Language and Bias
Babies are predisposed to perceive language as a marker of group identity, but they initially lack the societal biases that develop with age. Research shows that while young children prefer familiar speech, they begin to absorb societal stereotypes about different dialects as they grow older, leading them to associate certain ways of speaking with intelligence or friendliness. This highlights the complex interplay between innate cognition and learned societal attitudes regarding language.In this clip
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