When you are voicing your perspective on anything, it is not only important to know what to say, but also how to say it. In order to effectively and coherently express your thoughts to others, it is crucial to do it concisely and specifically. The usage of radical language in manifestos can be described as an effective tactic to help gain attention. It increases attraction causing society to gain interest. When discarding excessive usage of words, you are clearly stating your perspective which then allows others to clearly understand what you are trying to express. The context of the two readings, the Black Panther and SCUM, discuss very different topics. However, they are similar in the way they present their ideas, through the use of radical language.
In the Black Panther Party Platform reading for example, they formatted their writing by simply numbering the points and ideas that they wanted to express. The simplicity in style allows readers to easily follow the writer’s trail of thought. In Solanas “SCUM Manifesto”, the author expresses her belief that men are ruining society, and it is up to women to fix the problem. Solanas uses clear cut language indicating what she believes women should do in order to create a better society. She does not sugar coat the topic of the issue, but uses radical language to state her perspective on how to fix the male dominant society that we live in. As manifestos use radical language, their works appear to gain more recognition for its unambiguous interpretation of the text. Thus, it can be said that the usage of radical language is effective in delivering the message to the public.