"advanced english grammar"

[boyknife]

"..In essence grammatically standard language was created so that people would learn the same language and be easier to govern.. Teaching traditional grammar rules as the one and only way to convey the English language creates oppressive ideals. If the rules propose that there is one perfect language, and language creates reality, then it can be

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[globedoc]

those who are in control of the language are in control of society.. Those who speak "perfect English" are at the top of our economic chain.

Not sure I agree with that... George Shrubya Bush doesn't use "perfect English", nor does Chaney. I sort of wish that was true - although it would mean that English professors would rule the country.

[boyknife]

so true. i didn't really agree with that statement either, but thought it was interesting she would include it (the article was written by a student). some of the statements following that one were actually a little racist, too. i'm happy we at least discussed it, though.