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The Relationship Between Language and Race
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Which prominent philosopher argued that language is a tool that can be used to oppress and marginalize certain racial groups?
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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W.E.B. Du Bois, an African-American sociologist and Pan-Africanist, argued that language can be used as a weapon of oppression, perpetuating racial stereotypes and prejudices.