Dr. Katherine Kinzler, a pioneering psychologist and author from the University of Chicago, discusses how our speech profoundly shapes our social identity. She delves into how we categorize people based on accents and dialects, revealing deep-rooted biases that influence our perceptions of 'like me' versus 'not like me.' The conversation explores language acquisition, linguistic prejudice, and the consequences faced by marginalized dialects. Kinzler advocates for addressing these biases early, fostering an inclusive dialogue around language, identity, and community.
