Why It's Ok to Have Bad Spelling and Grammar by Jessica Flanigan

Name: Why It's Ok to Have Bad Spelling and Grammar by Jessica Flanigan
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Grammatical errors and orthographic mishaps are often played for laughs, but this subtle sanctioning by the sticklerocracy can have real social consequences too. Attention to prescriptive spelling and grammar rules is insidious and harmful.\nAs Jessica Flanigan argues in Why It?s OK to Have Bad Spelling and Grammar, grammarianism often maintains hierarchies, entrenches the advantages of privileged groups, and imposes arbitrary barriers to knowledge production and innovation. For example, the stigmatization of bad spelling and grammar disadvantages linguistic minorities, non-native speakers, and people with disabilities. Spelling and grammar norms are also frequently arbitrary and unnecessary. The petty grammandos among us, who cling to pedantic linguistic conventions, are standing in the\n\nWhy It's Ok to Have Bad Spelling and Grammar\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the ;