Julia gillard

• CONTEXT

  -Julia Gillard was PM of Australia at the time.

  -She had been criticised in the past for her gender and lack of traditional norms by Australian media.
• KEY 5


  Audience - Australian parliament but also an international audience later on to spread awareness of the issue, having effect on the public.

  Purpose - to persuade people to take action against misogyny, to defend herself, to remove Tony Abbott

  Mode - Prepared as written, delivered as spoken

  Form - Speech, high register to be taken seriously, consistent with political discourse. Assertive, confrontational tone

  Subject - the problem of misogyny
• "The Leader of the Opposition"


  -doesn't name him directly, creating distance and lowers his value, yet still singles him out presenting him in a villainous way. This phrase is repeated throughout the speech.

  -Demonises him and the party and detaches to create a protagonist viewpoint.

  -We know who she is speaking about, maintains the explicit nature of the speech

  -Highlights that it is a parliamentary issue - which will impact the public at they are the one making the decisions. This highlights the importance of both a government and public audience.

  -Definite article singles him out
• "I was also very offended on behalf of the women of Australia"


  Standing up for not only herself but all woman, showing how common the issue is. Attacking all men who have these views.

  Strong, emotive lexis conveys her anger

  -Brings awareness to the fact that it misogyny happens in everyday life and not just in parliament

  -Personal pronouns reflect how relatable it is for her individually but also other women.

  -Also highlights that there are many sexist men, not just Abbott and happens in everyday life, further emphasising the need for both a public and government audience.

  -Past tense and repetition throughout the speech emphasises how this isn't the first instance, it is an ongoing issue.
• Apparently he's woken up and he's gone "Oh dear, there's this thing called sexism"


  -Register is deliberately lowered to belittle him - infers immaturity and low intelligence not befitting someone in politics. Feature of spontenaiety implying it is constantly on her mind and makes her angry.

  -He is presented as childish as he did not realise the extent of the issue and so does not belong in parliament ruling the country.

  -Implies lack of conscious thought - as if he does it on purpose

  -Becomes sarcastic conveying him to be unintelligent and naive.

  -Words become monosyllabic add to lower register
• "He has said, and I quote"

  "You said that in March 2004, I suggest you check the records"


  -Factually true - cannot be misconstructed by the government. Appeals to logos as she is convincing the audience using logic and reasoning.

  -She is going to great efforts to prove her point, demonstrating how much she cares about the issue. Also demonstrates that she is educated on the matter.

  -Adds to the fact that it was a planned speech, she has gathered evidence to support her argument, legitimising her views to be taken more seriously.

  -Direct address establishes an accusatory, threatening tone, pressuring him.
• "Not when he was a student, not when he was in high school - when he was a minister under the last government"


  Repetition emphasises his immaturity
• "Now who's one of them?"

  Interrogative, rhetorical question draws and engages the reader. Creates a sarcastic tone and reflects negatively on Abbott.

  -Adds to idea of a spontaneous speech.
• "I will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man. And the government will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man"


  Repetition highlights importance of the subject and foregrounds it, bringing misogyny to our attention.

  Anaphora establishes a negative, declarative tone highlights the anger she feels towards Abbott for his accusations.

  -Repetition of "sexism" and "misogyny" throughout the speech reflects how often it happens and how casually ignored it is.

  -Goes straight into the issue highlighting how it is more important than any other issue, takes no time to ease the audience into her argument presenting her as forceful and assertive.

  -Shows how it is a parliamentary issue but will have an impact on the public, implies importance for both public and government audiences.

  -Powerful modal verb presents her as forceful and assertive.