One of the difficulties faced by many Detroiters who grow up in poverty is not being able to function in the Formal Register, aka Standard English. While this lack may not have deterred people from getting factory jobs in the auto industry in the past, those days are gone forever and now such young adults will have a very limited chance to be hired for any job that might lead to promotion and a shot at a middle class life.
There is a lot to be said on this topic as well. With a functioning school system, students would be given the chance to learn the formal register. This is the make-it or break-it chance at pursuing dreams and success. Did older generations of inner city populations have the proper schooling to develop the english light switch? I'd venture to guess that this communication breakdown is grossly enabled by a underfunded and corrupt schools system. I welcome all dissent on this subject. Learn me.