Accenting racism in labour migration

Abstract This paper concerns how speech accent accents or reinforces racism in the context of labour migration to English-speaking Global North. It specifically outlines three functions racial capitalist systems that require migrants and their acceptance “linguistic deficiencies.” First, as a control mechanism pushes racially minoritised into low-paying work. Second, evidenced by language training transnational call centre workers, also colonial relations between migrant workers customers. Last, acting credential can be purchased for professional success, distracts from institutional truly hinders migrants’ employment opportunities. The piece concludes with some thoughts on combatting requires another type accenting.