The Racist Use of the English Language.

Burgest, David R.

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ERIC Number: EJ085420

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Publication Date: 1973

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The Racist Use of the English Language

Burgest, David R.

Black Scholar, 5, 1, 37-45, Sep 73

Argues that the African's struggle to survive the racist language may be seen as psychological rejection and resistance to mastering the language, and advocates the development of a language of African Humanism. (Author/JM)

Descriptors: African History, Black Dialects, Black Stereotypes, Cultural Images, English, Language Acquisition, Language Patterns, North American English, Racial Discrimination, Racism

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