The power of language. How can language create Individual identities?

By: Shaikh, Isra

Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2019 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: A, language: English, abstract: This work examines how individual identities are created by language. Language is an essential apparatus for communication. A Language shapes the manner in which individuals see the world and it likewise characterizes culture of any general public. The information of more than one dialect makes a man progressively proficient and skillful from multiple points of view. But language is not limited only for communication as it has a very vital role in our lives. It is the tool through which we conquer anything in the world. However, apart from these facts language has the power to dominate over ideas, create different identities and construct a social gap between people. According to Edward "language and identity are ultimately inseparable". Words and dialect establish implications inside talks and talks fluctuate in power. The incredible ones replicate all the more dominant implications, colonize different languages and underestimate or quietness the slightest amazing dialects and societies. For some people, language is the most critical factor while framing their own identities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3668927669
• ISBN13: 9783668927667
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Grin Verlag
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"