Module Four Short Response
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Question 1: Consider the examples of different audiences below. For each one,
describe how you would adjust your writing for that particular audience
1.
Your best friend
2.
People reading a newspaper editorial you have written
3.
Your professor
4.
The audience at a conference where you are presenting
1.If I were writing for my best friend, I would make it casual and relatable. I would use a friendly
tone and explain things that we both already know. I would also assume that my best friend is
interested in the topic and talk about it in a personal way.
2.In this scenario, the target audience comprises individuals who are not associated with
academia, and are unfamiliar and unidentified. I would adopt a professional approach while
providing detailed explanations for any concepts that may not be widely known. Additionally, I
would discuss the subject matter in a broad manner, considering the varying levels of interest my
audience may have.
3.My professor would possess scholarly qualities, be unfamiliar to me, and have a reputation. I
would adopt a formal approach while writing and delve deeper into intricate subtopics.
Additionally, I would assume that the professor holds a genuine interest in the subject matter of
my paper.
4.In this scenario, the target audience comprises academic individuals who may be either
unfamiliar or familiar with the subject matter. Similar to conversing with my professor, I would
adopt a professional tone and refrain from delving into intricate subtopics as my understanding
of the audience's academic background is limited.
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Question 2: Consider how your audience might influence the information you
include in a historical analysis essay about the women’s suffrage movement. What
audience would be most interested in reading about the women’s movement? How
would you tailor your presentation to that audience? What message would be most
appropriate for this audience?
There are various potential audiences that may find this topic intriguing. It could range from
women's activist groups to a classroom consisting of 5th grade girls. In this particular scenario,
my target audience would be a group of female high school students. I would approach the class
in a professional manner while also maintaining a somewhat personal touch due to their age. I
would provide explanations on topics that may not be commonly known to high school students,
but I would avoid going into excessive detail. The central message regarding women's suffrage
would emphasize the triumph achieved through protesting and democracy. Additionally, I would
highlight the ongoing efforts in the present day, while emphasizing the optimism surrounding the
progress made in women's rights.
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Question 3: Let’s say the intended audience for your historical analysis essay
about the legal battle for women’s suffrage is a group of civil rights lawyers. How
would you explain the legal background of the Constitution and the Nineteenth
Amendment? How would this approach compare with and contrast to an audience
of high school students?
I wouldn't need to provide an extensive explanation of the nineteenth amendment and its purpose
since civil rights lawyers would already possess a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
Instead, my emphasis would be on examining the interpretation of the constitution and the
nineteenth amendment during that era, and the impact it had on the women's suffrage movement.
This would present a stark contrast with high school students, as they are generally unaware of
the intricacies surrounding the nineteenth amendment. Therefore, I would begin by providing a
background explanation of the amendment.
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Question 4: Was President Kennedy’s decision to support the Equal Rights
Amendment a necessary cause for the amendment’s passage by Congress?
President Kennedy's endorsement of the ERA played a significant role in its advancement, but it
can be argued that it was more of an influential factor rather than an essential one. As mentioned
in the article, the opposition towards the ERA diminished when other urgent societal matters like
the Vietnam War and civil rights came into play. While President Kennedy's support undoubtedly
contributed to the passage of the ERA by Congress, it is plausible to suggest that it could have
been successful even without his endorsement.
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Question 5: Was the social tumult of the 1960s a necessary cause of the women’s
liberation movement?
Despite the strong argument that the social upheaval of the 1960s was crucial for women's
liberation, as it diminished the scrutiny and taboo surrounding women's desire for equal rights, I
remain unconvinced that it can be deemed an absolute necessity. It is plausible that women's
liberation could have still occurred even in the absence of social unrest during that era.
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Question 6: Simone de Beauvoir was the intellectual founder of the women’s
liberation movement. Tailor this thesis statement into a message suitable for an
audience of high-school history students.
Simone de Beauvoir, an educated woman from the middle class, shared the discontentment of
many women regarding the societal expectations imposed on them as mothers and housewives.
As a feminist, she played a pivotal role in advancing the women's suffrage and feminist
movements, advocating for reproductive freedoms and equal rights.
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Question 7: The women’s movement’s focus on issues related to sexual freedom,
including reproductive rights, galvanized support among younger women but
alienated many older, more conservative women. Tailor this message for an audience
consisting of students in a women’s studies class.
Despite receiving support from women of various ages and social perspectives, the women's
movement experienced a decline in backing from older and conservative women due to its
emphasis on matters concerning sexual freedom. This shift in support can be attributed to a
variety of factors, including generational differences, cultural norms, and differing priorities
within the movement itself.
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