Re: Asian women and the English language.
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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp
I don't think it was right to single out Asian women specifically but I do think all immigrants should be encouraged to learn the language. It would surely be better for them and for everyone else.
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Yes they should, but this is not encouraged because people are too afraid to say it. Instead we continue to print offical forms, and offer translation services, which is both divisive, as well as patronising to the people who have made an effort to learn the language of the country in which they live.
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