Persuasive Acts: Women's Rhetorics in the Twenty-First Century

Bree Newsome is a twenty-first-century woman rhetor who gave new meaning to Aristotles definition of rhetoric as the discovery of the "available means of persuasion." Women's persuasive acts in the twenty-first century include new technologies and repurposed old ones, engaged to persuade, tell their stories, sponsor change, and challenge cultural forces. Persuasive Acts: Womens Rhetorics in the Twenty-First Century gathers an array of voices and texts from well-known figures to build rhetorics of their own.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press

In June 2015, Bree Newsome made history by ascending the flagpole in front of South Carolina's state capitol and successfully removing the Confederate flag. Just a month later, the Confederate flag was permanently taken down from the state capitol premises. Newsome stands as a remarkable example of a twenty-first-century woman rhetor, alongside bloggers, writers, politicians, activists, artists, and ordinary social media users, who have breathed new life into Aristotle's timeless definition of rhetoric as the exploration of "available means of persuasion." The persuasive acts of women in the early twenty-first century have encompassed a diverse range of strategies, employing both innovative technologies and reimagined traditional approaches. These acts are not solely aimed at persuasion but also serve as vehicles for storytelling, fostering change, and challenging cultural forces that perpetuate oppression and repression. Persuasive Acts: Women's Rhetorics in the Twenty-First Century is a comprehensive collection that brings together a diverse array of voices and texts from renowned figures such as Hillary Rodham Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, Michelle Obama, Lindy West, Sonia Sotomayor, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. By engaging with these influential figures, readers are encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations and develop their own rhetorics. The editors, Shari J. Stenberg and Charlotte Hogg, have compiled timely and thought-provoking rhetorics that address critical issues and the rhetorical possibilities of the twenty-first century. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the power of persuasive communication in a rapidly changing world.

Weight: 688g
Dimension: 153 x 227 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780822966135