AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Within the United States, accent discrimination falls under language-related discrimination, which is protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because accents are often linked to specific regions, cultures, ages, genders, and social classes, they tend to trigger social stereotypes. Creating stereotypes is a universal aspect of human cognition and not itself a problem, but when such associations become evaluative they can have a negative effect.

Detailed explanation-3: -Accents can tell us a lot of interesting things about someone’s life, such as where they’ve lived and who their friends are; they can also give us a sense of identity and belonging. Unfortunately, when accents become associated with harmful stereotypes, this can lead to negative accent bias and discrimination.