3.3.4.4 - Reclaiming Language
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Practice Questions
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What does linguistic reappropriation mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how certain groups reclaim derogatory terms.
What is an example of a reclaimed term?
💡 Hint: Consider what words have changed in meaning over time.
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What is the aim of linguistic reappropriation?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose behind changing word meanings.
True or False: Language reclamation has no cultural implications.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how language shapes identity.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of linguistic reclamation in a given social movement. What are its successes and limitations?
💡 Hint: Consider both individual and collective impacts of reappropriated language.
Design a campaign that utilizes linguistic reappropriation to promote a cultural awareness initiative. What terms would you reclaim and how?
💡 Hint: Think about how language informs identity and community bonding.
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