Accents shape identity and bias from age five onward, professor argues

Linguistics professor Valerie Fridland explores how accents shape identity and bias in her new book "Why We Talk Funny." Children as young as five favor peers with similar accents, while accent-based judgments fuel stereotypes affecting job interviews, political perception, and legal proceedings. Fridland, raised in Memphis by French parents, argues awareness of accent bias can combat prejudice.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia