language, ideology and discrimination in the united states
Phillip Milano writes a column called “Dare to Ask,” which runs in The Florida Times-Union‘s Life section. A recent entry: Why are white people so dogmatic about grammar? Good grammar isn’t linked to intelligence. — Nia C., 30, black, Chicago Dogmatic is an apt and diplomatic word, one that shouldn’t engender knee-jerk reactions. Unfortunately, the six [...]
Sun, October 23 2011 » Language ideology » No Comments
At Popular Linguistics there’s an invited column with the title The Mysteries of the N-word which was written by Janet M. Fuller, Director of Women’s Studies at Southern Illinois University/Carbondale. Fuller looks at the relative social value and impact of words which can be both utterly offensive and a signal of affection or approval, depending [...]
Wed, October 19 2011 » African American Language (AAE), taboo » No Comments
