WIFE-BEATER
By: GAYLE ROSENWALD SMITH
(An Argumentative Essay)
AN ANALYSIS
1.
The
thesis/ theme of the article/ essay "Wife-Beater" is: the name that
is given to white tank top, "wife beaters," is an issue.
2.
According
to Smith, there are a number
of problems associated with defining the term wife
beater. One of those problems is the direct correlation with the
actual dictionary meaning of wife beater, which is "a man who physically
abuses his wife." Another problem with the name wife beater is that Smith
says that it is a fashion trend that has come back but she also believes that
the return is also to make dominance where physical abuse is acceptable as a
means of control.
3.
I
believe that the reason Smith includes the dictionary meanings of wife beater
is to show the direct correlation between the abusive meaning and the shirt
meaning.
4.
I
do believe that this essay would be strengthened by the use of an image as it
would better get the point across about why the name wife beater is
an unnecessary and offensive name for a tank top.
