In the opening chapter of this text, Edelsky explains how she perceives language as a tool for domination. As an educator, she has first-hand experience on the power of using education as a means for social justice. She claims “ I have worried about ( and still worry about) Extermination; ie, forces aiming to legislate or smear the whole language out of existence”(Edelsky,1989). This chapter outlines how the current education crisis could lead to an increasing number of people not being represented in the liberty of democracy. She believes that expansion of new education methods will allow people to hold power over their own
In the opening chapter of this text, Edelsky explains how she perceives language as a tool for domination. As an educator, she has first-hand experience on the power of using education as a means for social justice. She claims “ I have worried about ( and still worry about) Extermination; ie, forces aiming to legislate or smear the whole language out of existence”(Edelsky,1989). This chapter outlines how the current education crisis could lead to an increasing number of people not being represented in the liberty of democracy. She believes that expansion of new education methods will allow people to hold power over their own