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re: Univ. of Washington - Tacoma believes established grammar is racist
Posted on 2/21/17 at 8:07 pm to conservativewifeymom
Posted on 2/21/17 at 8:07 pm to conservativewifeymom
Not just grammar. Everything, apparently...
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The writing center works from several important beliefs that are crucial to helping writers write and succeed in a racist society. The racist conditions of our society are not simply a matter of bias or prejudice that some people hold. In fact, most racism, for instance, is not accomplished through intent.
Racism is the normal condition of things. Racism is pervasive. It is in the systems, structures, rules, languages, expectations, and guidelines that make up our classes, school, and society. For example, linguistic and writing research has shown clearly for many decades that there is no inherent “standard” of English.
Language is constantly changing. These two facts make it very difficult to justify placing people in hierarchies or restricting opportunities and privileges because of the way people communicate in particular versions of English.
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Furthermore, by acknowledging and critiquing the systemic racism that forms parts of UWT and the languages and literacies expected in it, students and writing center consultants can cultivate a more socially just future for everyone.
Just avoiding racism is not enough because it means we are doing nothing to stop racism at large, and it amounts to allowing racism to continue.
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Posted on 2/21/17 at 8:33 pm to Cs
Posted on 2/21/17 at 11:46 pm to Cs
quote:These muthafrickers act like we're living under apartheid.
crucial to helping writers write and succeed in a racist society.
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This post was edited on 2/21/17 at 11:47 pm
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