2.29.2016

Sex?

In 1984, George Orwell writes about sex. The Junior Anti-Sex League is the stance Big Brother wants to establish in the society. He wants everyone to remain celibate except for one it comes time to reproduce. Big Brother makes it clear that sex is only for reproductive reasons and should not be fun.
In the 1940s, schools started to put sex education programs into their curriculum, but it wasn't until 1960 that sex education became controversial. Then in 1980 the HIV/AIDS epidemic happened. Sex education became necessary part of school curriculums. But the main question was:

Abstinence-only programs or Abstinence-pro programs?


Abstinence-Only Programs
These programs teach that sex, outside of marriage, is wrong. When you are married is the only time sex is acceptable for two people. In these programs they exaggerate the failures of things like birth control and condoms. They teach the risks and what negative consequence will follow. Risks like STDs. These programs say that having premarital sex will inevitably lead to repercussions you don't want to live with like STD. And if something were to happen to you, like a pregnancy, you must be responsible and have the baby adopted. If you make a mistake you must suffer the consequences. These programs skip over the more controversial topics like masturbation, abortion, and sexual orientation. Many schools that choose abstinence-only programs are private religious schools. Depending on where you live, don't believe in abortion or questioning sexual orientation.

Abstinence-Plus Programs
Unlike abstinence-only programs, abstinence-plus programs teach that sex is natural and that it is nothing to be ashamed of. These programs teach you that if you make the choice to have sex before marriage you have to be responsible and know the outcomes. Abstinence-plus programs teach you how to protect yourself from accidents, like condom use. This gives students the knowledge they need to know before they take the chance. If something does happen, like a pregnancy,  it talks about the choices you have. They also teach about the types of STDs and how to prevent and treat them if something were to happen. These programs stress that whatever choice you make you must be smart about your choices and know the weight of the choices. 

2+2=5

2 + 2 = 4

I learned this was I was in kindergarten. At the time I didn't really understand why, but I knew that was a fact. My teacher during math class would write it in big numbers on the board. 

2 + 2 = 4

But what if it didn't? In George Orwell's 1984, 2 +2 = 5. This, like many other things, was changed my Big Brother. Playing around with history and making it more in favor of Big Brother is rational, but changing something as simple as the addition of two numbers, to me, is confusing. Winston, and others at the Ministry of Truth, changed information to make the rising of Big Brother seem like one that was important and that all their future ideals the right ones. By saying that this and that are the way things have always been instills trust in a society. When you know something has been happening for a long time and everything is doing well now you tend to not question it. But what they don't see is that it wasn't always like this. All they know is what the government tells them. 

2 + 2 = 5

They don't see how that can be wrong. They now learn and read that when you add two and two together you get five. There is no reason to think that is false. Why would it be? The government says it's true then it must me. They listen and trust the government because they think Big Brother does only what's best for them. 

2.03.2016

A Perfect World

What is a perfect world? A utopia? A paradise?
That's an impossible question to answer because it is different for everyone. But this is my utopia. 

"Annaopolis"
Those that have the privilege to live in Annaopolis are lucky. Here there is only the best of the best.

Here the children are happy to be learning, but that is not to say they hate having fun. Children are adults in the respect they know when to be serious. There are no slacker kids in schools or kids that try too hard because everyone is nearly the same. The kids are responsible for knowing when they need to be attentive and when they can goof off. Each kid sits in class and pays attention to what their teacher has to say, but when the bell rings they are out the door ready to have a good time. When they are young the sprint to recess. They line up like the good children they are waiting or athletic balls to play with on the black top or in the field or go straight for the play ground. As they get older they realize how much the time between classes is important. In the few minutes they socialize. But the best class of all is the music classes. There is a place for everyone and everyone has a place. Whether you are new to music or an expert you will have a great time. With multiple teacher for multiple skill levels no one feels cheated or too challenged.

The food is also the best. With such a hard choice, taste over health, there is no problem in Annaopolis. You can have both. We have made a food substitute that makes healthy food that tastes like the most delicious sweet and savory foods you've tried. Each meal has the exact victims and minerals you need to be the healthiest person you can be. But that doesn't mean everyone is a model. There are still people that choose to no exercise.

People like this help fuel the society. They are the people that achieve everything, but at a different rate. They create competition in the people. Like businesses in the real world there are no monopolies, but here it isn't on people too. Having people that are less intelligent or athletic it makes the people that want to be work harder and in turn make the achievers work hard to keep their spot. Its a vicious cycle that works no matter where you put it. If there is competition people will work harder.
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Clearly my hold society isn't just about education, food, and competition, but there are just a few things that make Annaopolis the best place to live in the future.