on 2/8/02 5:01 AM, Paul Reynolds at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> After all, language has no bearing on the construction of cultures of
> oppression, prejudice, discrimination etc. It plays no role in reinforcing
> pathological notions of difference, or indeed reinforcing both subjective and
> external notions of belonging, equality and justice.
Paul,
I would argue that our culture is defined by its use and application of
language. The documentation of oppression and prejudice is revealed in the
language as are the very definitions of social groups. If language does not
the main conveyer of social attitudes then please share how you think these
cultural understandings are conveyed?
Mare
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