Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Why does this reading illustrate Logos, Pathos, and/or Ethos?


I personally choose this article because to me it is sad to know that is reported that in the last decade, the crimes of physical and sexual assault have increased, in the United States are reported more than 80,000 cases a year of sexual abuse of children, but the number of cases that are not reported is even greater, since children are afraid to tell someone what happened to them, and the legal process to verify reports is difficult. The problem exists and must be identified to put an end to the abuse and the child should receive professional help. The physical and emotional harm in the long term can be devastating.
 Ethos is demonstrated by the research conducted by Dr. Eduardo R. Hernandez Gonzalez Pediatrician and Child Behavioral psychotherapist by interviewing several children that has suffer a sexual assault
For logos I think Sexual abuse occurs in three contexts: Domestic: is when it occurs in the family at the hands of a father, a stepfather, sibling or other relative. Family: when away from home for a friend, the caregiver, a teacher, or a stranger. Commercial Sexual Exploitation: when the child is subjected to sexual practices for economic benefit of an adult according to Dr. Eduardo.
This article also demonstrated pathos when Dr. Hernandez said that some of these kids had been persuaded or threatened not to talk. Because of shame or guilt, if they believe accomplices or that has caused the facts. They think that no one is going to believe or that are going to be punished for that. Also he said this depend on the age of the abused, the type of link with the abuser and the societal perceptions about children and sexuality. And here are some reasons for the silence: there is no old enough to understand what is happening. Don't know express with words what happened. In conclusion it remains only say that the best crime prevention is to remember that our children are our responsibility, and that we must have on them adequate supervision, an appropriate system of open communication and be attentive to any change of conduct not expected for their age.

1 comment:

  1. I can see why this article would be easy to dissect but it seems rather sad. But that's pathos for you. I liked how you tied everything together.

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