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Linguistic Bias

Adults

How are language use and bias connected? Find out how bias in language might influence your perceptions.

Join linguist, Cindy Mercer, of Marymount Manhattan College as we explore the ways that linguistic bias can play a role in spreading and maintaining stereotypes.  Bias toward different dialects or accents can can create damaging attitudes that effect education, employment, housing, and the criminal justice system.