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We gravitate toward people like us; itās human nature. Race, class, and gender shape our social identities, and thus who we perceive as ālike usā or ānot like usā. But one overlooked factor can be even more powerful: the way we speak. As the pioneering psychologistĀ Katherine Kinzler reveals in How You Say It, the way we talk is central to our social identity because our speech largely reflects the voices we heard as children. We can change how we speak to some extent, whether by ācode-switchingā between dialects or learning a new language; over time, your speech even changes to reflect your evolving social identity and aspirations. But for the most part, we are forever marked by our native tongueāand are hardwired to prejudge others by theirs, often with serious consequences. Your accent alone can determine the economic opportunity or discrimination you encounter in life, making speech one of the most urgent social-justice issues of our day. Our linguistic differences present challenges, Kinzler shows, but they also can be a force for good. Humans can benefit from being exposed to multiple languages āa paradox that should inspire us to master this ancient source of tribalism, and rethink the role that speech plays in our society.
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This book title, How You Say It (Why You Talk the Way You Do-And What It Says About You), ISBN: 9780544986558, by Katherine D. Kinzler, published by HMH Books (June 23, 2020) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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