Ignacio Andrés Soria

Reseña de Méndez, María del Carmen. 2024. No me gusta cómo hablas (o más bien no me gustas tú). Crítica de la discriminación lingüística. Madrid (España): Pie de Página.

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Reseña de méndez, maría del carmen. 2024. No me gusta cómo hablas (o más bien no me gustas tú). Crítica de la discriminación lingüística. Madrid (españa): pie de página.. Explora la reseña del libro de María del Carmen Méndez, 'No me gusta cómo hablas', una crítica profunda sobre la discriminación lingüística y sus implicaciones sociales.

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María del Carmen Méndez’s 2024 work, *No me gusta cómo hablas (o más bien no me gustas tú). Crítica de la discriminación lingüística*, published by Pie de Página, immediately signals a profound and critical engagement with the pervasive issue of linguistic discrimination. The book’s provocative title, "I don't like how you speak (or rather, I don't like you)," powerfully encapsulates its central thesis: that ostensibly linguistic criticisms often mask deeper, more insidious forms of social prejudice and identity-based bias. This title alone suggests that Méndez offers a nuanced and unflinching critique, moving beyond superficial analyses to expose the intrinsic link between language use, power dynamics, and societal attitudes in Spanish-speaking contexts and potentially beyond. It promises a timely examination of how language, often perceived as neutral, becomes a significant battleground for social exclusion and inequality. Given its explicit focus on a "critique of linguistic discrimination," the book likely delves into the diverse manifestations of this phenomenon across various social spheres, from educational institutions and professional environments to media portrayals and everyday interactions. One can infer that Méndez employs an interdisciplinary approach, drawing insights from fields such as sociolinguistics, critical discourse analysis, and sociology to unravel the complex interplay between language, identity, and power. The evocative title further suggests a deep exploration of the subjective experience of discrimination, aiming to illuminate the underlying prejudices that fuel such practices rather than merely cataloging their occurrences. It is probable that the author provides compelling examples and case studies to illustrate how seemingly innocuous linguistic judgments are deeply rooted in societal hierarchies and serve to reinforce existing inequalities. The anticipated strength of this work would lie in its ability to articulate the subtle yet pervasive nature of linguistic prejudice and its far-reaching consequences. *No me gusta cómo hablas (o más bien no me gustas tú)* is poised to be an essential resource for scholars and practitioners in sociolinguistics, critical language studies, and social justice. Its direct and candid approach, as hinted by the title, likely makes it accessible not only to academic audiences but also to a broader readership concerned with issues of discrimination, equity, and human rights. Méndez’s work appears to offer a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse on linguistic diversity and inclusion, challenging readers to critically re-evaluate their own assumptions about language and its role in shaping social perceptions. By laying bare the intrinsic link between linguistic prejudice and personal animosity, the book promises to foster greater awareness and encourage more equitable linguistic practices, making it a highly relevant and recommended addition to the field.

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