Reconstruct the following as a standard-form syllogism, and determine whether it is valid.In this country, nothing counts except success on the job. And since traditional women's work has not counted as a "job," such work has not been properly appreciated.
What will be an ideal response?
X = work that counts (i.e., is appreciated); Y = successful work "on the job"; Z = traditional women's work.
All X are Y.
No Z are Y.
Therefore, no Z are X.
Valid.
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