The question remains. Is this intentional? Were many English words and phrases created with subtle references to black as "bad" and white as "good" intentionally, or are they simply a result of a long-term repressed and unconscious thoughts and feelings about the races? Indeed, the author contends this is the case, and that these words and phrases actually continue to contribute to these unconscious thoughts and feelings. Perhaps we will never know, but reading this essay makes the question more compelling and the answer even more nebulous. Briefly, the article is about many instances in the English language that encourage and give credence to racial prejudice, stereotypes, and victimization. The essay uses many "colorful" and even amusing examples of words that carry prejudicial meanings. These are everyday words that most people would not even think twice about using, and yet, as the author digs deeper, it seems they have many unspoken overtones that many of us simply take for granted. While many of the examples seem as if they could be unconscious, it is quite clear that the English language was created by and for the white race, and that other races suffer, from those in third-world emerging countries to Native Americans and Blacks. Our language paints a very "white" picture of the world, with words such as "fair" and "pure" signifying white and therefore "good" implications, while many other words, such as "dusty" and "dark" signify black and therefore "bad" implications. Of course, there are those that would say too much is being read into these words, and that people are being far too sensitive about words and are implying meanings that may never have been intended. However, after...
The article clearly shows how the English language contains many hidden and not so hidden references to racial differences and divides. The article made me stop and think more about words - not just the blatant words of racism that we recognize, but the underlying meanings of many other words that seem so innocent and innocuous on the outside. It seems hard to believe that someone or other sat down and created words that were obviously prejudicial, but as the essay continues, it seems more plausible that these words came out of long-held beliefs, rather than specific ideas of prejudice and hatred.
Iraqi Students The literature review provides an abundance of material related to the educational and cultural aspects of Australian society and how those aspects play into the educating process regarding immigrants and especially high school students from Iraq who immigrate to Australia in search of education and a better way of life. The review focuses not only on the generality of those concepts but on specific aspects as well. Some of
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Dovring makes a good point when she says that it is difficult for a person to free their self of their own communication realm (Dovring, 115). However, Dovring goes on to say that individuals who are required to learn a language other than their own for purposes of communicating with others, can cause them to become victims the language they acquire (Dovring, 115-116). It can, Dovring says, alter not just
Antiaffirmative action Proposition 209 in 1996 had a similarly divisive effect on the state's population. (Heikkila & Pizarro, 2002, p. 8) The propositions do not welcome immigration, a commonplace occurrence on the official and unofficial level in California but attempt to force such immigrants to assimilate and follow the letter of the law in order to get ahead, and as for 209 sometimes that might not even be enough. (Clark,
Racism Personal anecdotes related to the experience of prejudice are usually the most effective means of convincing an audience that prejudice exists, and that it is painful. Moreover, an effective author connects the issue of prejudice to broader issues that all readers can relate to regardless of their personal experiences. Thus, it is important to show how the society suffers from prejudice too. African-American authors are in the position of sharing
Progression and Foundation of Language Concept/topic Learning of primary language complements skills development; this includes learning about language, as well as learning other subjects in the school curriculum via language. Language learning facilitates general literary skills and allows children to revert to, and strengthen skills and concepts studied through their first language (The National Strategies Primary, 2009). Curriculum is enriched by language learning. Teachers as well as children find it fun and challenging,
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