I feel that as I move through High School, the volume of politically based essays and assignments increases significantly. Seen as I live in a deeply liberal state, my classmates and teachers share the same radical ideology, and I am forced to conform unless I want to be ostracized. It has gotten to a point in an online school that a majority of students identify as socialist or even communist, with everything being tied to race and prejudice. Each time I write, it has to be the most liberal of rhetoric that I do not agree with, and I am getting tired of putting on this facet. I know this will only get worse as time progresses, with virtually nothing I can do to help it. Any ideas or individuals with similar experiences?
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I had a college course which was handled like a debate class, though the title didn't indicate it. I thrived because I always chose to argue the opposite of my true beliefs. If you can argue for the opposition, as well as answer questions on that side, it allows you much more perspective when you need to argue for your own side. You already have their points and arguments, allowing you to prepare to refute it. In addition, delivery is key. Most of my wins were just because I stood tall and addressed my audience clearly.