EXERCISE C1–5Thesis statements
Example:

The Indian constitution forbids discrimination against members of India’s “untouchable” caste, but no one disputes that the discrimination continues.

Discrimination against India’s “untouchable” caste continues because a majority of Indian people, including many untouchables, are conditioned to allow or even expect discrimination.

The second sentence states a clear assertion that the writer can support in a paper.

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