List of Controversial Topics

"The most savage controversies are about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way." ~ Bertrand Russell

Before we have a look at the list of controversial topics, let us understand, what exactly is a 'controversy'? A controversy is an argument over a disputed topic, wherein different sections of the society have different opinion about the same issue, with no superior evidence either side. Such topics or issues have been clearly evident in our society right from its inception..., some topics, still under scrutiny! Controversial topics play a significant role in debates and essays. They give a chance to the presenter to share his/her views and understanding about the topic. This is the reason why most of the research students go for controversial research paper topics! With each and every section trying hard to prove the validity of their point more than the opposite side, no justice, or a neutral solution, has still been found for many issues. As a presenter, one needs to be very careful in using the words and framing the sentences, as any harsh statement may result in hurting the feelings of a particular section of the society.

List of Controversial Essay Topics

The following controversial topics list contains a mixture of topics from different sections of the society. Also you will find a mix of topics from different origins and subjects. Have a look!

Political Controversial Issues	Historical Controversial Issues	Issues Related to Medicine & Healthcare
• Multiculturalism • Osama Bin Laden • 9/11 Terrorist Attack • 2003 Invasion of Iraq • Privatization of Social Security • Efforts to Impeach George W. Bush • Political Corruption • Conservatism in the USA • Nuclear Weapons • New World Order • Barack Obama as President • American Economy and Recession • Who owns America? • Black History Month • Fair Taxation in America	• The Holocaust Denials • White Supremacy • Native Americans in USA • Feminism and Women's Rights • Ku Klux Klan • Capital Punishment • Quebec Separatism • Women in Military • Genocide • Racism • World War I & II: Was it Worth It? • Recession in the 2000s and the Great Depression • Terrorism: Are We Prepared to Fight it? • Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki • U.S Civil War	• Surrogacy: Who Owns the Child? • Human Cloning • Stem Cells • Genetically Modified Foods • Mercy Killing or Euthanasia • Vegetarianism • Genetic Engineering • Pro Life Movement • Fad Diets and Health Concerns • Steroids • Assisted Suicide • Alcohol Consumption • AIDS: Acceptance and Denial • Human Evolution • Sperm Donor and Egg Donor
Family & Society Related Issues	Controversies Related to Sexuality	Miscellaneous Controversial Issues
• Homelessness • Adoption • Swearing in Classroom by Teachers and Students • Breast Feeding in Public • Live in Relationships • Marital Rape • Divorce and Its Consequences on Children • Pornography Addiction • Sex Education: When is the Right Time? • Social Networking: Safe or Risky? • Gay Marriages and Parenthood • Using Cell phones in Schools • Family Relationships • PlayStation vs. Playground • Teenage Depression: What Needs to be Done?	• Birth Control • BDSM • Extramarital Sex • Anal Sex • Virginity: Does it Matter? • Polyamory • Zoophilia • Necrophilia • Pederasty • Incest • Swinging • Teenage Pregnancy • Condoms in Schools • Gay Rights, LGBT Rights • Genital Modification and Mutilation	• Unidentified Flying Objects • Does God Exist? • Will the World End in 2012? • Satanism • Judas Iscariot: Disciple or Deceiver? • Marijuana Legalization • Bermuda Triangle • Paranormal Phenomena • Reality TV • Ozone Depletion • Astrology as a 'Science' • Pluto demoted as a Planet • New Astrological Signs • Human Trafficking • World Religion

As you can see, the aforementioned list of controversial topics is a mix of topics from all different areas of life and are suffering from opposite views from different sections of the society. While the pros and cons of these topics are both valid, the question still remains whether this controversial topics list will increase, or will it ever come to an end? No matter how hard does one try, these topics need a detailed and dedicated study to finally come up with a black or white conclusion. As long as they are in the gray area, a lot of caution and sensitivity needs to be taken in handling these issues. Lack of political correctness can disturb either of the parties. Therefore, it is advised to handle these topics with extreme care and sensitivity. I hope this article proved to be of help. All the best! :)