“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Most of us have grown up with that old adage drilled into our heads, with the idea that words are just words, and we should ignore ...

The way we talk and chatter really seems to matter. If our words are a delight, people think that we are right. You might shudder at my clumsy attempt at poetry above, but research suggests that there ...

The persistence of white racism -- Language in white racism: an overview -- The social life of slurs -- Gaffes: racist talk without racists -- Covert racist discourse: metaphors, mocking, and the ...

Everyday language in India continues to reflect deeply embedded social hierarchies. What often appears as courtesy or ...