How does Cofer broaden the argument from her personal experience to larger concerns, including other stereotypes (or stereotypes of other communities)?
Cofer broadens the argument to include African American people in general by saying that before the Civil Rights Movements were successful, African American’s were thought of a stupid and they were forced to only take simple labor jobs that weren’t supposed to require any thoughts or intelligence. She broadens it by saying that African Americans are still not regarded as equal to caucasians because the stigmas that follow them due to the stereotypes that had been enacted generations ago.
I agree, and also I think she broadens it in the aspect that all white women are stereotyped to be the women that no one crosses, or insulted with such stereotypes.
I agree with both Sydney and Olivia's points. I especially think that the distinction she made between white women and latina women that Olivia mentioned play a critical role. The difference between the two groups of women was demonstrated in Cofer's snafu with the woman that mistook her for a waitress.
Cofer broadens the argument about her personal experiences by explaining how they aren't exclusives. That other people still fall victim to stereotypes and expectations.
Nate is making a good point. With her bringing the Civil Rights Movements into her arguments, she is showing that others can receive the same treatment she receives. It supports her argument in a way.
I don't really want to hop on a bandwagon of agreeing here because I know that it can get redundant, but her points that include other races are valid. Nate's point about broadening the argument about her own experiences by discussing the struggles of other races is quite valid because this connects more people to her essay.
I agree with everyone, because after Cofer gives her personal examples of stereotyping, and then brings up the similar prejudices against African Americans, it becomes obvious that other races experience similar things as Cofer and Latinas.
I, too, agree with Nate (he said it really well). She brings up other races who are mainly affected by stereotypes, which definitely broadens her arguments. It would be understandable if all she only talked about Latinas because she is Latina and has had more experience with those stereotypes, but the mention of other races falling victim to being stereotyped gives her even more Pathos..
I also agree because bringing other racial stereotypes into her argument demonstrates the severity of the problem of stereotyping and not treating others as human beings. Had she only talked about Latinas, her audience may have gotten bored or thought that her argument was not valid or broad enough, but including other races added more to her argument.
Agreeing with everyone above, I think it is very important to Cofer's argument that she recognizes the reality that other races and cultures experience stereotypes too. It broadens her argument by connecting others to her argument and recognizing that the prejudice she receives is an ongoing problem that many others have to face as well as herself.
Unlike Mick I'm just going to join this Conga line for funsies. Yes, I agree with what all of the above stated. In the end of her essay, Cofel notes that she "was one of the lucky ones." It sparks an epiphany of all the other negative experiences everyone may have due to stereotyping, and that she's definitely not the only one suffering.
I'm with Josh here. Hopping on the conga line and the ending statement opening up all of the other worse cases. I think she was also general enough at times to where her argument was valid for other groups.
Coffer broadens her argument from personal experiences to larger concerns by pointing out how she was somewhat separated from the direct Latino culture and is still treated the same way. Coffer focuses on the fact that no one is going to focus on someone for their abilities until they have drawn conclusions based on the stereotypes associated with the individual.
She broadens her argument to Latino women who have not been granted the opportunity to an education, African Americans who once held the stereotype of being good at domestic help, and women in general who had to work harder than men to achieve success
I agree with many other people. Coffer broadens her argument by mentioning African Americans. This shows that she realizes stereotyping that not just with her ethnicity but with other minorities too.
I agree with many of the others. Also, she broadens her argument by showing how inescapable these situations are. Although these are all her experiences, they are in wide spread areas and different settings. Through this she shows that the problem is wide spread, not just in the community that she is raised and not just for the first generation that moved. It is every where and every Latina.
Cofer broadens the argument to include African American people in general by saying that before the Civil Rights Movements were successful, African American’s were thought of a stupid and they were forced to only take simple labor jobs that weren’t supposed to require any thoughts or intelligence. She broadens it by saying that African Americans are still not regarded as equal to caucasians because the stigmas that follow them due to the stereotypes that had been enacted generations ago.
ReplyDeleteI agree, and also I think she broadens it in the aspect that all white women are stereotyped to be the women that no one crosses, or insulted with such stereotypes.
DeleteI agree with both Sydney and Olivia's points. I especially think that the distinction she made between white women and latina women that Olivia mentioned play a critical role. The difference between the two groups of women was demonstrated in Cofer's snafu with the woman that mistook her for a waitress.
DeleteCofer broadens the argument about her personal experiences by explaining how they aren't exclusives. That other people still fall victim to stereotypes and expectations.
ReplyDeleteI agree, her point is not directed only at African Americans but rather at any who are affected by stereotype
DeleteNate is making a good point. With her bringing the Civil Rights Movements into her arguments, she is showing that others can receive the same treatment she receives. It supports her argument in a way.
DeleteI don't really want to hop on a bandwagon of agreeing here because I know that it can get redundant, but her points that include other races are valid. Nate's point about broadening the argument about her own experiences by discussing the struggles of other races is quite valid because this connects more people to her essay.
DeleteI agree with everyone, because after Cofer gives her personal examples of stereotyping, and then brings up the similar prejudices against African Americans, it becomes obvious that other races experience similar things as Cofer and Latinas.
DeleteI, too, agree with Nate (he said it really well). She brings up other races who are mainly affected by stereotypes, which definitely broadens her arguments. It would be understandable if all she only talked about Latinas because she is Latina and has had more experience with those stereotypes, but the mention of other races falling victim to being stereotyped gives her even more Pathos..
DeleteI also agree because bringing other racial stereotypes into her argument demonstrates the severity of the problem of stereotyping and not treating others as human beings. Had she only talked about Latinas, her audience may have gotten bored or thought that her argument was not valid or broad enough, but including other races added more to her argument.
DeleteAgreeing with everyone above, I think it is very important to Cofer's argument that she recognizes the reality that other races and cultures experience stereotypes too. It broadens her argument by connecting others to her argument and recognizing that the prejudice she receives is an ongoing problem that many others have to face as well as herself.
DeleteUnlike Mick I'm just going to join this Conga line for funsies. Yes, I agree with what all of the above stated. In the end of her essay, Cofel notes that she "was one of the lucky ones." It sparks an epiphany of all the other negative experiences everyone may have due to stereotyping, and that she's definitely not the only one suffering.
DeleteI'm with Josh here. Hopping on the conga line and the ending statement opening up all of the other worse cases. I think she was also general enough at times to where her argument was valid for other groups.
DeleteCoffer broadens her argument from personal experiences to larger concerns by pointing out how she was somewhat separated from the direct Latino culture and is still treated the same way. Coffer focuses on the fact that no one is going to focus on someone for their abilities until they have drawn conclusions based on the stereotypes associated with the individual.
ReplyDeleteShe broadens her argument to Latino women who have not been granted the opportunity to an education, African Americans who once held the stereotype of being good at domestic help, and women in general who had to work harder than men to achieve success
ReplyDeleteCofer makes her argument more omniferous by opening her statements to include anyone who has been subjected to stereotyping.
ReplyDeleteI agree with many other people. Coffer broadens her argument by mentioning African Americans. This shows that she realizes stereotyping that not just with her ethnicity but with other minorities too.
ReplyDeleteI agree with many of the others. Also, she broadens her argument by showing how inescapable these situations are. Although these are all her experiences, they are in wide spread areas and different settings. Through this she shows that the problem is wide spread, not just in the community that she is raised and not just for the first generation that moved. It is every where and every Latina.
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