Beyond Ebonics: Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice
The media frenzy surrounding the 1996 resolution by the Oakland School Board brought public attention to the term "Ebonics", however the idea remains a mystery to most. John Baugh, a well-known African-American linguist and education expert, offers an accessible explanation of the origins of the term, the linguistic reality behind the hype, and the politics behind the outcry on both sides of the debate. Using a non-technical, first-person style, and bringing in many of his own personal...
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The media frenzy surrounding the 1996 resolution by the Oakland School Board brought public attention to the term "Ebonics", however the idea remains a mystery to most. John Baugh, a well-known African-American linguist and education expert, offers an accessible explanation of the origins of the term, the linguistic reality behind the hype, and the politics behind the outcry on both sides of the debate. Using a non-technical, first-person style, and bringing in many of his own personal experiences, Baugh debunks many commonly-held notions about the way African-Americans speak English, and the result is a nuanced and balanced portrait of a fraught subject. This volume should appeal to students and scholars in anthropology, linguistics, education, urban studies, and African-American studies.
1Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice12Ebonic Genesis153A Contentious Global Debut254Oakland's Ebonics Resolutions375Legislative Lament496Legal Implications637Disparate Theoretical Foundations738Racist Reactions and Ebonics Satire879Beyond Ebonics: Striving toward Enhanced Linguistic Tolerance101AppendixesA.Linguistic Society of America Resolution on the Oakland "Ebonics" Issue117B.Texas 75th Legislature, Regular Session: House Resolution 28119C.California 1997-98 Regular Session: Senate Bill 205121References133Index139
