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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />2006 essay suggestions: <br /> <br />1. When one thinks of individuals who have made significant contributions in the <br />area of human rights, a handful of people (such as Martin Luther King Jr. and <br />Rosa Parks) receive much ofthe attention. There are many other contributors to <br />human rights efforts whose efforts are less well known, but are also inspiring. <br />Select such a human rights pioneer, whose contributions you feel are deserving of <br />greater recognition, and explain what that individual accomplished and why you <br />believe he or she is a source of inspiration. <br /> <br />2. John and Jane are middle school students and fans of rap music. On their way to <br />school one morning they stopped, just outside the school property, and listened to <br />a rap cd they had recently purchased. The cd had come with a parental war! ning <br />and included vulgar language, racial comments and statements demeaning to <br />females. Many other students passed by John and Jane and heard the lyrics and <br />some complained to the school officials. During the school day, school officials <br />went to John and Jane's lockers, found and confiscated the cd. After listening to <br />the cd, the principal decided the cd violated the school's harassment and offensive <br />behavior policy and directed that John and Jane be suspended for one week and <br />also attend sensitivity training sessions. Provide a detailed explanation on whether <br />you believe the school acted properly. <br /> <br />3. What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of diversity in schools? <br /> <br />4. Should universities try to make there student populations more diverse? Why or <br />why not? <br /> <br />5. What is the most important right in the Bill of Rights? <br /> <br />6. The MN Human Rights Act protects citizens against discrimination in, among <br />other things, education. How does this protection differ from rights of students in <br />other countries? <br /> <br />I think it's a good idea to run numerous potential questions by both of the teachers who <br />gave feedback. Mine for example might require too much teaching time outside of <br />regular curriculum they have to cover. <br /> <br />I like Scott's first question regarding other contributors and think that should be <br />accompanied by a list of potential names. I also like Bob's first question regarding <br />diversity in schools, very short and open ended. That really addresses the feedback given <br />by teachers. <br />