be sure to identify the message, who it <br /> is from, who it affects and how it affects them. Reference the US Constitution, the UN <br /> Declaration of HR or the US Bill of Rights in your answer. <br />