Document Type

Article

Publication Title

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

Journal Abbreviation

Scholar

Abstract

Students of color have to contend with numerous obstacles in education including the "accent bias" obstacle. Accent bias exists in K-12 education. Just as accent bias is found in the workplace, it is also found in the classroom. Studies reveal that accent bias affects a range of speakers including Black, Asian, Latina/o, and Arab speakers. Accent bias harms students in numerous ways including denying them access to charter schools, access to high-track classes, and access to full classroom participation. Both litigation-based and school-based solutions are needed to remedy accent bias in order to ensure equal educational opportunities for all students.

First Page

355

Last Page

384

Publication Date

2010

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