Question

read the paragraph from \for the equal rights amendment\ indirect effects could be much greater. the focusing of public attention on the gross legal, economic, and social discrimination against women by hearings and debates in the federal and state legislatures would result in changes in attitude of parents, educators, and employers that would bring about substantial economic changes in the long run. in this excerpt, shirley chisholm commits a logical fallacy by stating that eliminating discrimination against women would result in many changes, including improving the economy, but she does not elaborate how that would happen. which option most accurately explains the intended effect of this logical fallacy on the audience? for the equal rights amendment chisholm wants to make the audience take the law into their own hands to change opinions on the issue of discrimination chisholm aims to dissuade the audience from investing too much time on prohibiting discrimination against women chisholm desires to persuade the audience to question the existing policies about proper discriminatory practices against women in the workforce. chisholm attempts to convince the audience to be patient and continue to support non - discriminatory practices against women.

Explanation:

Chisholm is advocating for the Equal - Rights Amendment and highlighting the potential positive impacts of addressing discrimination against women. By pointing out the potential economic and social changes, she is likely trying to persuade the audience to question existing discriminatory policies. The other options do not align with the overall tone and purpose of her statement.

Answer:

Chisholm desires to persuade the audience to question the existing policies about proper discriminatory practices against women in the workforce.