http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/25/opinion/sethi-pregnant-workers/index.html?hpt=op_t1
The author, Arjun Sethi, establishes his ethos as a lawyer and commentator on social justice related issues. He starts his article using pathos by referencing an actual pregnant woman who has been discriminated against int he workplace. Also, instead of just saying "Pregnant women are not treated justly in the workplace", he uses logos by showing us a range of specific examples of women fired for being pregnant. He also cites specific acts and laws that ban discrimination based on pregnancy- "The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires employers to treat pregnant women the same way they treat other employees with similar limitations... Congress' message was clear: pregnancy and work are compatible.". The author then goes on to explain the loopholes employers use to circumvent the law and the actions organizations are taking to protect the rights of pregnant women. He ends with a rhetorical question in order to imply that pregnant women deserve equal and fair treatment: "Pregnant workers need protection, too. All they seek is fair treatment. Is that too much to ask?"
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