HOW TO RESPOND DISCURSIVE ESSAY TYPE QUESTION???

This IELTS writing question requires a candidate to discuss two different opinions of a heated argument along with one's own perspective over the mentioned issue. Let us try with a sample question of this type:

SAMPLE QUESTION: 

It is believed by some people that women ought to be given equal opportunities to work and perform excellently in their careers. Others are of the opinion that a women's responsibility should only be restricted to look after the children and house. Discuss both the views and give your opinion? Include specified details and examples to vindicate your choice.

STRUCTURE OF ESSAY CAN BE AS FOLLOWS:

• BP-1) First view( why women should be given equal chances)
• BP-2) Second view( why women should only perform domestic duties)
• BP-3) Mention your opinion

MODEL ANSWER (BAND SCORE 7.5)

The question related to women's rights has always been a topic of heated controversy. While some conventional views are females need to take care of their homes and children, more liberal view holders reckon that women should be entitled to the same rights as those provided to men in terms of working freely in whatever profession they wish to. This essay will explore both the sides of argument and voice my personal opinion.

Examining one perspective, it is totally false to believe that a female cannot maintain a balance between her professional and personal responsibilities. This is largely due to the fact that online working options and the availability of part-time jobs have made it possible to spare a great deal of time to manage both of her fronts. To exemplify, the organization of Child care in Lisbon found that women who did part-time work devote equal hours to child care as that of housewives. Henceforth, it is strongly incoherent to profess, as traditionalists do, that having a job often compromises a women's capability to look after her children.

However, no one can deny the fact that in today's humdrum routines of life where both the parents are working, have heightened the level of immorality and obscurity in the behavior of children. As these children are completely deprived of the love and care of their parents, mothers in particular. On top of that working women often release all the frustration of their work on their wards which consequently withers the relationship and bonding between a mother and child. Therefore, it is direly needed for a woman to provide the utmost care and attention to the children especially in an early age to make them morally civilized citizens of the nation.

As far as my ideology is concerned, I opine that working women become financially strong enough to invest more in their child's education, health, and even in personal development. Since the additional source of earning enables the parents to provide classes related to extracurricular activities and tuitions to their children. It is, thus, apparent that mothers who work are facilitating, rather than impeding, the growth and development of children. 

Having weighed up both the facets of argument, it can be concluded that women, no doubt, possess the capability to excel in their careers and become good mothers aw well. Seen in this light, it is evident that the conventional view holds no ground and will be supplanted by the liberal opinions where women would not be limited only to domestic duties and be provided with certain chances of exploring the outside world too.

TEMPLATES FOR DISCURSIVE ESSAY:

Introduction: 

1. Some people claim /opine/believe/reckon that __________,whereas/while/however/whilst others counter argue that______
2. A host of progressives have put forth the argument that_____, however, views of other people are in complete disarray with this.
3. It is universally accepted/generally suggested/ widely held belief that_____. Though, it is true in some context but _______
4. There is some truth to the notion that ________, whilst the more realistic scenario reveals the opposite facet of this proposal.

Body paragraphs:

1. Examining the former/latter perspective,
2. Proponents of the statement claim that_____
3. Opponents/critics present a more strong argument which states that____
4. According to the first viewpoint,___
5. Conversely/contrarily

Conclusion:

1. Taking everything into consideration/account, it can be finally concluded that ___
2. For the reasons advanced above, it can be concluded ____
3. Having discussed the aforementioned/above-mentioned points, it becomes clear that ____
4. Agglomerating/ amalgamating/summarizing the above-elaborated reasons, it is irrefutable that _____
5. To conclude/ In conclusion/ To summarize,____

SOME USEFUL VOCABULARY WORDS :

• Abhorrence:(showing a feeling of hatred) He looked at her in/with abhorrence.
• Exhilarating: (something that makes you feel excited) An exhilarating experience near the waterfall.
• Genteel: (courteous and well mannered) They were expected to behave in a genteel manner.
• Denigrate: (defamation or insult) You must not denigrate your mother tongue under any situation.
• Deity: (ALmighty or idol) There can be no higher deity than one's parents.
• Abysmal: ( extremely poor /bad) The educational standards in developing nations are abysmal.
• Swamped: ( totally flooded/occupied with) I have been swamped with work the entire month, I barely had time to breathe.
• Unintelligible: (difficult in understanding) Sounds of certain animals are unintelligible to humans.
• Wary of: (be cautious about something) If there is no fault of ours, then we should be so wary of the results.
• Obsolete: (something which is no longer in use) The customs behind a wide range of festivals are becoming practically obsolete.

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