Assuming that the slaves were owned by American masters, they were forced to learn English.
Filipinos have their own languages. Why should they be forced to learn another.
they were forced to be slaves
No, laborers are not classified as slaves. Laborers are individuals who are employed to perform work in exchange for wages or other forms of compensation. Slavery involves forced labor where individuals are owned or controlled by others and have no freedoms or rights.
A student cannot be forced to learn.
Ngugi wa Thiong'o argues that when indigenous peoples are forced to learn another language, they lose their cultural identity and connection to their heritage. This can result in a sense of alienation and a loss of pride in their own language and traditions. He emphasizes the importance of preserving indigenous languages as a way to safeguard cultural autonomy and dignity.
I think they were forced to be slaves
Thiong'o argues that when indigenous peoples are forced to learn another language, they experience a loss of cultural identity, heritage, and the ability to express themselves authentically. This colonization of the mind leads to a disconnect from their roots and a sense of inferiority.
Slaves had no wages at all. They were forced to do work.
because they were forced to America to work as slaves
the slaves owner forced them to do what they wanted to do but the slaves didn't like what they were told them to do.
Ngugi wa Thiong'o argues that when indigenous peoples are forced to learn another language, they are also forced to adopt the culture and worldview associated with that language. This can lead to the erosion of indigenous languages, traditions, and identities, ultimately resulting in the loss of autonomy and self-expression for these communities.
the slaves ware forced to do hardworking in European countries