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Women in Rhetoric

The evolution of rhetoric through different historical periods showcases the increasing involvement and influence of women. From the ancient contributions of Sappho, known for her lyrical poetry, to the Pythagorean women advocating for social harmony and equal opportunity, women have steadily carved out their place in rhetorical history.

Women in Rhetoric

focuses on: intersectionality, formalism, fragmented identities, and rhetoric as interdisciplinary study

focuses on activism, emphasis on universal rights, and emphasis on orator

focuses on plain language, pronunciation, mental capacities of humans, and abundant style

abundant style, less emphasis on religion, humanism

heavily religious, very moral, heavy in vernacular, and canons were reversed

moral code, worked within power structure, personal experiences, and transcendent truth

Women in Rhetoric

Renaissance Rhetoric

Margaret More Roper
one of the finest Renaissance scholars
limited her writings to translations, letters, private devotions, and diaries
translated Erasmus' "Devout Treatise upon the Pater Noster"
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
wrote theological criticisms, poetry, plays
Mexican poet

Medieval Rhetoric

Margery Kempe
gave voice to the middle-class, uneducated woman
first woman to compose her life story in English
wrote about marriage, womanhood, and religion
Julian of Norwich
analyzed her audience and presented information accordingly
translated into vernacular
theological writer of the church

20th Cent. Rhetoric

Gloria Anzaldua
feminist theory
poet, professor, and essayist

19th Cent. Rhetoric

Elizabeth Cady Stanton
advocated for the legal rights of women
suffragist
abolitionist and women's right activist

Enlightenment Rhetoric

Mary Astell
Subtopic
proposed women could receive secular education
argued for women's education
writer and educator

Classic Rhetoric

Aspasia
was an inspiration to Pericles and Socrates
rhetorician and philosopher
distinguished herself in the public domain
Pythagorean Women
harmonia
equal opportunity for the sexes
moderation, social order, and harmony
Sappho
achievements were not connected to a male
Greek poet- lyrical talent