Should celebrities use their spotlights to speak their minds about politics and current world issues? Some argue that celebrities are only here to entertain and should not ruin that by voicing their political opinions. Mark Wahlberg for example, stated in an interview with Task and Purpose that celebrities should stay out of politics as they are in their own little “bubble” and have no way of truly understanding the struggles of average people. On the other hand, some celebrities have the exact opposite opinion. In her Golden Globes acceptance speech, Oprah Winfrey denounces silence and encourages everyone to stand up for what is right no matter what their social standing is. To explore this idea, we will use the rhetorical analysis theory …show more content…
“And I'm especially proud and inspired by all the women who have felt strong enough and empowered enough to speak up and share their personal stories.” In this speech, the #MeToo movement is referenced, a movement that swept the internet in 2017, continuing into 2018. On the website for this movement, it is told that this movement was founded in 2006 by Tarana Burke as a movement to spread awareness of sexual harassment and assault, empowering women to use #MeToo if they have experienced either in their lives. Also referenced was the Time’s Up movement, a similar movement that was specifically made for women in the entertainment industry who have been taken advantage of by men who are above them in the business, men who abuse their power at the expense of women. Very recently there was a movement of women in Hollywood publicly accusing their attackers, unmasking many individuals and revealing who they really are. One of the most notable cases, as well as one of the first, was the women who accused producer Harvey Weinstein. This case not only being notable because of Weinstein’s position in Hollywood as one of the top producers in the business, but also because of the quantity of women who stood up to accuse him. USA Today lists 84 women who accused Harvey Weinstein of various forms of sexual assault and harassment late last
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart was an award winning program that delivered top headline news in a more realistic way. On April 28, 2015, Jon Stewart performed an episode on the protests in Baltimore. Stewart sarcastically informed his viewers of the riots in Baltimore and the government actions that followed.
People Magazine’s audience comprises of mostly women, and the articles and advertisements within the magazine prove this. Such types of passages consist primarily of gossip, however, there are some informational reads in the magazine. One advertisement in the September 18 issue of this year is a safety message from Tide. While the advertisement is a safety message, it is obviously still trying to sell the product: Tide PODS. The target audience of this advertisement is more specific than People Magazine; instead of only targeting women, Tide narrows its audience down to parents. Tide's advertisement uses some pathos, but it heavily draws its appeals from ethos.
1. The #MeToo and Time’s Up social movements organize around the issues of sexual violence, harassment and abuse, with an emphasis on women in the workplace. For decades, incidents like these have always occurred, yet they were not spoken about. The main reason being, the harassment is incited by a person of power and authority in the majority of the cases, and them taking advantage of these qualities. These issues coincide with themes such as democracy, inequality, social justice, and decent work, as they violate the foundation of human rights that these themes were built upon. In the theme of democracy and inequality, 123 out of 192 countries revolve around the idea of a democratic society to make its citizens feel inclusive and supports
To keep the American tradition, President Obama signed an executive order requiring the loser of the Presidential election to leave the country. Obama stated "No Matter who that loser is".
Gail Collins, an American writer known for writing under the opinion pages for the The New York Times, has turned the recent presidential debate, into something comical. In Gail’s most recent articles, “How Could Anyone Vote for Trump”, “The Dark Days of Donald Trump”, “Don’t Take Donald Trump to Dinner”, and “The Debate in One Scary Answer”, her purpose is to show that Donald Trump is not qualified to become the next president of the United States. In these four articles, her audience is the general educated reader that will be voting in the 2016 presidential election. Gail Collins has a recurring pattern of using the rhetorical modes; illustration and description. In addition, she uses the rhetorical strategies; metaphor, dialogue, and contrast
In this video Michelle Obama makes use of all three appeals, in an attempt to persuade the audience, to agree that Barak Obama was the best candidate for the Presidency. Ethos is identified first as she is introduced, as her brother presents her as a highly esteemed entity by her immediate family; thus, Americas next first lady. She also portrays herself as a person with high morals and values, she elaborates on how she and her husband were raised alike, believing that you will reach your goals if you work hard, respecting others no matter the differences; thus, delivering what you promise or say. Later in the video, she identifies herself as a lawyer that had worked at a major law firm. This elaborate presentation of herself is most
Presidential nominee, Hillary Rodham Clinton, in a recent speech at a private fundraising event geared toward LGBT rights supporters, addressed her political opponent, Donald J. Trump and his supporters. The fundraiser was hosted by singer and actress, Barbra Streisand and her wealthy counterparts. The former Secretary of State argued that half of Donald Trump’s supporters can be put into a “basket of deplorable” and alluded that the other half are simply anti-government. Clinton supported her assertion by using logical fallacies by making hasty generalizations, faulty cause and effect, and bandwagon appeals. She also solidified her reasoning by stating, the supporters in the “basket of deplorable” are racists, sexists, xenophobic, and many
Alexander Grass, the author of "#MeToo on the March: The Groupthink and Hysteria Begin" starts off his article by calling #MeToo, the movement to allow sexual assault victims to speak up and feel supported, a meme. Grass continues to write his article with a quote from Alyssa Milano stating, "If you've been sexually harassed or assaulted write 'me too' as a reply to this tweet," (Grass). Where he proceeds to state that women will be posting their stories, hoping for "fifteen minutes of fame," (Grass).
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The press is definitely not perfect. Who better to let journalists know this than a fellow journalist? Clare Boothe Luce’s introduction of her message to journalists at the Women’s National Press Club utilizes literary devices and techniques such as pronouns, hypophora, anaphora, and antithesis. Luce looks to prepare her audience of female journalists so they respond more positively to her criticism of the American press by giving the reason for her presence and complimenting them. Luce adopts a conversational yet stern tone in order to help incite change in the press.
Analyzing communication messages through late-night shows varies. Mixing humor with specific news stories provides an interesting message, depending on the audience. Last Week Tonight With John Oliver uses specific news segments and analyzes it through the use of extensive research and humor. This includes his segment on the New York Yankees, where he makes it very clear which position he is taking on the issue. This segment dives into the elitist practices of the Yankees organization, which include not allowing fans to print out tickets at home and opening the elite Legends Club with expensive premium seats. Through the use of effective theories and
First Lady Michelle Obama has always been one known for her inspiring speeches and her commitment to women’s rights. In Manchester, New Hampshire, she is seen once again standing up for women and for this country by opening the public’s eyes to disrespect Donald Trump has shown for us. Throughout the entire speech the three rhetorical appeals of pathos, ethos, and logos, are all used effectively and powerfully to get her message across. She mainly targets the audience of empowered women but she also addresses the effect that voting for Donald Trump will have for men and women. Through the rhetorical appeals and the tone, she sets for her audience, Michelle Obama campaigns for the presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
The New York Times is a daily newspaper, that is published in New York City, since 1851. The newspaper has won 117 Pulitzer Prizes, and is the second largest in circulation. On November 11, 2015, The New York Times posted an editorial called “A Criminal Record and a Fair Shot at a Job.” Many places when you apply for a position ask if you have ever been convicted of a crime. In 19 states and 100 cities this is forbidden until after the applicants have proven their qualifications. Last week, President Obama ordered federal agencies to stop questioning people about previous arrests and convictions at the beginning of the application process. The editorial argued that the President shouldn’t stop there and that he should spread the executive order to
This is the new “celebritized” (Combs 123) political culture in which advocacy organizations must function. Because the media is so inundated with celebrity
In case you may not know, the Time's Up movement is a movement against sexual harassment. This social change was founded on January 1, 2018 by Hollywood celebrities in response to the Harvey Weinstein effect and #MeToo movement. Through this, various victims and survivors of sexual assault and abuse have shared their stories and spoke their truth. Many famous celebrities, including Kesha who wrote an album called 'Rainbow' based off of her experiences with her abuser (the heart-wrenching