What challenges do gay men in particular face in becoming parents? Given that many children in the foster system never find permanent homes, why do you think some states still do not allow gay and lesbian couples to adopt them? What fears do people have about gay men raising kids? How accurate are these fears? Which do you think might pose the more difficult challenge: being a same-sex couple raising a child or raising a child of another race?
Why do you think African-American children have a harder time getting adopted in general? The elderly in many Western nations are marginalized and stigmatized as slow, incompetent, and unable to give back to others and society because of their limitations. Many of the inhabitants of these nations look down on the elderly and exalt youth and being young. The elderly in many Eastern nations look up to the elderly and look to them for guidance and wisdom. Discuss the social, historical, and cultural foundations along with the ramifications of both approaches.