Overview
Jenna is a high school student known for her intelligence and leadership skills. Recently, her school announced a new student council election, and Jenna noticed that the process is biased, favoring students from wealthier backgrounds.
The Choice
Should Jenna run for student council despite the biases?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades 9-12
- Reading Level
- Level 11.210459433040079
- Word Count
- 372 words
- Published
- Mar 23, 2026
The Dilemma
Jenna is a high school student known for her intelligence and leadership skills. Recently, her school announced a new student council election, and Jenna noticed that the process is biased, favoring students from wealthier backgrounds. Some classmates urged Jenna to run, hoping she could use her position to advocate for fairer policies. However, running would mean she might need to compromise her values to appeal to the current biased system. Jenna confides in her friend Mark, "I just want everyone to have a fair shot, but is it worth it if I have to play their game?"
Values in Tension
This dilemma explores the tension between two important values:
Consider how these values might conflict or complement each other in this situation.
Your Options
Run for student council and work to change from within.
Refuse to participate and protest the biased system.
Questions for Reflection
Take a moment to consider these questions. There are no "right" answers – the goal is to explore different perspectives and develop your own reasoning.
- 1
What are the potential impacts of Jenna running for election?
- 2
How might her participation affect her reputation?
- 3
What are the risks of refusing to participate?
- 4
Could Jenna find a compromise that aligns with her values?
- 5
How important is it to challenge unfair systems actively?
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Philosophical Perspective
Insights from Mary Wollstonecraft
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