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Beliefs about language are never just about language. They reflect institutional power dynamics.
Non-standard ways of speaking are often deemed inferior, affecting schooling, social lives and job prospects.
Linguicism sees people penalised for speaking in non-standard forms of English.
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Senior Lecturer in Critical Applied Linguistics, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Professor Emeritus of Linguistics, University of Essex
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Lecturer in linguistics, University of Essex
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