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When pronunciation becomes political

My students mock my accent when I try to pronounce their names correctly and I'm tired of choosing between respect and ridicule.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Linguistic respect for others' identity becomes a source of professional vulnerability and social judgment.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Language and identity — what your first language holds?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.