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Women in Combat: An Argumentative Discourse Analysis

Abstract

This paper will explore the various perspectives and opinions concerning the issue of women on the frontlines of combat, and how they interact with one another. The controversy surrounding women in battle concerns more than two oppositional forces, and this fact makes it a complex subject for discussion. Through critical argumentative discourse analysis, this paper will discuss the varying points of view on the issue. These perspectives will be gathered by researching related discourse pertaining to the topic, which may include statements by politicians, op-ed and journalistic pieces, and peer-reviewed scholarly work. The collected samples will then be analyzed in the context of debate, deliberation and civil discourse. The author hypothesizes that two mainstream oppositional sides will emerge and address only one another in argumentative discourse, leaving alternative perspectives by the wayside.

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Taylor Cannon, Hollins University

Location

Janney Lounge

Start Date

20-4-2013 2:30 PM

End Date

20-4-2013 3:20 PM

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Women in Combat: An Argumentative Discourse Analysis

Janney Lounge

This paper will explore the various perspectives and opinions concerning the issue of women on the frontlines of combat, and how they interact with one another. The controversy surrounding women in battle concerns more than two oppositional forces, and this fact makes it a complex subject for discussion. Through critical argumentative discourse analysis, this paper will discuss the varying points of view on the issue. These perspectives will be gathered by researching related discourse pertaining to the topic, which may include statements by politicians, op-ed and journalistic pieces, and peer-reviewed scholarly work. The collected samples will then be analyzed in the context of debate, deliberation and civil discourse. The author hypothesizes that two mainstream oppositional sides will emerge and address only one another in argumentative discourse, leaving alternative perspectives by the wayside.