In the article “Three Woman activists take peace prizes” it touched
base on a powerful Liberian activist Leymah Gbowee and her accomplishments. The
article brought attention to woman being treated unfair and lack of equity. The
ethos appeal was used by stating “the best way to achieve global peace is to
start in local communities” (Herlinger). Before any accomplishment can be established
it first must start with your own people, by uplifting them, and getting then
to become a whole with your stance. The logos appeal was used by “Gbowee,
citing the examples of peace and justice campaigners such as Martin Luther King
Jr. and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, said she does not believe it is possible to
practice nonviolent action without some connection to a higher power.”
(Herlinger) she than finish her statement by stating “"My faith has really
helped me," (Herlinger). That she had faith in her belief standing on her
side in the getting her people together. Using well known leaders to back up
her movement for women had improve her argument for women empowerment. The
pathos appeal was used by “Johnson Sirleaf, Gbowee said every time "she
sees me coming, she's weary" because "I always say, 'Madame
President, you need to do this, this, this.'" But, Gbowee added, "We
have a good professional relationship, like mother and daughter."
(Herlinger). Disowning her credibility as a President. Showing her worries to
where they stand and worries and how much power she has as a president.
In conclusion,
she has written a wonderful article that will engage her readers by using good
usage of the ethos, logos, and pathos appeal. I agree to her statement “"Women
have endured injustices and inhumane treatment; yet, it is the women who have
labored and advocated for peace." (Herlinger) Women has made brought
attention to all their hard work and without being acknowledge. And (Gbowee)
had brought all them issues to light so the women can respectfully get with
they deserve. And the combination of these appeals usages in her article is
what keeps her article together.
Herlinger, Chris. "Three women activists take peace
prizes." The Christian Century 128.22 (2011): 14. Academic OneFile. Web. 8
Mar. 2016.
Randa2e. “Empowered Women.” Photograph. Flickr. 20 June 2013. Web. 9 March 2016.
Comedy Central. “The Daily Show-Malala Yousafzai Extended
Interview.” Online video clip. YouTube.
YouTube, 10 Oct. 2013 Web. 9 March 2016.
I also believe that we first need to help those closest to us, our community. In order to help change the world for the better, we have to start close to home. One person at a time, eventually leads to the whole world.
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I think empowerment begins at home. teachers our children to respect each other. that way when they venture out into the community they take that respect with them. and its important for adult women to be a team instead against each other all time.
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