Rajeev Ravisankar is former Ohio Sate University student that studied Political science and international studies. In his article, " SWEATSHOP OPPRESSION", The writer uses the opening on Black Friday after Thanksgiving, as a opportunity to bring the readers attention to the issues regarding sweatshops and also, to inform those who aren’t aware. In the article, Ravisankar addresses more than one purpose; not only does he inform his audience about true sweatshop labor conditions, he also, uses certain elements to persuade readers to act against companies that use such types of labor.
In order, for Ravisankar's argument to work, he needs to earn his reader's trust. He does this by first anticipating a sympathetic ,well-educated audience to establish his own credibility. The writer assumes that his readers are unaware of the problem posed by sweatshops, to avoid being accusatory. He reveals this by presenting basic information and recognizing what "most people think" or what "poor college students consider": that buying low-priced goods is reliable and convenient. …show more content…
He begins his article with statements that are easy to obtain, and as he produces, he addresses more serious issues. In the last paragraph, He demonstrates how the sweatshops do not want to lose money due to providing living wages and reasonable conditions for workers. He also, states "universities purchase nearly "$3 billion in T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, sneakers and sports uniforms adorned with their institutions'' names and logos" (qtd. in The Nation). Ravisankar then makes a point that "campaigns such as that mentioned in the article are necessary if we are to stop the long race to the bottom"(qtd. in SWEATSHOP OPPRESSION, 108). In addition, the quote provides evidence to the authors point and it appeals to our emotions(Pathos). Conversations of child labor and any other labor, encourages readers to feel
In order, for Ravisankar's argument to work, he needs to earn his reader's trust. He does this by first anticipating a sympathetic ,well-educated audience to establish his own credibility. The writer assumes that his readers are unaware of the problem posed by sweatshops, to avoid being accusatory. He reveals this by presenting basic information and recognizing what "most people think" or what "poor college students consider": that buying low-priced goods is reliable and convenient. …show more content…
He begins his article with statements that are easy to obtain, and as he produces, he addresses more serious issues. In the last paragraph, He demonstrates how the sweatshops do not want to lose money due to providing living wages and reasonable conditions for workers. He also, states "universities purchase nearly "$3 billion in T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, sneakers and sports uniforms adorned with their institutions'' names and logos" (qtd. in The Nation). Ravisankar then makes a point that "campaigns such as that mentioned in the article are necessary if we are to stop the long race to the bottom"(qtd. in SWEATSHOP OPPRESSION, 108). In addition, the quote provides evidence to the authors point and it appeals to our emotions(Pathos). Conversations of child labor and any other labor, encourages readers to feel