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“Some say my English is broken, but that implies there's something wrong with how I, and millions of other Americans, speak.” quote by Michelle Steel
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“Some say my English is broken, but that implies there's something wrong with how I, and millions of other Americans, speak.”

Michelle Steel

About This Quote

Source Speech: Campaign Rally, 2020

Criticizing non‑standard English implies bias against diverse American speech.

In simple terms: Calling English broken shows bias.

Key Takeaway

Embrace linguistic diversity.

Themes

language bias identity

Mood

assertive inclusive

Type

advocacy educational

When to use this quote

  • education reform
  • public policy
  • media representation
  • community workshops

Key Concepts

sociolinguistics inclusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to value all dialects?
  • What policies help?
A Different Perspective

Resistance to change may persist.

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