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Abstract

This article explores the rhetoric surrounding the controversial “I Had an Abortion” t-shirt, sold by Planned Parenthood in 2005-2006. In order to understand the rhetorical impact of the t-shirt, Burkean dramatism is used to identify what terms are added and what terms are overlooked. A dramatistic analysis of both pro-choice and pro-life rhetoric is included to position the t-shirt in the abortion debate.

DOI

10.15760/harlot.2012.8.8

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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/39438

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