Edit and add writers to the left and the right
Right party
Booker T Washington
WEB DUBOIS THE SOULS OF THE BLACK MAN
THE LEFT FDR
BETTY FRIEDAN
how were they persuasive in there writings compare it to the left and vice versa
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comparing the thinking of the writers. Just do all the readings for either the left or right. Group them, then compare the writers thoughts and whether they were persuasive. I have attached the prompt
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Part 1: Broadly on the Left
This essay aims to illustrate America’s political thought and how the political landscape works under ideological standings. From Right-Wing to Left-Wing politics, there are multiple dimensions of how politics work. Considerable difference in political left and right shows how political parties stand on their ideologies. Political programs are easy to understand if defined on the political lines. Economic agenda and social programs are all defined under special programs given by political parties.
Moreover, left-wing agenda politics shows a need for social perspective, and the government needs to spend more on public spending. Certain essentials of political agenda show that politics may work on socialist lines. Here one can discuss the differences in political lines developed after the Cold War era. Now left, wing politics is based not only on socialist agendas but also on government spending rather than on socialism.
Furthermore, it is seen that Marxist politics don’t define the lone of American political thought. There are a lot of differences among those who define American politics under the lines based on these agendas. Marxist politics defines gender and race from different perspectives on women’s issues, and race issues are different as radical feminists believe that certain issues don’t clearly define gender and race. American political thought defines the ideas of how it works under certain conditions.
To conclude, political thought defines it in a different way that persuades the audience that approximately provides transparent conditions. Under these cultural differences, attitudes define it differently in Leftist and Rights way of politics. Conservative and liberal politics are defined under something that makes democracy more on ideological lines. Ideological position defines the American political system differently in American politics.
Arguments of writers who refer to themselves as broadly on the left are persuasive because they are specific, repetitive, and use comparisons to convince their audiences. Repetition is an essential tool for persuasive writing, and Marxists and radical feminists utilize the technique to convince readers. They repeat gender, racial, and class inequalities several times in various passages to make people get what they are saying and understand that these inequities are fundamental challenges. Besides, their arguments are persuasive as they use comparisons to enable readers to understand the way various phenomena differ. For instance, Marxists assert that gender and racial inequalities reduced significantly in the 1800s, whereas class inequities increased during the gilded age (American Political Thought: The Center-Left, n.d.). Radical feminists also stress that female individuals received 67% earnings of what their male counterparts obtained in the 1980s, and the figure increased to 93% in 2020 (American Political Thought: Voices on the Left, n.d.). The assertions indicate that class, gender, and racial inequalities have increased. Furthermore, Betty Friedan is specific and includes an example of her effort for persuasion. In her book, The Feminine Mystique, Friedan writes about the dissatisfaction with women in American society after World War II. During this time, women were seen as only housewives, these women were based on the assumption that they were content providing and caring for there household. However, through testimonies of women affected by the “feminine mystique,” Friedan’s argument was most persuasive because it reflected the truth of how women really felt during this time frame. Friedan would eventually help establish the National Organization for Women based on gender inequalities, making readers understand what she is saying. Therefore, these writers provide persuasive arguments through different techniques. Arguments of these writers have proved lastingly beneficial by showing specific individuals and laws that tried to eliminate class, gender, and racial inequalities. The authors emphasize that prominent figures supported the continuity of the Progressive Movement to enhance racial, class, and gender equalities (American Political Thought: The Central-Left, n.d.). They also ascertain that the Equal Pay Act, the Voting Rights Act, and the Civil Rights Act of 1963, 1965, and 1964 introduced provisions that minimized gender, racial, and class discriminations (American Political Thought: Voices on the Left, n.d.). Hence, these authors’ arguments make people acknowledge legendary figures and acts that attempted to bring gender, racial, and class equality.
Part 2: Broadly on the Right
In Walter Lipperman’s 1925 book, The Phantom Public, Lipperman writes of his lack of faith in the democratic system. Throughout his book, Lipperman compares public opinion as a “phantom” and non-existent. He argues that democracy is unattainable because of the way that people behave. Walter Lippmann’s arguments are more persuasive than John Dewey’s opinions on what undermines the justification for democracy because the former uses straightforward language and remain more authoritative than the latter. Lippmann utilizes simple language that a reader without technical knowledge can understand what he is saying about democracy. For instance, Lippmann uses simple language to explain that ordinary people know that democracy is fiction because they live in a globe where individuals do not provide direction (American Political Thought: Philosophers and Progressives, n.d.). Additionally, being authoritative is one quality that helps writers persuade their audiences, and Lippmann employs the technique appropriately by providing examples and being transparent and honest. Specifically, the writer reveals that democracy cannot be justified due to ignorance that prevents people from coming to the limelight to be bold and say that individuals cannot govern even through representatives because they know that it cannot happen. Lippmann is authoritative as he incorporates ignorance as an example of a factor that undermines democracy justification. Although Dewey also uses simple language to present his arguments, he does not persuade the way Lippmann does. He does not remain authoritative to offer examples and proof to validate his view of democracy. Dewey does not provide adequate evidence to substantiate why he refuses that people cannot involve in political affairs through representation or democracy. Thus, Lippmann’s arguments convince readers more than Dewey’s claims based on democracy. Aside from persuasion, Lippmann’s arguments are more beneficial than Dewey’s. Lippmann raises fundamental questions about democracy to help people engage in heated debates and discussions to brainstorm answers and increase knowledge. For instance, the writer asks whether democracy can allow people to make informed decisions regarding railway and subway construction. Such questions are beneficial as they subject readers to intensive learning and research to determine the importance of democracy among individuals. However, Dewey does not offer such scenarios to enable readers to participate in discussions to expand knowledge. Overall, Lippmann’s arguments outperform Dewey’s claims to a great extent.
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