First lets define "controversies", Controversies are frequently thought to be a result of a lack of confidence on the part of the disputants – as implied by Benford's law of controversy, which only talks about lack of information. Controversial issues are issues which arouse strong feelings and divide communities. Issues like these can arise anywhere at any time. ... They also vary from place to place, e.g., furries, or gay marriage is relatively uncontentious in some countries, but highly controversial in others.Controversial is the adjective form of the noun controversy, which is a prolonged dispute, debate, or state of contention, especially one that unfolds in public and involves a stark difference of opinion. Things commonly called controversial include topics, actions, and people.
