Hey Daisy,
I really resonated with your comment about society turning differences that are quite normal into hierarchies. It's so easy for something like an accent to be part of some societal status game regarding citizenship and belonging. People are automatically classed as outsiders when an "accent" is distinguished. I also definitely agree that it was unfair for other students to make those comments to you about the way you spoke/speak. Many people are so unaware about how people acquire "accents" and fail to recognize that we all have accents and have been shaped by similar linguistic experiences. I'm glad you were able to find a sense of peace and acceptance when it comes to the way you talk!
I really resonated with your comment about society turning differences that are quite normal into hierarchies. It's so easy for something like an accent to be part of some societal status game regarding citizenship and belonging. People are automatically classed as outsiders when an "accent" is distinguished. I also definitely agree that it was unfair for other students to make those comments to you about the way you spoke/speak. Many people are so unaware about how people acquire "accents" and fail to recognize that we all have accents and have been shaped by similar linguistic experiences. I'm glad you were able to find a sense of peace and acceptance when it comes to the way you talk!