For those who may not be familiar with the terminology, allow me to explain code switching. This term is used to refer to moving back and forth between two different dialects or languages based on the social situation. For example. The way you speak to your friends may not be the way you speak to your professor. You may also find that you speak to your White friends in one dialect and your Black friends in another. Here are possible situations where code switching would be likely to occur.
Below is a fascinating view into the life of a black girl who learned AAVE as a second dialect. Many individuals don't see the point in learning AAVE. Why would you want to learn a stigmatized dialect? Kinsey Clarke had to learn when and how to code-switch. Read her experience below. http://stateofopportunity.michiganradio.org/post/how-i-learned-talk-black-confessions-well-spoken-black-girl According to a recent study at Southern Illinois University, although African Americans admit that they code switch in the workplace, they themselves still view someone who uses AAVE heavily to be of a lower class. This is a perfect example of internalized racism. AAVE is an integral part of African American culture. Internalized racism as it relates to AAVE does not occur overnight, but is the result of years of linguistic oppression. To see the entirety of the study, click the link button below.
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AuthorMy name is Shedira and I am a senior Communication Sciences and Disorders Major. My professional goal is to become an SLP. My personal goal is to inform people that AAVE is a dialect and a valid means of communication. ArchivesCategories |