The first part of this weeks assignment was to find a source titled "Writing, Technologies, and the Fifth Canon." I found this article easily just by typing the title into the Google search bar, and the author, date and everything else all matched up. I think this assignment was to show us how easily it is to find a source online if cited correctly, but I'm not sure.
The second part of the post assignment was pick activities in the back of chapter 11.
1st activity:"Draft and Effective Intro"
-My topic is important because it shows the foundation of women's right and how this foundation/past has affected the female presence today in 2010's society. The audience, mostly females, should be proud to see how far they have come from their ancestors and be motivated to push towards gender equality even more. My authority on this topic is that I am a young adult female who was taught to be independent and thrive in the workplace, equal among men in all aspects. The audience will identify with me, and should take the information I provide and put it to practice. The audience should have vague ideas about the history of my topic, but my paper will expound on those facts and dissect them, showing how past events are connected. They will need to understand how all events have shaped the current female norms and role in society.
2nd activity: "Develop Closure"
-The issues raised in my argument that should be repeated are that women are now strong in the workforce, choosing to marry and start families late, and norms surrounding females are radically different than that of 1950's norms. If the current situation continues as it is, women will continue to have momentum in society and will continue to become equal to men, if not surpassing them. Again, the provided information should inspire women to continue their advancement.
3rd activity: "Develop and Outline"
Claim: In 2010's middle-class America, young, adult females are gaining momentum in the workforce, marrying and producing families later than ever, and are becoming prominent members of society. Gender roles are being reconstructed and the traditional gender norms are becoming being radically different than that of the 1950's.
1st point: Nineteenth century norms for women to become more socially prominent. Includes 19th amendment.
2nd point: World War 2 jobs and traditional gender roles of the 1950's.
3rd point: Gender roles of 1950's are represented by the 2003 film, Mona Lisa Smile.
4th point: Females are gaining momentum in society and are excelling over men, Petula Dvorak's article: "More Women in the Workforce Make Bigger Bucks than Husbands." and Cauchon, Dennis. "Women Gain as Men Lose Jobs."
5th point: Gender roles changing--> delaying marriage and families
6th point: if the current situation continues, we can expect women to level out with men
THESE ACTIVITIES WERE HELPFUL :)
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