More Research Finds That Language Matters, This Time When Discussing “Opportunity Gap”
Language often matters when discussing problems. It’s easy to use language that labels people’s situations, instead of the institutional inequities that put them there. Whether it’s talking about “slaves” versus “enslaved people” or, as the new study highlights, if we’re talking about the “achievement gap” or the “opportunity gap” (you can read more about this […]
Language often matters when discussing problems.
It’s easy to use language that labels people’s situations, instead of the institutional inequities that put them there.
Whether it’s talking about “slaves” versus “enslaved people” or, as the new study highlights, if we’re talking about the “achievement gap” or the “opportunity gap” (you can read more about this issue at The Best Resources For Learning About The “Opportunity Gap” (or “Achievement Gap”)).
The study, Experimental Effects of “Opportunity Gap” and “Achievement Gap” Frames, is behind a paywall, but you can find a free access version here.
