English 1301 The Introduction Start by discussing the general idea themeissue of the essay ie gender roles and expectations Then introduce the pieces you will analyze and provide some context this will be the same for everyone ID: 463699
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Argument Essay
English 1301Slide2
The Introduction
Start by discussing the general idea (theme/issue) of the essay (i.e. gender roles and expectations
).
Then introduce the pieces you will analyze and provide some context. (***this will be the same for everyone)
Finally
, the introduction should conclude with a single-sentence, unifying thesis.
The intro should be
a minimum of 6
sentences in
length (7-8 is more standard for an essay of this length). Slide3
The struggle for gender equality has remained a pressing social issue, even into the modern age. Many writers, philosophers, activists and the like have attempted to shed light on the horrifying effects of inequality among the sexes, but in many cases, society still proves unable or incapable of promoting a healthy sense of gender equality.
In “A Story as Wet as Tears” by Marge Piercy and “Little Woman” by Peggy Loomis, each authoress attempts to shed light on what it means to be a woman, and more specifically, what it means to be a woman through a social lens. In addition, both pieces notably reflect on how the inequality of women also has a negative impact on men.
As one considers the ways in which
gender roles have been constructed,
the resonating notion is that gender is ultimately the product of social construct rather than the projection of self. Slide4
Topic Sentences:
Controlling the Paragraph
The dangers of social construct are quite simple: individuals feel forced to bend to social expectation in order to achieve acceptance.
This is clear when the girl child referenced in “Barbie Doll” completely changes her appearance in order to achieve a “happy ending” (Piercy).
The impact of inequality can be devastating for both men and women. While women often receive the greater focus in issues concerning gender roles, men, too, struggle under the burden of expectation. For example, in “Little Woman,” Ralph Loomis procures the perfect, pink taffeta clad wife, but over time comes to recognize that this union
does not bring him happiness. Thus his wife becomes a burden rather than a joy. Slide5
Evidence
Remember to incorporate at least two quotes PER body paragraph.
Cite your source (Piercy).
Always back up your assertions.
Never end a paragraph with a quote.
Don’t use quotes in the introduction.
If you choose to use them in the conclusion, be quite deliberate in that choice. Slide6
Writing the Conclusion
The conclusion should not:
Reiterate points already made in the text
Introduce new ideas or assertions
The conclusion should:
Expand the idea; offer a judgement
Demonstrate some sense of relevancySlide7
Sample Conclusion
The questions regarding gender and identity continue to perplex and dismay.
As seen in each of the pieces, the attempt to uncover and express the self is inevitably defined by external factors. Thus, the saga continues. How far can we go in creating an identity that does not in some way link to social construct, one may ask. The answer lurks somewhere beneath the surface of reality. The possibility of a world in which the self is defined by the self remains elusive and, perhaps, impossible. However, the quest continues, for in the absence of individual journeys to achieve independence from social norms, surely we will all fall prey to a world in which fantastical notions of perfection govern our realities.