I have a speech that I need to present on Tuesday March 26th. It is a persuasive speech on the gender wage gap in America. There needs to be credible sources used and at least 5 verbal citations. I will attach the outline for this speech which includes the topic, purpose statement, and thesis statement as well as sources I would like to be used. The speech needs to be 7.5-9 minutes long.
Basically, using the model I have provided, I am asking you to write a 7.5-9 minute long speech on this subject, using the sources I have provided, persuading my audience to agree that women and men wages should be equal. I would like a phrase outline to also be formed, using the model outline with descriptions I have attached. I would like to have this completed and turned into me by tomorrow at 5:00 pm at the latest.
With Liberty and Justice for All
Topic: Wages are unequal amongst the sexes
Specific Purpose Statement: To persuade my fellow classmates to believe that wages
should be equal for men and women in the United States.
Thesis Statement: Rather than paying women and men of our country different wages
for the same work, the government should pay all people, regardless of their gender, the same amount as a way of furthering equality within our nation. (Claim of Policy)
Introduction
I. Attention getter / relevancy statement
II.
credibility statement / tie to audience
III. Rather than paying women and men of our country different wages for the same work, the government should pay all people the same wages as a way of furthering equality within our nation.
IV. Today, I will talk about the seriousness and unfairness of unequal wages amongst the genders in America, who is affected by them, and why you should be aware of this problem and its possible solutions.
Transition:
While many of us had stay at home moms, a good amount of mothers work part or full time.
Body
I. Need or problem step (stat)
A.
describe the need for action (statement)
1.
break down the problem
2.
signs, symptoms effects of problem
3.
example, narrative, testimony
B.
explain importance of problem
1.
extent
2.
facts/stats
3.
expert testimony
C.
who is affected
1.
facts and stats
2.
narrative/example
Transition:
II. Satisfaction/solution step (present a solution that satisfies needs of aud.)
A. Description of the solution
1. How it satisfies need
2. How it can be implemented
B.
plan of action
1.
steps of plan
2.
breakdown of how to of steps
3.
why the plan will work
Transition:
now you know…..envision yourself
III.
visualization step (visualize results of successful plan)
A. Describe expected results of action
1.
no disadvantages
2.
why it is a win-win sit (describe benefits that relate to the audience)
B.
Describe consequences of inaction
1.
will affect audience
2.
no hope for future
3.
bad for all, not just women
C.
state your call to action and plan
1.
mention organizations supporting equal pay
Transition:
Conclusion
I. Signal ending In conclusion….
II. Reinstate importance of the problem
III. Summary (tie back to audience needs)
IV. Re-emphasize the call to action step
V. With time, effort, and persistence, women have the potential to be paid equally and treated under the same work conditions as men which will lead them to a happier more fulfilling life.
Bibliography
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/03/07/the-wage-gap-between-men-and-women-has-grown-during-the-recovery/
http://www.debate.org/opinions/should-men-and-women-be-paid-the-same-wages
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1983185,00.html
http://www.now.org/issues/economic/factsheet.html#takeaction
http://www.pay-equity.org
http://www.iwpr.org/publications/pubs/the-gender-wage-gap-2011
Nadler, J. T., & Stockdale, M. S. (2012). Workplace Gender Bias: Not Just Between
Strangers. North American Journal Of Psychology, 14(2), 281-291.
Miki, M., & Yuval, F. (2011). Using education to reduce the wage gap between men and
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