In British society, we celebrate diversity and champion equality across many areas, such as race and religion. However, where do British accents stand? Do notions such as 'common' or 'posh' still exist regarding certain accents, to the extent that people are deemed fit, or not, for certain professions, despite their qualifications? Accent and Teacher Identity in Britain explores these questions and Alex Baratta draws on interviews to show that those with accents regional to the North and Midlands are most likely to be told by mentors and senior staff to essentially sound less regional,...
In British society, we celebrate diversity and champion equality across many areas, such as race and religion. However, where do British accents stand...