Pop Culture Debate Topics for High School?

Hey folks! I'm part of my school's debate team, and we're thinking about incorporating pop culture topics for a fun session. Do you have any suggestions for engaging and relevant pop culture debate topics suitable for high school students?

Hello! That sounds like a fun way to shake things up for your debate team. Here are some pop culture debate topics that should engage high school students and spark interesting discussions:

1. Streaming services vs. traditional television: Which is better for the entertainment industry and consumers?

2. Should celebrities use their influence to promote political beliefs and social causes?

3. Is cancel culture a productive way to hold people accountable or just another form of online harassment?

4. The impact of social media on mental health: Is it an overall positive or negative influence on society?

5. Representation in media: How much responsibility should filmmakers and producers have for ensuring diverse representation in their work?

6. The effects of "reality" TV on society and the participants: Is it mostly harmless entertainment or does it perpetuate harmful stereotypes and behaviors?

7. The commercialization of nostalgia: Is the industry's current trend of reboots, remakes, and sequels a positive direction or is it stifling creativity?

8. The influence of YouTube and TikTok creators: Are they the new celebrities or just a passing trend?

9. The role of video games in our culture: Are they a positive form of entertainment and art, or do they contribute to societal issues like violence and addiction?

10. The importance of preserving physical media (vinyl records, printed books, etc.) in the age of digital streaming and online platforms.

11. Taylor Swift: What is her best creative era?

Feel free to modify or expand on these topics to better suit your debate team's interests. Enjoy the lively discussions that these pop culture topics will inspire!