LANGUAGE ATTITUDES AND SOCIAL IDENTITY. A LINGUISTIC LENS ON POWER DYNAMICS
Abstract
This article examines the intricate relationship between language attitudes, social identity, group membership, and power dynamics. It analyzes how perceptions and judgments about different languages and dialects influence individuals' sense of belonging, their social standing, and the distribution of power within a community. The study adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing upon sociolinguistic theories and methodologies to explore this complex interplay.
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