In “The Speech of Polly Baker” by Benjamin Franklin, a woman…

In “The Speech оf Pоlly Bаker” by Benjаmin Frаnklin, a wоman named Polly Baker defends herself in court for having children outside of marriage. She argues that she shouldn’t be punished for something men aren’t punished for, especially when she’s raising the children on her own. Franklin wrote this as a fictional speech to point out the unfair treatment of women in society. Your Task:After reading the speech, think about how Polly is treated and what message Franklin might be trying to send. Then, connect that message to something you see in today’s world.  In your response (250+ words, 1-2 paragraphs), make sure to: Explain what point Franklin is making through Polly’s speech. Give a specific example from today’s society that connects to the issues Polly talks about.