Language ideologies are the beliefs, feelings, and conceptions about language structure and use, which often reflect and perpetuate social hierarchies. These ideologies influence language policy, educational practices, and social identity, impacting how languages are valued and perceived in society.

Language Ideologies

Language ideologies

Beliefs about language structure

Feelings about language use

conceptions about language

Social hierarchies are structured systems of ranking individuals or groups based on various attributes such as power, status, or wealth, influencing interactions and access to resources. These hierarchies are pervasive across societies and can perpetuate inequality, but they also provide order and predictability in social relations.

social hierarchies

Language policy refers to the efforts by authoritative bodies to influence or control the use of languages within a particular community or country, often to promote linguistic diversity, national identity, or social integration. These policies can impact education, government, and media, shaping the linguistic landscape and affecting the rights and opportunities of speakers of different languages.

language policy

educational practices

Social identity is a person's sense of who they are based on their group memberships, which can include nationality, ethnicity, religion, or social class. This identity shapes their behavior, attitudes, and perceptions, influencing how they interact with others and perceive themselves within society.

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