John Dixon, Bernard Mahoney & Peter Cox (2002) – Birmingham Accents in Court
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What did the study test?
How accent affects perceptions in a legal context.
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Key finding?
Birmingham accents judged as less credible and less intelligent.
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Key idea?
Accent bias can affect serious outcomes (e.g. justice).
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Evaluation?
Strong evidence of real-world discrimination, not just attitudes.