Susan Bordo Ideology

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Margie Perez English 103, Critical Reasoning & Writing Professor Gary Essay #1 Hunger as Ideology Analysis. Susan Bordo [p. 139] “is particularly interested in the cultures assumptions about gender identity about the differences attributed to man and woman in the stories we tell ourselves in the ways we picture our attitudes toward food, eating, cooking, body size, and shape." Ethos is used [p. 138] by listing her position, background, and accomplishments, creating a trustworthy source of information. When Bordo is talking about [p. 139], "The Woman Who Doesn't Eat Much," pathos is present by including her feelings in words such as [p.139], "this commercial makes many of us particularly angry.” Bordo uses logos [p. 144] by stating “women’s lives are out of control, including our well-documented food disorders…” Also, in the Jell-O ad [p. 146] she points out the lack of logic meaning the visual image of the…show more content…
157], “special moment,” meaning not his usual occupation. Bordo invites the reader to mentally replace the male preparing pancakes for a woman, an points out that it automatically it loses the value of, “special moment.” Similar to Bordo’s [p. 158], “Food and Love,” there is a maternal image presented in a very conservative, and not the sexy bikini model image. Per Bordo [p.159], “…it is suggested that women receive their gratification through nourishing others, either in the old-fashioned way (taste and emotional pleasures) or in the health-conscious mode.” I get the impression the author feels guilty of liking this role by saying [p.161], “Despite the pleasure I take in cooking, in relationships where it has been expected of me I have resented it deeply.” It does not make sense to
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