
Linguist John McWhorter
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
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Exploring Pronouns: A Historical and Cultural Journey
This chapter explores the historical development of pronouns in the English language, examining cultural influences and the need for non-binary options. It highlights the more diverse pronoun forms of medieval English compared to the contemporary system, reflecting on the impact of cultural and linguistic evolution.
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