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Week 4: Black et al 2014 Response

“The differences between these two text samples are striking, particularly in the indicators of lexical density, 5.7 words per sentence for Barbie Girls versus 14.61 for Xtractaurs, and grade level, 1.67 and 9.63, respectively.”     After reading this quote, I could feel frustration bubbling through my body. Why is it that today, in a world through which women should be perceived… Read more Week 4: Black et al 2014 Response