RP Thesis Statements by Katherine Hastings https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww en-us 2022-03-31 19:20:13 UTC 2022-03-31 20:08:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Prison Reform https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124251868 Prison reform within America is both a current and historical issue that can be more effectively approached through Franciscan peace making. ]]> 2022-03-31 19:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124251868 Sweatshops are a harsh environment where kids and adults alike work in hazardous conditions for little to no pay, which is a clear violation of human rights; sweatshops could be stopped through the use of Franciscan peacemaking by facing the issue and stopping it with peace. https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124252044 2022-03-31 19:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124252044 https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124252202 The issue of the gender pay gap has been an ongoing issue, and this issue needs to be solved by creating equal pay for all; using Franciscan peacemaking, women and men can be paid equally which can create new job opportunities, equal pay for all of the same position, and more opportunities for higher education for men and women. ]]> 2022-03-31 19:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124252202 The money bail system in the U.S has created controversy in regards to the ensurance a defendant returns to their court date however, it does not require a strenuous thinking process to determine the system has failed to protect human rights stated within the constitution and furthermore neglect the Franciscan strategies of peacemaking to achieve social justice for possible innocent defendants. https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124252221 2022-03-31 19:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124252221 Abortion https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124252305 Abortion is an extremely controversial topic that has caused turmoil all around the world with its debate between Pro-Life and Pro-Choice, yet Pro-Lifers do not consider the circumstances of things like terminal pregnancies and rape, so by following the steps of Franciscan peacemaking, the two sides can come to reconcile and agree that abortions need to be allowed for situations like that as well as others, but may not be used as a form of birth control.

]]> 2022-03-31 19:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124252305 The issue of discrimination in Healthcare continues to effect our society every day and this treatment is unfair, only increasing the struggle certain people face. With the help of Saint Francis's beliefs in peacemaking and the drive for equality discrimintaion and prejudice can be removed from Healthcare. https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124252914 2022-03-31 19:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124252914 https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124253163 Homelessness is often a problem tossed to the side, put on the back burner and neglected, the implications of such neglect can have dire consequences not only for the homeless themselves but for all types of people in our current society today; By following the steps of Franciscan peacemaking we can make strides towards solving these problems for good.


]]> 2022-03-31 19:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124253163 https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124253688 Russian President Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of a sovereign state has brought with it some of the worst injustices imaginable and created a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, therefore, some elements of the Franciscan Peacemaking process should be applied in an attempt to stop the war.

]]> 2022-03-31 19:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124253688 https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124253950 The issue of distribution of wealth is something that plagues our society and affects almost everyone, to fix this we must use the notions of Franciscan peacemaking to lessen the gaps created by our institutions, as well as to create a more balanced system that doesn't allow the minority to have a majority of wealth.]]> 2022-03-31 19:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124253950 https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124254050 Refugee children who are deprived of quality education lack the resources to succeed in life, this is an injustice because every child deserves access to quality education, therefore; using the methods of Franciscan peacemaking to solve this social issue will ensure a fruitful life for refugee children.


]]> 2022-03-31 19:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124254050 https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124254629 Public education in America is supposed to be equal for all students, but children who grew up in poverty often lack access to a good education which leads to negative issues, behavior issues, and emotional problems; however, this issue may be resolved by applying elements of Franciscan peacemaking to our educational system. ]]> 2022-03-31 19:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124254629 Child Labor https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124254835 Thesis Statement: Child labor prevents children from going to school and having a normal childhood, this is a huge social issue that especially children in Africa encounter, by implying the Franciscan peace-making steps we can make the world a better place for these children.]]> 2022-03-31 19:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124254835 Racial health inequities and inequalities have existed in the United states for most of its existence all the way to the present. Many people have addressed this issue however there has been little action taken into solving these problems. However, there is still hope of resolving these issues in the future by using some if not all of the steps Saint Francis used to make peace. https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124255214 2022-03-31 19:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124255214 Healthcare System https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124260110 There is a constant debate about the positive and negative effects of a free healthcare system. However, it is time for a change, a new more affordable system in society to implement elements of Franciscan peacemaking by helping people in need without putting them in debt, and furthermore giving the economy and the United States a chance to thrive.]]> 2022-03-31 19:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124260110 https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124261419 Racial discrimination has been social justice issue that should have been terminated long ago, but because of ongoing societal issues and America needing to be able to cast the blame, racial discrimination has continued on; through Franciscan peacemaking social justice can be resolved granting equal respect and opportunities for all races.]]> 2022-03-31 19:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124261419 https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124269210 If Saint Francis's notions of peacemaking are applied, the modern social justice issue of violent crimes and the American justice system would benefit within more peace, bringing forth less amount of violence. ]]> 2022-03-31 19:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/khastings24/r4p4u9tlv2ycqqww/wish/2124269210