Everyone Has an Opinion and Wants it to be Heard
The transition from objectivity to subjectivity is a writer’s paradise for me. I love writing about my standpoint on any given topic, my opinions and passion for something. Whereas with objectivity is solely hard facts and not as enjoyable to write about. I would rather let the audience hear my style and what I think about something, it feels more personal when it comes from the soul instead of objective which is unemotional. I would not say that because I am a woman and have an appeal towards an emotion, but then again that will be interesting when reading the other blogs to see if more women in the class choose to lean more towards subjectivity rather than objectivity and vise-versa for the men in the class.
Depending on what news source the reader is on, Huffington Post, National Review, CNN or Fox, heavily weighs into what the audience will read. Especially in an op-ed, where the author will usually have a certain opinion on a topic, and therefore depending on what news site the reader is visiting will have a somewhat biased editorial. In this post from National Review, we see some of this present while discussing a variety of theories on conservatism. With enough evidence that occurs in the world to use as sources for an editorial helps a writer to be able to portray their position with more evidence. As well as with occurring themes in society to back up a writers point makes them more credible.
Current rhetorical situations I might respond to would be anything occurring within the Trump Administration. I believe it is so interesting to hear both sides, and it is so relevant to us today, and something I believe everyone should be well informed on what is going on in the White House and how it effects us all. Whether if it about the Wall, Trump’s State of The Union Address, or people being deported, there are a plethora of articles out there that will tell you exactly what you would or would not want to hear. These current rhetorical situations I believe would be the most interesting to respond to because there is so much material, and opinions out there on these current situations.
I believe that op-eds appeal to certain people who want to hear someone else’s opinion on a situation in order to develop a better or more rounded idea on the issue. Other’s who do not favor reading op-eds I believe is because when a reader has been informed about a topic, that is all they want to know about it or maybe feel as though they already have an idea on the topic and have already formulated their own idea on what they think about it. Moreover, perhaps they believe that reading another persons opinion is not going to change what they already think about it, and already have a strong view on the subject of matter. I can relate to this when it comes to politicians, I enjoy reading op-eds but I know reading some will not change my perception I have on certain politicians.
The Trump Administration is definitely good material for op-eds. All of your examples including the wall, people being deported, or his State of The Union Address are controversial and can be analyzed from many different viewpoints. I agree that I will often read a news article or op-ed and it will not change my stance on a issue, but rather strengthen my views.
ReplyDeleteHello Gabriella, I enjoyed reading about your views on writing subjectively. I found it particularly interesting that you related it to possibly male vs. female approach to situation, and I would also find it interesting for some class statistics to come out on that. I myself find myself writing objectively mainly because I think some situations have too many variables to provide a straight forward solution to. The current political environment is hot and I'm sure you'll have plenty of interesting subjects to cover in your op/ed.
ReplyDelete-Brian Ahlers
Hi Gabriella,
ReplyDeleteI agree that subjective writing can be more interesting and fun. It was always hard for me to write papers in RWS (mostly my second RWS class) cause it was all objective even though it was about current topics. The class quickly became very dull and boring and I could not wait until it was over. I also think any topic about the Trump administration is great because it is true that more people should be informed about it (myself included) and there is no shortage of topics or opinions. Good Luck on your op/ed!
Allyson
I find subjective writing a lot more enjoyable to write too. I feel like it’s maybe enjoyable because it’s easier for someone to share what they feel rather than having to try to conceal their opinion on a topic. That’s where I struggle when it comes to writing objectively. Interesting how you mentioned how women appeal towards emotions because that is something I learned about in psychology of personalities, it is definitely true and I’m curious too whether or not it’s apparent in our classes blogs responses or not.
ReplyDeleteThat is an interesting psychological research project.
DeleteI'm glad you're enjoying the prospect of actually developing your opinion for an audience. It's a good exercise too, I think. If we can't find a way to support them beyond just our opinion, then that may speak to us.
ReplyDeleteErin