Thesis statement for sociology

Instructions: 1. Select a topic of personal interest that has sociological relevance and clear public policy implications. Most importantly, the topic must be suitable for a thesis-driven paper that can unpack a particular point of view on the issue (e.g. think of policy debates). A list of examples is provided below, but you are encouraged to pick your own. a. Buying local (or other economic policies/practices in this arena) b. Minimum wage c. Income gap or wealth gap d. Xenophobia e. Digital surveillance f. “Death with Dignity” laws g. Cannabis regulation h. Bicycle lanes versus traffic lanes i. Affordable housing j. Privatization of _______ 2. After selecting a suitable topic, you should present a minimum of 2 potential thesis statements that reflect a particular orientation or “side” to the issue. For each of these 2 thesis statements, provide its counterpart or antithesis. For example: a. Thesis 1: i. Policy X will yield net benefits for stakeholders in City Y through its long-term tax revenue, and should be favorably considered. [Favorable to Policy X] ii. Policy X will produce net harms for stakeholders in City Y through its failure to account for Phenomenon Y, and should be rejected. [Unfavorable to Policy X]. b. Thesis 2: i. Retina scanners at all WMATA entrances do not violate individual privacy, and help accomplish aims of deterrence and other public-safety functions, as itemized in this report. [Favorable to retina scanners] ii. Retina scanners at all WMATA entrances do not provide measurable gains in security or public safety, and their mere existence violates the spirit of constitutional rights and civil liberties. [Unfavorable to retina scanners] 3. Collect a minimum of 8 sources. a. 2 peer-reviewed journal articles or law review articles; b. 2 online sources;