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Fighting accent bias is everyone's job, not just accented speakers'
People who speak with an accent know it can lead to discrimination. It can cost them in job interviews, at work and in everyday exchanges.
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People with accents often face discrimination that can affect job interviews, workplace interactions, and everyday conversations. While research shows listeners can usually understand accented speech, the findings rarely reach the speakers themselves or the decision‑makers who influence their lives, such as hiring managers. The lack of dissemination means accented speakers continue to rely on personal anecdotes to navigate bias. This gap highlights the need for better communication of research to those who can enact change.
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