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The Rogerian Method of argumentation is used in the article To Dress Code or Not to Dress Code to show equal sides of the argument on whether or not students should be told what to wear when going to school. The author had a more agreeable stance allowing for others to make their own decision on whether or not they agree with a dress code policy in schools. The author was also able to compose his essay to give an equal opportunity for both arguments to be correct. The Rogerian Method is an effective way of argumentation because it helped the audience form an opinion on what side they choose.
The introductory paragraph in a Rogerian argument always shows the readers both sides of the argument. In the essay To Dress Code or Not to Dress Code, the author successfully represents both arguments. The author established the problem with dress code and that it, “causes much controversy in many regions of the country.” The author ensures the reader that they are well educated on the topic and can defend either side if required to. The author shows respect for both of the arguments and each position taken. The author successfully introduces the argument to the readers using the Rogerian Method of argumentation.
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Another important part of the Rogerian Method of argumentation is the context.
The context states the opposing view on the designated topic. In this article the context is, “everyone has the right to express themselves.” The author gives reasoning as to how the opposing argument could be right. He gives examples from his sources to back the context presented. The author gives a fair reasoning as to how not having a dress could be fair. The author states the pros of not having a dress code and how it would affect a schools staff by allowing them to forget about the stress of checking dress code of all the students each day. The author effectively used a nonjudgmental tone to state the context when using the Rogerian Method of
argumentation. A Rogerian Method of argumentation includes the writer’s position in the essay. The writer’s position is so that the author has an opportunity to give reasoning as to why a person should agree with their side of the argument. The author believes that there should be a dress code policy in schools, and that it should go as far as uniforms “they can have a specific type of shirts and pants in a specific color.” The author shows circumstances as to when it would be appropriate to have a strict dress code and when not to. The author supports his claim with enough evidence to convince the readers that it is beneficial to have a dress code. The author is able to make a Rogerian argument successfully, and in a respectful way that does not affect the opposing viewpoints. The last major component of the Rogerian Method of argumentation is the benefits to opponent. The benefits to opponent is a way of stating how the readers would benefit from agreeing with the writer’s position. The writer states the benefits when he writes that a dress code policy is, “much more important for the safety of the children.” The author came to an agreement towards the end of the essay combining both sides of the argument to make one big compromise that makes both arguments valid. The author effectively used the Rogerian Method of argumentation to support his argument in the benefits to opponent. In the essay To Dress Code or Not to Dress Code, the author effectively uses the Rogerian Method of Argumentation to support his argument on dress code in schools. The author avoided malevolent language to the opposing argument and also avoided stereotypical language when explaining different topics and viewpoints. The author emphasized that both sides of the dress code argument might do better by working together and combining the ideas of the two sides of the dress code policy. The author advocated an equal outcome, by representing both arguments fairly and adequately throughout the essay.
That the author not only has the right to say what they are but that their reasoning is the logical choice. In Jeff Jacoby’s work “Bring back Flogging” he tries to establish credit by starting his article by listing occurrences in the past when people were flogged and then announces what his real purpose is. By opening with a history of flogging instead of giving his position right away Jacoby widens his audience to readers with a different position. Readers will get invested in the argument before the meat of the article and will be more inclined to continue reading. Jacoby’s article is, however, one-sided; he doesn’t write the whole argument so it is difficult for his audience to draw their own
I am not doing this necessarily for myself. I am doing it for the females to follow long after I am gone. My enthusiastic, ambitious pupils in high school help me realize that there is a greater purpose in all the work I have done. To denounce our tight corsets and long hair is to regain our own sense of identity. Why can’t I wear loose clothing? Why is it frowned upon to sport a short bob instead of the apparently coveted luscious locks? If a man can smoke a cigarette, what is the purpose of a man having a say in whether or not I choose to smoke a cigarettes. My mindset tells me that the patriarchy should not even be able to comment scantily regarding a woman smoking a cigarette. All the women are smoking and that is that. This advocation dress reform may seem superficial, but it is more symbolic of the lack of freedom in society. I want to demonstrate the lack of freedom women possess today, as showcased by a guideline of how women should dress. A breathing restricting clothing st...
Zhou takes a stand against this issue in her article “The Sexism of School Dress Codes” published by The Atlantic. In her, article Zhou creates a strong argument through Aristotle's argumentative devices ethos, pathos, logos, and kairos. She writes this article to a wide audience of students, parents, school faculty, and others interested in the effects of school dress codes. Zhou informs the audience on the issue then, encourages her audience to take a stand against the issue and finally leaves her audience with a call to action to first acknowledge that this issue exists, then enlighten others on the issue to successfully combat the unfair
The argument is generally written in a very relaxed manner, which may or may not discredit the argument. People looking to argue against Sullivan?s article may view the relaxed format as a sign of lack of knowledge or support of the argument. On the other hand, being composed in accessible language readily understood by the general population, and not perceived as accessibly intellectual may help this argument appeal to a broader population.
One of the elements of the Rogerian argument is cooperation. There will always be disagreements among people, especially within the United States Government and between politicians, this is more apparent now than ever. If people could all agree to disagree and find a middle ground in which they all get some of what they want and some of what they don’t want, life would be much easier. Unfortunately there are people that are so stubborn they truly believe that their way, or their ideas are the only answer and will not budge an inch when offered a compromise from his or her opponents. An example of this is when the Republicans and Democrats could not agree to a compromise on the budget and the United States government shut down last year. If they would have had a willingness to cooperate with each other and give accredited validation to both sides of the issue, the shutdown could have been avoided.
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The author provided three arguments to support the ban of backpacks in classrooms. The authosr's use of language is organized, however, the author did not effectively provide strong evidences to support his arguments, many of his arguments are have little logical connection with the topic. There are also many redundant points which decreases the effectiveness of the argument. Therefore the strength of his argument is not solid.
When he received feedback, he was questioned on if some codes really made a difference, and he made some changes. Next Hoerr tells his readers that when they give a restriction on something, they must have a rational reason why. Hoerr’s reason was that the school staff needed to have a professional experience, which make since because some students might not take their teacher seriously if he or she is dressed for bed. This article uses logos by appealing to logic on "Can Teachers Really Wear That to School? Religious Garb in Public Classrooms."
Smith, Richard. “School Dress Code Would Be Worth It.” Hernando Times 12 March 2008, page 2.
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The argument starts out as a definition, and doesn’t really move past that. If there were to be more of a proposal suggesting how to change the way dress code works, or to suggest ways to make dress codes more gender- equal, this article would have more purpose. Right now it is just tugging at the heartstrings of parents and some educators without putting ideas for real change into their
Ensuing President Bill Clinton's State of the Union address in January of 1996, more and more public schools are implementing dress codes and uniform policies in their schools. As a result, there has been an increase in legal controversies dealing with the issue. The reason that dress codes are not conclusively enforced is due to the application of the First Amendment to juveniles in the public school setting. The First Amendment states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Should children in public schools be able to wear whatever they want because of the freedoms classified in the First Amendment? I feel that the answer is no. Institutionalizing dress codes in public schools would do a great good for students and the entire academic community. I base my opinion on the fact that the pros of imposing dress codes outweigh the cons of the argument. By imposing dress codes or uniforms for students, it would eliminate opportunities for the ridicule of less popular or less fortunate students based on their attire, help prevent gang violence and gang members from wearing gang colors and insignia in schools, and generate an overall better academic concentration and discipline in the educational community.
Dress code, probably one of the most talked about topics by teenagers. Most teenagers believe that dress code is “witless” or “incompetent”. Why do we think this? Well, most adults believe that keeping a strict dress code keeps us educated because apparently our clothes are “distracting”. Now I can see how wearing booty shorts and a tank top would be distracting, but how is wearing sweatpants distracting? If anything wearing sweatpants keeps us comfortable, because I know that being uncomfortable is way more distracting than wearing sweatpants. When I wear sweatpants I can lay back and relax while the teacher talks, but if I am uncomfortable I am more likely to move around and fidget with my clothes rather than listen to the lesson.
In a public setting like a high school, how a student or students dress, can have a negative effect on the entire student body, even with a dress code. On