The Rhetoric of Women

Today in class we compared two famous essays from the women's liberation movement. I know the boys in class quite enjoyed the Steinem piece. :)

Here's Judy Brady's satirical piece on the role of women and mothers in 1971, "Why I Want a Wife."
Use these questions, not the ones at the bottom of the essay:
1. TAP this! (I'm surprise that you're still surprised by this)
2. This essay way first published when the women's movement was relatively new in 1971. How have times changed? How have they stayed the same?
3. List three examples of rhetoric Brady uses to make her point, identify and define the example and evaluate its effectiveness.
4. In one paragraph, defend or refute Brady’s position using the examples you listed.

Steinem's essay, "If Men Could Menstruate" holds up nicely, yes?
Questions:
1. TAP this! Remember to cite evidence for tone and audience.
2. Identify, define, and analyze the effectiveness of THREE different rhetorical strategies.
3. Write a one paragraph response to Steinem in which you either refute or defend her position.