Language and Social Identity Paper (1)
Discussion: Respond to the following in a blog post-
– How has language been used to exert power and influence? Provide some examples.
– Provide examples where the continuation of language has been deliberately avoided? What are the reasons and outcomes of these decisions and situations?
– Are there examples when people change the vocabulary they use and the way they sound intentionally? Provide examples.
– According to the article how does language influence belonging?
– What relationship does language (especially vocabulary and accent) have with membership to groups?
