Question

Which of the following statements best captures the essence of the book Because Words Matter?

• A. Language's role in social justice
• B. Ancient Sanskrit grammar
• C. Novel on colonial India
• D. Linguist's critique of post-colonisi English

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Language's role in social justice

• Because Words Matter focuses on the transformative power of language and its critical function in advancing social justice, equity, and human rights.

• The text emphasizes that linguistic choices are not neutral; they actively shape public perception, influence policy, and can either perpetuate or dismantle systems of inequality