There are many good points brought up in the ‘cons’ side of this debate. The aspect of integrating western culture into eastern society is not an easy task. These are valid statements about a lack of respect to the eastern culture, but I would argue that they are necessary.“For example, can we expect Muslim boys, who are used to seeing women in homemaking roles, to attend school alongside girls?” It must not be forgotten that American culture was very much, at one point, (and in some aspects still is) obsessed with the notion of gender roles. From the time of the Puritans, up until the mid 20th century, the things expected of boys and girls would be considered ridiculous by today 's standards. Would the Puritans have agreed with our cultural
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Should these traditions have been respected as well, in fear of opposition from conservatives at the time? Cultural practices can be expected, but when those practices go against the very foundations of human rights, why should such practices in a society be …show more content…
Neither the west or east is right nor wrong, they are just different cultures that can teach the other one new concept’s. The HVA program is an opportunity to do so and to open up room for growth, learning, advancement and diversity; all things necessary for a truly enriched career. The proposition presented here was creating a system which would provide the greatest good for the greatest number. Although not specified, If a dam were to be built, and the resulting impacts pail in comparison to the future gains, isn’t this what most would call progress? History has shown that ample sacrifices need to be made in order to create a more prosperous future.
Some of these children were taken from a home that was less than meeting their needs and re-located into a safer residence at the school. In what circumstances would taking children away from their family be favorable? Abuse, starvation, poverty, violence, illiteracy? They had gotten the opportunity to learn and to find a sense of solace there. Getting an education is never a bad thing, and has positive outcomes if the student should apply himself and persist to move past settling for a corrupt
Should these traditions have been respected as well, in fear of opposition from conservatives at the time? Cultural practices can be expected, but when those practices go against the very foundations of human rights, why should such practices in a society be …show more content…
Neither the west or east is right nor wrong, they are just different cultures that can teach the other one new concept’s. The HVA program is an opportunity to do so and to open up room for growth, learning, advancement and diversity; all things necessary for a truly enriched career. The proposition presented here was creating a system which would provide the greatest good for the greatest number. Although not specified, If a dam were to be built, and the resulting impacts pail in comparison to the future gains, isn’t this what most would call progress? History has shown that ample sacrifices need to be made in order to create a more prosperous future.
Some of these children were taken from a home that was less than meeting their needs and re-located into a safer residence at the school. In what circumstances would taking children away from their family be favorable? Abuse, starvation, poverty, violence, illiteracy? They had gotten the opportunity to learn and to find a sense of solace there. Getting an education is never a bad thing, and has positive outcomes if the student should apply himself and persist to move past settling for a corrupt