Do not forget also that the data concerning controversial issues are always questioned ("lies, damn lies, statistics, etc."). You are not expected to help with writing papers (no one will ever agree that this is the only correct answer!). But what you can do is understand the essence of the factual material related to this issue (the relevant indicators? How reliable are the data for constructing such indicators? What conclusion can be reached from the available data and indicators regarding cause and effect? ​​Etc. .), and demonstrate this in your essay.