Analysis of Class Reading on the Impact of Language on Class, Culture, and Race

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Analysis of Class Reading on the Impact of Language on Class, Culture, and Race
Introduction
The relationship between race, language, and racism plays a significant role in the reflection and definition of how human society is structured. Language is considered as one of the most important cultural means which is used to shape personal identity (Shashkevich, 2016). Different scenarios as discussed throughout the class learning have indicated that people are mainly judged with the way they speak with language function is a major marker of the culture and race if an individual. People have found themselves in various situations whereby they are limited by their language thus failing to express their feelings or desires. The discussion on the impact of language and the way people speak on the cultural and societal recognition has greater impacts on individuals as discussed herein.
Many people have been caught in a situation they are forced to remain silent when they are required to express themselves or communicate in a foreign or unfamiliar language. For example, America is a multicultural country with people from different regions across the world. Most of these people are not familiar with the native English since they are used to their native language at their home places. Learning a foreign language is among the most difficult task among many people. Parents will always force their children a language that will allow them to be accepted by the natives especially in foreign countries. Pronunciation, accent, intonation, and understanding of language content are among the most challenging part of communication.
The analysis of different class reading depicts the impact of language on race and cultural recognition in society. For instance, people undergo through shame and difficult moments in explaining themselves when they cannot communicate properly and effectively in the required language. Gloria Anzaldua is among the individual who has fallen victim of discrimination, shame, and harassment as a result of language difference and accent as explained in his statement in “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” (Anzaldúa, 1987). In the workplace, Anzaldua experiences discrimination and threat when she was caught speaking Spanish. This means that communication different plays a significant role in defining individuals which may lead to greater social impacts.
When you cannot communicate properly, people will always look down upon you. The language barrier and ineffective communication are the major causes of discrimination, especially in the United States. Maxine Huong Kingston has to speak English for the first time on joining kindergarten after they migrated to the United States as he explains in the “Tongue Tied” text. “Dumbness a shame, still cracks my voice into two, even when I want to say “hello” casually, or ask an easy question in front of the check-out counter, or ask a direction of a bus driver” (Rodriguez, 2003). Anytime you feel you are speaking inappropriately among people who clearly understand the language; you feel ashamed of yourself.
People should not allow themselves to be intimidated due to their language differen...