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Stoop Special: Black Enough

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Code Switching and the Impact of Sounding 'White'

The speakers reflect on their experiences of being told they sound white and how it affected them, discussing their education background and exposure to different cultures. They delve into the significance of accents and dialects, exploring the pronunciation of the letter 'R' and identifying artists with distinct regional accents. The chapter also explores the pressure to conform and fake support for black culture and the concept of social desirability bias.

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