from looking at articles on the internet most articles state that the 'Brummie' accent is undesirable, unemployable, lacks in social status and is unpleasant to listen too. it also is bottom of british accents along with Liverpool accents. However, foreigners like the sound of Birmingham accents as they are unaware of the negative connatations that go with the accent caused by social snobbery.
- Were you aware of your own attitudes towards the accent?
no i wasn't, i havent really thought about the Birmingham accent as i dont regularly hear it as much as i hear other accents such as American or West Country.
- Do you think that having a Birmingham accent puts people at a disadvantage?
yes i do because it states in some articles that people with strong accents or 'undesirable' accents are at a disadvantage especially with employability as it's unlike by most people living in Britain. it also says that people are beginning to neutralise their accents to become employable.
- Do you think accents matter? Why/why not?
i think that accents don't necessarily matter but they do create an identity which is important as it shows who you are and some of your background.
Were these ideas new to you?
yes, i would of thought that the Brummie accent would of been quite popular.
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