October 10, 2006 at 9:35 am · Filed under Globalization, Social Issues
In order to increase access/make a variety of basic amenities (water, health, etc.) cheaper for the poor, is it okay to charge a certain segment of the “rich” a higher price for the same good (i.e. there is no difference in quality) such that cost is covered?
Or independent of how much one earns, should all be charged one flat fee?
October 4, 2006 at 8:22 am · Filed under Globalization, Social Issues
At which point should a human being just “suck-it-up” and deal with what is thrown one’s way?
How much is too much care? At which point does care just become pampering?
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July 23, 2006 at 6:28 am · Filed under Gender, Social Issues
If unemployment is high in the area you live in, such that there are many young men who have dependents and are jobless, as a woman, would you consider giving up your job – or working somewhere else – so that such a man can have employment?
This is in the case scenario that you do not need the money either, have full support and others are not dependent on you.
June 13, 2006 at 6:13 am · Filed under Children, Life as a Muslim, Relationships, Social Issues
How should one support the elderly in our families? With adults leading longer lives than in the past, how should children support their parents in their old age?
Is there something wrong with the elderly being put in nursing homes? Especially if one cannot care for them at home? Or is it more important for them to be able to benefit from regularly interacting with their children, their grandchildren, no matter how much of a burden it may be on their children?
As Muslims, what are our responsibilities towards the elderly in our lives? How do we care for them in the best possible way without compromising on what makes them most happy and comfortable?
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June 7, 2006 at 6:41 am · Filed under Globalization, Life as a Muslim, Relationships, Social Issues
Are there certain rights that should be accorded to all human beings? Should we enforce upon others rights that we think they should have?
How does one draw the line between educating others about rights, about values, and imposing upon others what we think is the right approach to life, the right way to look at issues and ideas?
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May 31, 2006 at 7:24 am · Filed under Life as a Muslim, Social Issues
When writing a fictional novel, how much should an author know about a different ethnicity, a different religion that s/he may be trying to portray? Can an author really capture the feelings of an other that s/he may not know about?
On a related note, as Muslims, when writing scripts – for books, for movies – how do we balance portraying what would be considered appropriate to share, according to Islam, and the reality of what exists in Muslim communities? How do we balance showing the positive and negative aspects of our communities, while ensuring that we indicate that our actions as a community are not a reflection of our faith?
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May 29, 2006 at 9:26 am · Filed under Globalization, Social Issues
At what point should the role of different government departments differ from the role of a civil society organization? If both exist for the same purpose, with the same mission, should one be merged with the other? Given that no government anywhere is perfect in terms of what it can achieve, how much should it outsource to private citizens' groups?
Should citizens have direct access to information that may threaten their lives? Especially if the government is not equipped to handle the information?
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May 26, 2006 at 9:26 am · Filed under Life as a Muslim, Social Issues
They say "Clothes Maketh the Man." Do they really? Is our choice of clothes a true reflection of who we are?
Modesty is an integral part of the faith of a Muslim. Are the layers of clothing directly proportional to the level of modesty? Should we be judged as to how modest we are based on the layers and types of clothing we wear?
May 23, 2006 at 7:32 am · Filed under Globalization, Life as a Muslim, Social Issues
What do you think is the biggest problem facing the world today?
How should you get people involved in addressing it, without allowing the problem to appear too overwhelming? How do we use our interconnectedness to act appropriately in addressing it?
As Muslims, how should we balance prioritizing the needs of our communities as smaller parts of the World, and the problems of the World as a whole? Are they mutually exclusive in terms of how we address them?
May 15, 2006 at 2:55 pm · Filed under Life as a Muslim, Social Issues
In the ideal world, the rights of minorities should be protected by the State, and when that is not taking place, at least by the majority in the community.
Given that, often, the State *and* the majority fail to protect the rights of minorities, does this mean that the burden to fight for one's rights falls upon the minority? Is it fair for the State/the majority to expect lobbying/education from the minority?
On a related note, is it the responsibility of the majority in a nation to be fairly educated about minority communities? Or is it more of a responsibility of the minority to inform the majority of its values/belief systems/desires?
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