Claim: Being a Fafafine in the Samoan culture effects the individual’s social life, relationship his/her family, safety, and likelihood of employment.
Reason: Because Fafafines are looked down upon in the Samoan culture and are treated differently.
Implicit Assumption: The dangers and consequences that Fafafines face are greatly outweighed by the personal satisfaction and choice of being a Fafafine.
Contract: How does the Samoan Culture affect Fafafines?
Audience
Audience statement: My audience is individuals who are unaware of the Samoan Culture and who think that Fafafines are accepted in the Samoan Culture. My audience is also made up of those who accept Fafafines and accept their decisions to be Fafafine.
1. Why does my audience find my claim unacceptable?
First off, my audience is not aware of the Samoan Culture and the traditions within it. My audience is mostly made up of non-traditional people who view Fafafines as normal and acceptable in the Samoan Culture.
2. What does my audience value in terms of my argument?
a. Cultural Traditions
b. The importance of family
3. What are my audiences’ primary concerns?
a. Human Rights/Freedom of Choice
b. Social Acceptance and Equality
4. Counter Arguments
a. Although Western Samoa is under British Rule, American Samoa is a territory of the United States. Because citizens of American Samoa are subject to U.S.laws, Fafafines are protected by those laws and are entitled to freedom of choice.
