Consider your ability privilege

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Linguistics Poster. Don't be a "grammar snob." Consider your ability privilege. See page for full details.
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Phrases people might use to judge someone's grammar:  "Speak good English," "No excuses!" "Actually....," and "I think you meant..."

DON'T BE A "GRAMMAR SNOB"

"Proper" grammar is a social construct. Next time you're about to correct someone's grammar, consider your privilege.

ABILITY PRIVILEGE

Many people struggle with reading and writing difficulties, such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. Judging grammar can be a way of oppressing those who don't have the same abilities as the general population.

Courtesy of the Department of Linguistics

Poster size: 18 x 24 in. Original inspiration for poster from Anne Lobeck's spring 2019 ENG 438/LING 402: Language Change and Variation. Adapted by Emily Hillman.