13 Little-Known, Yet Fiercely Raging Controversies

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13 Little-Known, Yet Fiercely Raging Controversies

Ah, the raging controversies of our time! From the great debates of the past to the little-known disputes of today, it seems as if there is always something to argue about. We here at Cracked have compiled a list of 13 of the most fiercely contested issues of our time, from the map shown in the new "Barbie" movie to the debate over whether college athletes should be considered employees of the school. We hope that this list will help to shed light on these issues and spark further discussion. So, without further ado, let the debates begin!

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Barbie's map stirs international controversy.

CRACKED WORLA MAP ASia Africa Augusta BARBIE'S SOUTH CHINA SEA MAP The new Barbie movie has caused a lot of debate because of a map shown in which it apparently represents China's claims of territory in the South China Sea.

Variety 

Cultural faux pas.

CRACKED THE MONTREAL CUTLERY CONTROVERSY In 2006, a school in Montreal caused an uproar when they disciplined a Filipino student for using a fork and spoon to eat instead of a fork and knife. His mom argued that that's how they eat there, and the Philippines embassy weighed in on her side.

CBC / Youtube 

Athletes: Employees or Not?

CRACKED AHS AHS AHSI AHS A HS AHS HS THE COLLEGE ATHLETE LABOR UNION CONTROVERSY For decades, people have been debating whether college athletes should be seen as employees of the school and be allowed to join labor unions. A 2020 ruling that said athletes on scholarships are effectively employees reignited the whole thing.

NY Times 

Trying to make genes more palatable.

CRACKED THE GENE NAMING CONTROVERSY In the mid-2000s, there was pushback against weird gene names, like sonic hedgehog and mothers against decapentaplegia, arguing they're not fit for medical use (imagine a doctor talking to you about your sonic hedgehog mutation).

NY Times / Variety  

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