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"It's Both What You Say and How You Say It": Transgressive Language Practices via Spoken Word Poetry
Desai, Shiv R. – Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 2017
Marginalized youth of color manifest their imaginative and innovative utilization of language in a variety of ways. One area that has been understudied is how transgressive language practices allow youth to subvert and resist oppression. While these language practices are viewed as vulgar and inappropriate for school, for disenfranchised youth…
Descriptors: Language Usage, Poetry, Disadvantaged Youth, Creativity