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Episode 4: The problem with "sounding white"

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Aug 30, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Sounding White Experiences

  • Lila and Hana discuss being told they "sound white."
  • Hana was told this throughout childhood; Lila, growing up, code-switched between groups, affecting her voice.
INSIGHT

Linguistic Profiling

  • There's a phenomenon called Linguistic Profiling, coined by Professor John Baugh.
  • In a study, people were less likely to be told about available housing when using accents perceived as African American or Latino.
ANECDOTE

Lila's Profiling Experience

  • Lila shares a personal anecdote about being linguistically profiled.
  • A support group coordinator admitted to delaying contact because she hadn't realized Lila was Black.
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