Why the language named ebonics is representatives of an identity?

Why the language named "ebonics is representatives of an identity ?

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This is an index

1. Introduction : Definition and origins of Ebonics

2. Some characteristics

3. Representative of an identity

4. Conclusion

1-Introduction :Definition and origins of ''ebonics''

• Originated in 1970s by Dr Robert Williams
• combination of the words ''Ebony'' and ''phonics''
• Prior terms were: Black English, Black English Vernacular (BEV), African American Vernacular English ( AAVE)

1-INTRODUCTION :Definition and origins of ''ebonics''

• Linguistic consequence of slave trade

• Refers to a distinctives variety of english Spoken Primarly by African American

• Used to describe the unique linguistic features and cultural expressions of Black English.

• Linguistically a dialect of English ; not a sign of a lack of education or untelligence

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2-Some characteristics

1. Omission of the ''be'' in such sentences as “Larry sick,” and “Glenn playin,”

2. Absence of subject-auxiliary inversion in direct questions, such as “Why you don’t like me?” and “Where he is?,”

3.Omission of the auxiliary do in questions such as “What you want?”

4.Absence of subject-verb agreement, as in “He do,

3-Representative of an identity

• Distinctive marker of their cultural heritage and social history
• Language evolved over time as a result of the African American experience in the united states
• Intertwined with the culture, history, and traditions of the black community

Conclusion

• Associated with resistance to the dominant culture

• Used as a way of asserting one's identity and autonomy

• Become a powerful symbol of African-American identity and resistance to marginalization and oppression

• Should be recognized as a legitimate and valuable form of expression and identity

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