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.
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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
