This Senator Wants The Government To Measure How Sexual Harassment Harms Women’s Financial Security1/29/2018 By Lam Thuy Vo
Vo writes about an issue that has been ignored for many years. The effect of sexual assault on victims has gradually gotten worse and worse each year. She focuses on a specific senator who sent a letter to the Labor Department to do a study on the economic impact of sexual assault. Vo's concrete and abstract diction consists of descriptive and emotional words that helps connect an emotional bond and clear vision for the readers. The words used show how emotionally attached the author is to the topic. The words help tie into her indignant and solemn tone. Her indignant tone is shown when she explains how important it is that the department takes a stand to do something to solve this problem. Her solemn tone was shown when she expresses how this issue is being ignored and how unfortunate it is for the victims. It is very clear that Vo approves of the action that Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took in order to help solve this issue. The author uses other rhetorical devices including pathos and ethos. Her appeal to pathos includes when she states that women "were unable to advance in their careers due to toxic work environments and sexual harassment." This states how it is difficult for women to get back on path after being a victim from sexual assault. It's unfortunate that it has affected the careers of many individuals. Vo supports her argument through statistics and research which includes that "workers who experienced sexual harassment... more likely to experience financial stress than those who didn’t... 6.5 times more likely to change jobs." This study supports her argument that sexual assault is costing the life of many individuals. The author's purpose is to bring attention to this topic that has been an issue in many individual's lives. Vo wants her readers to understand why the senator is willing to put herself out there to pass this law. The author is clear that this law will be the next step to solving this issue.
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