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Peer reviewedFine, Marlene G.; Anderson, Carolyn – Phylon, 1980
Three prime time television situation comedies with primarily Black casts were studied for frequency and variations in use of Black English Vernacular (BEV). It is suggested that homogenization of BEV on American television reflects the attitude that BEV is not a legitimate language choice. (GC)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Black Dialects, Language Attitudes, Language Usage
