Analysis Of Don T Ban Photos Of Skinny Models

I am writing in response to your request that I analyze Vanessa Friedman’s “Don’t Ban Photos of Skinny Models” and to make a recommendation for or against the publication in The Shorthorn newspaper. I have considered the rhetorical appeals of Friedman’s article and come to a conclusion that the readers of The New York times will find it quite convincing. Even though it could be unpersuasive to some readers, I am in support of publishing her work because readers all over are likely to find the piece to be a good read as it is a topic most people can relate to. Friedman’s main point is that banning photos of skinny models is not the answer to the problem. She provides three reasons to support her claim, which she mentions in the write-up: “banning something simply makes it much more intriguing; It’s also because to judge a body healthy or unhealthy is still to judge it.; To ban an ad …show more content…
This proves that the piece is broadly biased. While Friedman’s work clearly demonstrates profound thinking, a counterargument or two would have been a good way to truly evaluate her work. From her point of view, she must have felt that there were no possible rebuttals to her argument and therefore there were no need for counterarguments. Friedman’s attempts to establish her credibility are quite efficient. Firstly, her position as chief of fashion critic is no small accomplishment. She also mentions various world icons such as Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama and Claire Mysko and what that they think about concerning the entire issue. Friedman alludes to the fact that she is a mother of three, a son and two daughters. She feels because of her children and her job she has reached a level of authority and exposure to the outside world that allows her to be keenly aware of the distortions of the fashion