Since this letter asks you to utilize critical thinking, conceptual framework, and history, please include the following sections:
Part 1: introduction and goal of the letter
Part 2: Explain the social issue of your choice thoroughly and effectively.
A. Provide relevant historical basis
B. Provide relevant conceptual basis
Part 3: Explain the effects of the current policies/laws/ordinances on the social groups.
A. Provide various contexts and assumptions: look at the issue from the perspective of ALL members of the community, not only those impacted negatively
Part 4: Propose possible solutions and explain the role you expect this person to play in implementing the suggested solutions.
A. Incorporate potential benefits
B. Discuss potential negative effects
C. Provide options for funding (if applicable)
Here are questions to help you navigate through the sections of your letter with the use of critical thinking and consistent analysis:
Why is this situation a problem?
To whom is this a problem/issue?
How did this problem/issue come to be? When? What caused it? Who?
What has been done about this problem/issue in the past?
Why has this been done and by whom in the past?
Whom did this past action/policy privilege/disadvantage?
What were the impacts of this past solution on different groups?
How did the various groups respond?
How can the proposed solutions impact those diverse groups now?
Whom will it benefit?
Whom will it potentially hurt?
Who might oppose this proposition? Why?
From where would the funding come (if needed)?
