Written task 2 type 2 (language and gender)
Judy Syfers’ essay Why I want a Wife
Question
How and why is a social group represented in a particular way?
Thesis:
Written in a satirical way, this essay presents ‘wives’ through stereotypical qualities that men want them to have and take for granted, to bring the realities of gender inequality within marriages to the light.
Outline:
My critical response will
• Explore the background of Judy Syfers and the background of her essay ‘Why I Want a Wife’
• Comment on how ‘wives’ are represented in this text.
• Explore the stylistic devices used in the essay, to find out how she presents ‘wives’ through language.
• Explore the ethos, pathos and logos used in the essay, to find out how she gets the message across.
• Conclude how and what message Syfers wants to get across by presenting ‘wives’ in a particular way.
Word count
1462
Why I want A wife – critical analysis
In August 1970, at the 50th anniversary of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote, a feminist named Judy Syfers gave a speech to the crowd. This speech was the origin of her essay ‘Why I want a Wife’. In 1971 the essay …show more content…
In her essay ‘a Wife’ is portrayed more as a servant to her husband than a married woman considered in relation with her spouse. By exaggeration her point through repetition she makes clear that she wants to change things around. Due to the imagery and her playing in on the emotions of females and especially wives makes the essay very recognizable for her female audience. Together with her credibility, it makes for a successful essay. She wants women to stand up for themselves and for men to become aware of their demand for these numerous qualities and most of all show appreciation.
Judy Syfers’ essay Why I want a Wife
Question
How and why is a social group represented in a particular way?
Thesis:
Written in a satirical way, this essay presents ‘wives’ through stereotypical qualities that men want them to have and take for granted, to bring the realities of gender inequality within marriages to the light.
Outline:
My critical response will
• Explore the background of Judy Syfers and the background of her essay ‘Why I Want a Wife’
• Comment on how ‘wives’ are represented in this text.
• Explore the stylistic devices used in the essay, to find out how she presents ‘wives’ through language.
• Explore the ethos, pathos and logos used in the essay, to find out how she gets the message across.
• Conclude how and what message Syfers wants to get across by presenting ‘wives’ in a particular way.
Word count
1462
Why I want A wife – critical analysis
In August 1970, at the 50th anniversary of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote, a feminist named Judy Syfers gave a speech to the crowd. This speech was the origin of her essay ‘Why I want a Wife’. In 1971 the essay …show more content…
In her essay ‘a Wife’ is portrayed more as a servant to her husband than a married woman considered in relation with her spouse. By exaggeration her point through repetition she makes clear that she wants to change things around. Due to the imagery and her playing in on the emotions of females and especially wives makes the essay very recognizable for her female audience. Together with her credibility, it makes for a successful essay. She wants women to stand up for themselves and for men to become aware of their demand for these numerous qualities and most of all show appreciation.