Engagement #1 2/26

Tolentino uses rhetoric to show that men attempt to undermine the female voice in order to feel empowered, or continue a system of misogynistic oppression that puts men in power. The exigency shows that women must continue to have their voices heard for any real change to be made. She is purposefully encouraging women to keep talking out, despite the consequence of potentially leading to blackballed by others or the media. She makes a strong case using rhetoric for talking out, despite a women risking her reputation.