Sixth Form Spotlight

Loneliness amongst Britain’s young people is an endemic issue, and one that has been brought into sharp focus by the pandemic. How can it be resolved?

We know about human rights, but where did they come from? How essential are they in society, are they always upheld, and is there ever justification to take them away? We must be aware of our rights in order to fight against injustice and for true equality.

Those with dark skin know that it’s ugly. They’ve been told by classmates, parents, friends and even their own community. It’s time for black people to realise that we reinforce colourism as much as we fight against it.

Economic theories of the past are resurfacing as globalisation and innovation create an increasingly interconnected world. Some have argued traits of mercantilism can be seen in the growth structures of modern economies. Is a mercantilist growth strategy advantageous and sustainable or myopic and problematic?

When we see a female character act of her own volition, we call this 'empowerment.' What does this say about the way society views women, and how has the film industry contributed to this?

We need a rethink. Now, more than ever, is the time to dispel the myth that the black community - or any other community - are monolithic group.

Does the recent obsession with Timothée Chalamet, the ‘poster boy of soft boy style,’ signify the rise of ‘soft masculinity’? More importantly, is this indicative of a more equitable society, or is it simply the patriarchy adapting in order to continue its domination?

With advances in gene therapy being made daily, the question is no longer whether gene therapy can be used, but if it should. There are compelling practical and ethical arguments on both sides of this debate, which are further complicated by uncertainty surrounding gene therapy’s possible effects.

Under English law, different types of euthanasia are given varying degrees of legality. Why is it legal to ignore a patient’s wish to live, but illegal to fulfil a patient’s wish to die? Does the law undermine autonomy? Medical laws need to be more aligned with ethical reasoning and medical ethics.