Discrimination Vocabulary

Not only *socially disadvantaged* groups speak with accents. It’s common among people of all cultures and social statuses.

A *strong* accent can sometimes be disadvantageous because it can get in the way of making yourself understood.

The entertainment industry often *makes use of* accents for comedic effect, and it often works.

It’s not OK to *make fun of* someone because of their accent and encourage them to change their pronunciation, even if we think it’s fun to do so.

Certain accents are frequently *admired* for their association with intelligence.

An accent alone is a *simplistic* way to assess language proficiency, similar to judging people by their physical appearance.

People often *romanticize* certain accents and find people who have them attractive.

The *negative portrayal* of accents in the media has become less common in recent times.