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Thoughts on the Thought Police: The Real Problem with Banning Slang in School

The blogosphere has been dividing itself over the recent news that the Harris Academy in Upper Norwood has taken the decision to ban its students from using certain slang words. The measures include preventing school children from using the words ‘coz’ and ‘aint’, as well as beginning sentences with ‘basically’. Responses range from enthused parents…

October 16, 2013 in Justice, Social Justice.
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