Peer Responses
“The Evolving Language of Diversity” by Kathy Castania
Peer Response 1
This article by Kathy Castania aims at identifying prejudice through language diversity. According to Kathy, it is noted that the development of languages resulted to the definition and description of individuals as members of a certain race. The focus of the article is the aspect in which individuals tend to express their biased opinions when speaking about members of diverse groups. However, not all individuals have those perceptions as some opt to implicate words that do not harass other based on their race. Individuals have the ability to take the initiative of changing the misinterpretation of other based on their race. This results to a change of attitude among individuals with concern to their ability in the use of language.
Peer Response 2
This article explains about how the term ‘boy’ is used to refer to the African Americans during the 80’s and 90’s. This implicates on the young soldiers undertaking their training. The term brother has also been illustrated, indicating on how the African American soldiers used to refer to each other in the army. The derogatory aspects concerning ‘gay’ are discussed, this name was used as a slang name for goofball, and it had no close meaning associated to homosexuality. The society and culture has changed indicating that the rights have been changed to accommodate various opinions. The American English language is not an appropriate language, it is referred as ‘slang’ derived from the ancient British colonies. When an individual changes how they speak, it aids in mass education and renovation of the society.
Peer Response 3
The article of ‘The Evolving Language of Diversity’ illustrates the reinforcement of an individual’s premises whereby certain words should be used with limitations. There are words used to exaggerate issues, for example, when it is stated “Everybody has an iPad; the fact is that a countable number of individuals have the iPad. This is a way of gaining individuals attention and attracting more buyers for the products. According to Kathy Castania, it is evident that the simplification of discussions is expected to be associated to the U.S context. The break of divisions and the development of a harmonious future is a clear indicator that the society is due to change.
Peer Response 4
The review of the article, “The Evolving Language of Diversity”, there are various slang words outlined in the text. The most surprising aspect is the fact that they are currently in use. People who utilize the words are described as arrogant and illiterate. This is based on an honest perspective. It is not easy to comprehend why individuals tend to discriminate each other based on their skin color, accent and race. This leads to emotional breakdown, and grudges that can eventually result to wars. People who harass the minority are supposed to be reported and subjected to punishment. It is advisable that individuals learn and take the initiative of how to relate with issues concerning sexual harassment, racism and other ethnic perceptions.
Peer Response 5
This article written by Kathy Castania is quite overwhelming. Currently it is evident that individuals live a hyper-litigious form of life, whereby they carry on their duties to please others. In the article, our basic languages are elevated and it comprises of a stuck language. Always a major panic occurs in all the words individuals use. Analyzing the article gives one the perception that African American is the best choice of languages. Kathy points out various shortcomings including the referencing of people based on their assumed country of origin and ethnicity. Kathy advises on the proper manner of indulging all individuals in a conversation through the assumption of all racial disparities and negative terminologies.
References
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