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Language policing
The act of monitoring and controlling language use to enforce certain standards or norms.
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Glenn Loury argues that affirmative action is a 'bandaid' that fails to develop the competitive capacities of African Americans.
Loury believes that racial identity should emphasize American identity over African roots, reflecting a unique historical context.
Loury criticizes the superficial policing of language as ineffective in addressing real racial issues.
He contends that the fear of being labeled racist stifles honest discussions about crime in black communities.
Loury argues that violent rebellion is not a viable solution for African Americans in the 21st century.
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