Emma Barber
10/26/17
RCL 137
Ted Talk Outline
Topic: Women are not settling down like they used to.
Purpose:
There is constant judgment of women and their lifestyle choices; there is a growing number of women in today’s society that are choosing to settle down which is a historical change.
Thesis Statement:
Women’s societal role has changed throughout history leading to women having and making the choice to not settle down and participate in the traditional historical ideal.
Introduction:
Attention Strategy/Orienting Material: Present a retro photo of women and a family (stereotypical) then show women today
Body
- Women are focusing on their education and careers.
- They are investing in their education
- They compose a vital part of the workforce
- A man is no longer a necessity in today’s society.
- Women’s rights have changed
- Marriage is no longer the ultimate goal
- Kids are not for everyone.
- It is a commitment for life and doesn’t suit everyone
Conclusion
Women shouldn’t have to justify why they aren’t settling down. There are pros and cons to any choice we make in life. No one person has the same goal and will be fulfilled by the same thing.
The choices that women make about their lives should not be up for judgement and scrutiny by others. Rules that history sets on society are rules that are eventually broken. And we should respect those who know enough about who they are and what they want – that they are willing to break them.
Slide 1: Retro women w family (women as housewives)
Slide 2: Women with various occupations
Slide 3: Women’s rights photo
Slide 4: Marriage photo (man and wife)
Slide 5: Kids
Slide 6: Famous women of various circumstances