Shirley Chisholm Speech Analysis

In May of 1851, the black abolitionist and former slave, Sojourner Truth delivered her extemporaneous speech on racial inequalities, “Ain’t I a Woman?” at the Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio (“Sojourner Truth Biography”). This spontaneous speech of only a few minutes long was a landmark moment in American history. In her speech, Truth addressed her views on women’s rights and to advocate equal rights of men and women everywhere.

To keep things simple, people simply want to be heard, and they will do anything in order for their audience to listen. There are various ways in which the speaker would gain the right to be heard. Former Governor of Louisiana, Kathleen Blanco, uses various forms to obtain attention from her audience as she addresses the Louisiana Legislator on Hurricane Katrina where she not only discusses the effects of the hurricane but also acknowledges the people who have helped out so far.

In the speech, Equal Rights for Women by Shirley Chisholm, main rhetor in the speech. She is the first African American woman to be elected to Congress. She is part of the House, Representative in Washington D.C, from May 21, 1969, to 1983. She entered the primaries for the Democratic nomination for the presidency in 1972. Chisholm purpose is to fight for equal rights for all citizens, most specifically women. She wants to help as an advocate by providing more opportunities for women and encouraging women to do different men's work field, other than just working as a secretary, teacher, librarian, or to just be a household woman. She wants to eliminate discrimination; prejudiced on the political view of a woman. By analyzing Shirley Chisholm’s speech through rhetorical devices like the use of a strong tone, ethos, and logos, among others, this essay will seek to show how effectively Chisholm’s persuades the audience.

In the 1900s, women could not vote or run for office. Makayla Williams wanted to make a change and vote to be a part of her country. She thought that being discriminated by her sex was senseless to women. Then that’s when she decided to make a difference in society.

A Chicana woman is a person of Mexican origin. Activist Cecilia Caballero falls into this category. Through a website that she cofounded, Chincana M(other)work, author Caballero writes to spread social justice to mothers who are minorities including Mexican women who are treated unlike white mothers. Caballero has good intentions when arguing how life is different being a brown mother by sharing a personal story and using emotional appeals, which in return makes her writing effective for her target audience. However, her writing would not be effective for other audiences outside the echo chamber because she fails to recognize other people’s point of views and circumstances, which ultimately would have made her writing stronger by appealing to a larger audience.

As Farber explains in his book “The Age of Great Dreams” the 1960s were a rough time for many types of people, color, homosexuals, woman, veterans, almost everyone that disagreed with the government had a tough time throughout the 60’s. At the beginning of the sixties everything seems to be fine. Automobiles were being sold, household appliances such as dishwashers, and ranges as well, almost everyone had money except for colored people. For African Americans the 1960s were not so easy going, they were treated unfairly even beaten and chased out of towns, and restaurants. Until mid 1960 African Americans were not allowed to vote. Once they were allowed to vote they had rules and limitations to be eligible to vote. It was the government's loophole

Several reform movements began near the end of the 1800 and caused a great change in the world we live in today. One of these movements was the abolition movement calling for an end to slavery. Throughout the time leading to the abolishment of slavery, African-Americans were treated poorly. Many were lynched killed and were unable to defend themselves due to the lack of education and the rights in the African-American community. Moreover, the Jim Crow laws were enforced, causing the segregation of restaurants, schools, theaters, and other public places. Another popular movement was woman suffrage, which calls for women's right to vote. At this point in history, women were unable

Sojourner Truth, a former slave, and a woman, gave a powerful, stirring speech at the Women’s Convention in Akron, Ohio during 1851. She engages with the audience at the Women’s Convention emotionally and personally through references to her life as an African American female slave and a mother. Sojourner Truth’s great speech “Ain’t I a Woman” displays ethos, pathos, and logos. In Sojourner Truth’s speech she states, “If my cup won’t hold but a pint, and yours hold a quart, wouldn’t you be mean not to let me have my little half measure full?”

In this speech she discusses how women held the nation together as their husbands went off to war. While the men were away, women had to step up and take over so life could go on and think about what they would do if their husband did not return. Women got jobs, and learned they could take care of themselves. When the war was over, women were forced back into their housewife role. This did not set well because women learned they were capable of more than being a homemaker. They deserve to be treated as equals, not doormats. The women’s hour was now, and all of the efforts made towards women’s suffrage up to this point crumbled opposition, thus strengthening the movement to go

Women fought harder for equality. They protested the Miss America pageant because it promotes unrealistic expectations of beauty. Additionally, women burned symbols of female oppression such as bras, diapers and brooms. African-Americans also fought for racial equality. During the 1968 Olympic games, African Americans and black sprinters advocated black power on the podium. Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American women to be elected to Congress. The increase in advocacy for equality incited many people. This caused more protests and riots and led to a more confused nation. The election of an African-American women to congress shows that many of these protests were working and should be continued. Many of the civil rights movements started as peaceful but turned violent as police came to the scene. Unfortunately, the protesters who were fighting for equality were often beaten and arrested. The tumult of these protests led to an increase in uncertainty and chaos throughout the citizens of the United

"We have met here today to dicuss our rights and wrongs, civial and political, and not, as some have supposed, to go into the detail of social life alone." She strarts off her speech by telling the audience she isnt here to talk aboutthe minor parts of the whole women rights movement, but instead is going to talk about something very important and major to the womens right movement. The civil and political rights of women. In this she makes a bold move and steps out of what most

In the speech “Equal Rights for Women”, the author, Shirley Chisholm, takes the position of defense for women’s rights. She addresses the House of Representatives with claims of prejudice against women. Prejudice is an assumption or preconceived opinion made about someone without any facts or evidence behind it. The author explains that prejudice against women is commonly found in the work place, and she references the well-known question, “Do you type?”. She claims that these opinions and ideas come from the “happy little homemaker” mindset, implying that women are only good for work around the home.

When we had HOPE… 50 years ago today, on June 5, 1968 as you can see this picture Robert F. Kennedy have won a victory speech at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Dolores Huerta is a Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights. She helped to organize nationwide boycott of abusive grape growers with Cesar Chavez. She's an old friend of Bobby, who has worked with the union. Right top corner is Paul Schrade he was been supported to Bobby and all the effort he had put State of California. Ethel Kennedy beloved wife of his life. He loves her so much she's been supportive to him and his amazing 11 children too. They had wonderful big family by having love, respect and caring.

The speaker was able to connect her key points and remain consistent throughout her lecture. A summarization and preview of her main points could have been included but nevertheless, the speech was powerful and well received. Furthermore, If I had the opportunity to go and see these speakers, I would most definitely go and I will be willing to pay as much as they are asking for. I don’t have a specific amount but anything between the 100-200 range. To sum up, I enjoyed Sue as a speaker and her speech was extremely poignant and compelling, touching on the importance of mental disorders particularly suicide and murder-suicide. What stood out to me the most was the statistic that individuals that are in a extreme suicidal state, are in a Stage

In the midst of the 2016 election, First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama gave a speech in New Hampshire regarding the candidates. Donald Trump was facing Hillary Clinton; and in support, “Michelle Obama presented a Speech On Donald Trump’s Alleged Treatment Of Women.” As stated in the title, Trump had recently made rude remarks regarding women, and Michelle Obama was using this as a learning lesson for anyone looking to vote for Trump. She made it a point to vote for Hillary by not only stating why not to vote for Trump, but also listing her many accomplishments throughout her lifetime. Michelle Obama was able to create an effective and persuasive speech by strongly stating Trump’s wrongdoings, passionately listing Clinton’s achievements, and frightening us of the possible future for our children.