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A Primer on Accent Discrimination in the Canadian Context.

Authors :
Munro, Murray J.
Source :
TESL Canada Journal. Spr 2003 20(2):38-51.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Reviews aspects of the Canadian human rights process as they pertain to language and accent, and identifies three types of accent discrimination arising in human rights cases: discrimination in employment due to inappropriate concern with accent; discrimination due to accent stereotyping, and harassment based on accent. (Author/VWL)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0826-435X
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
TESL Canada Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ669737
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers