Public Shaming as a Punishment
Purpose: Write an essay in which you argue your position on the issue of using public shaming as a punishment. Is public shaming appropriate for some or all offenses that would otherwise result in a short jail term? Explain. Support your argument with evidence from Kahans essay, Shame Is Worth a Try Tangneys essay, Condemn the Crime, Not the Person and your experiences and observations. Reminders: Essay must avoid: 1st person (I, me, my, we, us) 2nd person (you/ your) Paragraphs should be between 5-12 sentences in length MLA format must be followed (Times New Roman, font size 12, 1 inch margins) Must use one direct quote from our textbook Must have a works cited page Five paragraph format