{"product_id":"why-its-ok-to-have-bad-spelling-and-grammar-9780367333232","title":"Why It's Ok to Have Bad Spelling and Grammar","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrammatical errors and orthographic mishaps are often played for laughs, but this subtle sanctioning by the sticklerocracy can have real social consequences too. Attention to prescriptive spelling and grammar rules is insidious and harmful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Jessica Flanigan argues in \u003ci\u003eWhy It's OK to Have Bad Spelling and Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e, grammarianism often maintains hierarchies, entrenches the advantages of privileged groups, and imposes arbitrary barriers to knowledge production and innovation. For example, the stigmatization of bad spelling and grammar disadvantages linguistic minorities, non-native speakers, and people with disabilities. Spelling and grammar norms are also frequently arbitrary and unnecessary. The petty grammandos among us, who cling to pedantic linguistic conventions, are standing in the way of innovative forms of communication and efficient speech, such as the emoji ☺. For these reasons, Flanigan argues that bad spelling and grammar are OK. It's time to break free from the tyranny of the grammilitia in the name of comprehension and creativity. As long as speakers and writers can effectively communicate to charitable listeners and readers, people shouldn't care about bad spelling and grammar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains why spelling tests and spelling bees are counterproductive in achieving literacy and better communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngages with the history of language policing and the brave anti-grammarian resistance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes some of the key benefits of linguistic liberalism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProposes a political agenda to resist the sticklerocracy and overthrow a world of word nerds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Flanigan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Why It's Ok\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.6lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.58d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367333232","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43369842049161,"sku":"9780367333232","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_978e4ed8-beec-4eef-a663-9982bca06d7b.jpg?v=1739859296","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/why-its-ok-to-have-bad-spelling-and-grammar-9780367333232","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}