The Sociolinguistics of the S-Word: 'Squaw' in American Place Names
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The Sociolinguistics of the S-Word: 'Squaw' in American Place Names
People often ask me if I shared my dad's interest in linguistics... Not formally, no!
But this academic essay of his, below, is a good example of how we did connect, on a subject close to both our hearts— how language is used politically and socially, sometimes with great tragedy and rebellion as a result. - Susie
The Sociolinguistics o…
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