Is language itself even neutral?
From my years as a communications major, I think not.
A language is part of culture, and it shaped by culture. This, in part, is why we have words like 'housewife' but not 'househusband'.
I think the dictionary is useful for providing a general consensis on what particuar words mean and how they are spelled, but when it comes to cultural or philosophical discussion, dictionary definitions sometimes just don't cut it.
Any thoughts?
2006-09-01
03:28:59
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mikayla_starstuff
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