Motions

Novice Finals

  • 1
    In movies with pro-feminist narratives, THP depictions of implicit sexism (Eg. Mrs, Legally Blonde etc.) over depictions of explicit sexism (Eg. Dangal, Pink etc.)
  • 2
    THBT social movements should prioritize working with corporations to extend their influence over pushing for political change
  • 3
    THO the commercialization of queer spaces (e.g. trans bars, drag shows, gay clubs, etc.)
  • Grand Final

  • 1
    Assuming the individual is capable of consenting, This House Supports the Right to Die
  • Semifinals

  • 1
    This House Supports Trump's decision to reinstate the "Maximum Pressure" campaign on Iran
  • 2
    This House Regrets China's increased military involvement in Africa
  • 3
    This House Would apply universal jurisdiction to crimes against the environment
  • Round 5

  • 1
    THW prioritize artistic quality over commercial success
  • 2
    THR the glorification of literature over other art forms
  • 3
    TH, as original producers of regional films, W deny Bollywood the right to produce remakes, unless a quota for regional actors/actresses is guaranteed. (Eg. "Mrs" from "The Great Indian Kitchen", "Drishyam" from "Drishyam" etc.)
  • Round 4

  • 1
    This house supports the active integration of AI as a tool for education (secondary schools onwards)
  • 2
    THR dating apps (Eg. Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, etc.)
  • 3
    THW ban the use of advanced analytics in political campaigns
  • Round 3

  • 1
    TH, as the Catholic Church, Prefers the Voting Model over the Conclave Model
  • 2
    This house would compel priests to break the seal of confessions to report heinous crimes
  • 3
    THBT we should remove tax exemptions on the basis of faith/religion
  • Round 2

  • 1
    This house believes that developing countries should prioritise import substitution industrialisation over export oriented industrialisation
  • 2
    TH, as a middle-aged professional, would engage in job hopping
  • 3
    In countries with a high percentage of the population employed in agriculture, THP heavy investment by the state in increasing the productivity of the agricultural sector over expanding other economic sectors
  • Round 1

  • 1
    THP a world where co-parenting is primarily non-romantic (conducted by consenting partners who have no romantic or sexual relationship, eg. friends)
  • 2
    This house would prioritise efforts to make schools more inclusive towards individuals with disabilities, rather than efforts to establish more exclusive schools for individuals with disabilities
  • 3
    THBT all religiously isolated communities should send off their 18-Year-Olds to spend 1 year living in the outside world, after which they can choose to return or stay