A UK school is trying to ban ban the use of slang entirely. Why is slang such a sore spot for adults and what purpose does it serve for young people? Well first of all anybody trying to ban slang good luck with that one there's just no way you know young people are the innovators in language. It's funny that we want to eradicate what they add to our language instead of embrace it.
Language changes, and that's not a bad thing! This week, Adam is joined by sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to uncover how language is much more malleable than we're led to believe, and how the resistance against new slang often disguises an attempt to limit the influence of marginalized communities. Pick up Valerie's book at factuallypod.com/books
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