Men and woman coexisting in the working field (or in general) is not an easy subject to grasp upon; considering the fact that men and women look and perceive matters on a totally different scale than each other. In society, men and women tend to not fully understand each other when it comes to conversations, work, emotions, etc. Here is a question to ask ourselves: What generally makes men and women so different from each other and in what aspects? Deborah Tannen further explains and talks about the subject of men vs. women miscommunications in her article titled “But what do you mean?”. Because women are not trying to avoid the one-down position, that is unfortunately where they may end up and author supports this with the use of compare …show more content…
The author’s style of using examples and anecdotes really makes the main point of the author seem credible as well as making the reader understand the issue more clearly. Exemplification is the use of specific and vivid examples to provide evidence towards a certain idea. The author sites several examples in each one of her paragraphs throughout her entire article. In paragraph eleven, Tannen shares an anecdote with us: “A women who co-wrote a report with a male colleague was hurt when she read a rough draft to him and he leapt into a critical response- “Oh, that’s too dry! You have to make it snappier!” She herself would have been more likely to say, “That’s a really good start. Of course, you’ll want to make it a little snappier when you revise” (Tannen para. 11). This anecdote was provided by the author to show the reader a real life example of how men and women react and respond differently under, in this case, criticism. Tannen’s essay as a whole is mainly set up with the use of examples, but she does this so she can break down each paragraph and describe how each paragraph relates back to her main point. The purpose of the use exemplification is so that the author can get her main point across to the reader. Tannen does this throughout her entire essay precisely to provide proof and …show more content…
The author wanted to split up her article into seven sub categories simply for organization. Tannen felt that the reader would understand her in a better way if she separated her article into sub ideas, and deeply explain each subject in order for the audience to comprehend the common miscommunication between the two genders. Classification is the sorting of a main idea into groups or categories. Classification is prominent in her article and is the basic structure on how this piece was setup. Tannen organizes her article to have her paragraphs talk about the seven most common miscommunication which are apologies, criticism, thank-yous, fighting, praise, complaints and jokes. The purpose of the use of classification is to better prove the notion that men and women think differently especially when it comes to those seven subjects. This device is very helpful for the reader as it divides subjects for further understanding and gives the reader a sense of author
To support his points and further convince the audience, the writer inserted substantial evidence based on copious amounts of research and first-hand observations. Furthermore, Text 2 has an informal, more laid-back tone. In addition, the writer continues to be commanding and honest with her opinions. For example, ‘we can be too sentisive’ and ‘we can be too quick to dismiss otherwise valid arguments as coming from places of privilege’. The writer feels comfortable enough to be brutally honest to the audience.
An important part of an exemplification essay is using correct essay structure and examples. The examples may be used to help the writer explain, clarify, and support their arguments or points (Kirszner 207). Examples could also be used to add interesting topics in the authors paper, making the paper enjoyable (Kirszner 208). Using correct writing structure in the exemplification essay is also important (Kirszner 211-212). Both Brent Staples’s memoir “Just Walk On By: A Black Man Ponders His Power to Alter Public Space” and Maia Szalavitz’s article “Ten Ways We Get the Odds Wrong” use exemplification with similarities and differences in the way they use their examples as a way to explain their main points, the way it affects how interesting
Despite this, there are both positive and negative aspects to her writing style that contribute to the overall impact of her message. She has good and bad parts in the way she writes as a speaker, the way she addresses the audience, and the type of tone she sets. Rebecca Walker highlights both effective and ineffective
“Deeds Not Words” is an article by Diane Atkinson that examines the fateful suicidal protest of Emily Wilding Davison and its connection to a particular method of modern terrorism. Atkinson believes the modern suicide bombers and the fighters of the Edwardian suffragette movement as Davison are one and the same. They both are trying to fight for their beliefs and feel the need to resort to drastic measures to get their message heard. Emily Wilding Davison’s historic protest on Derby Day, June 4th, 1913, was not the first of her many controversial protests for the suffragette militancy.
“But What Do You Mean” Relating to Society The question, “why do men and women so often communicate badly, if at all?” Has influenced and motivated Tannen. In “But What Do You Mean” by Deborah Tannen, she discusses many areas of difficulty in communication between men and women. Tannen’s purpose was for her readers to understand the importance of communication, she also has identified several ways in which men and women miscommunicate, and she has taught her readers a few things about our society and how it can be improved.
Everyday thousands of people communicate with one another. These conversations happen nearly instantaneously between people and are a key to a successful relationship. In Deborah Tannen’s essay, “Sex, Lies, and Conversation” she explains the differences between men and women’s communication patterns. In Tannen’s essay, she uses documented research, vocabulary, and figurative language to help draw in as well as inform her readers’ about different gender communication patterns. “Sex, Lies, and Conversation” is an article about the different communication patterns associated with males and females.
Men were viewed as the stronger, smarter, determined and more aggressive of the two sexes. While women were viewed as emotional, compassionate,
Deborah Tannen, a professor of linguistics at Georgetown University, is a popular author in the United States of America. Mostly of her focus in her articles and books is on the expression of interpersonal relationships in contentious interaction. Tannen became well known after her book You Just Don’t Understand: Women and Men in Conversation was published. However, this was not her only claim to fame. Along with this book, she also wrote many other essays and articles including the popular article “Marked Women, Unmarked Men.”
Also the author was able to strengthen her argument by adding supporting views from authorities (Jean Baker Miller), which emphasized how women tend to avoid the appearance of power as she never take credit for her achievements and usually blames it on being lucky. At the end of the essay the author advocates several strategies women should pursue in order to get tough such as “taking credit when credit is due” (Par.10), because taking credit when it is deserved is a sign of confidence and determination, also she explains how women should express their anger in different ways rather than just smiling. Finally she reruns the scene when she was sexually harassed in a way displaying her as a tough woman, not as a “lady”. Being tough is an essential quality women should possess in order to succeed in society but also being ladylike
On the other side of the argument, Marche criticizes Slaughter’s dialogue concerning men in her article. Rather, he addresses the representation of men written in articles composed by women in general. He touches upon the fact that not only does Slaughter focus upon the subject of her husband taking over the domestic role, but also Sandberg, another woman mentioned in Slaughters article. Marche states that “men are far more anonymous-implacable opponents of progress in the upper echelons, helpless
Communication of the Sexes The tongue of a blue whale can weigh as much as an elephant, but there exists a tongue that is far more powerful than that of the blue whale’s tongue, that is the human tongue (Santoso). When utilized properly, the human tongue can accomplish great feats, but if misused can cause a plethora of problem. A certain measure of success in life depends on utilizing communication in a wise way. Debra Tannen, a well-known authority on communication, says men and women communicate in different ways.
Ms Slaughter admits that women, who “define the nature of masculinity as much as other men do…have to find and embrace an image of a man who can care for children; earn less than we do; have his own ideas about how to organize kitchens, lessons and trips; and still be fully sexy and attractive as a man.” Ms. Slaughter offers some valuable suggestions for employers. She publicize the success of work environments, which have let staff work whenever and
Dear Mrs. Kannan, Matched is a dystopian fiction novel written by Ally Condie, and it is set in a futuristic society where people are “matched” to spend their lives together. The novel follows the protagonist, a girl named Cassia, as she struggles with the ideals of her society, and the system of being matched. The book is told mostly through a first person present narration from Cassia’s point of view. As readers, we see the story through Cassia’s eyes, and see the events unfold in the way that they happen to Cassia. In the novel, it is clear that the world depicted in Matched is very different from the modern day.
However the essay overlooks some major issues with gender. Anna seems to believe the gender issues do happen, but that later in life both men and women will have to come together as couples to work together in the end. “Between the Sexes, a Great Divide” does not hit on the issues that rise in workplaces with wages job openings and even being hired into the company to
Gender Equality is the only way forward. What is gender equality? Gender equality is achieved when all genders enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviors, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favored.