The transcendent properties of language and power

I believe that context is the key factor in determining language and power. For example, “standard English” is the criterion in American culture; and to succeed in this context, it is important to adopt the rules. As Delpit stated in her article, “…there is a political power game….” However, there are other standards that diverse communities hold, in which “standard English” would become futile. With that said, I believe it is important to hear what is being said. And although “standard English” is the dominate language in power, we should not dismiss other cultural styles. Furthermore, I believe that we are all teachers; and as teachers, we must be patient and open to a unique variety of languages.