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Class Distinctions in Language: Understanding U and Non-U English
This chapter explores the differences in language usage between upper-class and non-upper-class individuals in post-war Britain, focusing on how specific word choices reflect social status. It discusses Professor Alan S.C. Ross's academic insights and Nancy Mitford's influential essay that brought attention to the distinctions of U and non-U English, using humorous examples to challenge prevailing notions of language hierarchy.
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