Social Inequality: Oprah Winfrey's Golden Globes

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#2: Social Inequality: Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes 2018 Speech In Oprah Winfrey’s speech at the 2018 Golden Globes, she explains her gratitude of the press as they reveal the truth, and extends this gratitude to women who have spoken their truth about unwanted sexual advances. She develops her claim by highlighting the importance of personal stories shared not only in the entertainment industry, but also outside of the industry as she lists some of the various fields where women are victims. Specifically, Oprah Winfrey uses Recy Taylor as an example as she was raped by six armed men, who walked away free from the crime. The speaker’s purpose is to inform listeners that the ‘time is up’ for powerful men who have silenced women. She utilizes