"Language ideology (also known as linguistic ideology or language attitude) is, within anthropology (especially linguistic anthropology), sociolinguistics, and cross-cultural studies, any set of beliefs about languages as they are used in their social worlds."
The study of how people perceive and judge different varieties of language and their speakers.
Language attitudes: The study of attitudes people hold toward different languages, dialects and language varieties.
Language stereotypes: The study of stereotypes and prejudices associated with different languages, dialects or language varieties.
Language ideology: The beliefs and values that shape people's attitudes and behaviors toward language.
Language and power: The relationship between language, social power, and identity.
Language and nationalism: The role of language in constructing national identities and the political implications of language choice.
Language policy: The planning and implementation of language policies at different levels, from national to regional, and their impact on language attitudes and use.
Linguistic discrimination: The unequal treatment of individuals or groups based on language background or proficiency.
Language contact: The study of the interaction between different languages and their impact on each other.
Multilingualism: The ability to speak and use more than one language, and its impact on language attitudes and identity.
Language change: The study of the historical, social, and linguistic factors that influence language change.
Language and gender: The study of gendered language use and the role of language in shaping gender identities and norms.
Language and race: The relationship between language, race, and ethnicity, and its role in constructing and reinforcing social hierarchies.
Language variation: The study of the differences in language use across different regions, ages, social classes, and contexts.
Language attitudes in education: The study of language attitudes in educational settings, and their impact on language teaching and learning.
Language attitudes and globalization: The impact of globalization on language attitudes and the spread of dominant languages such as English.
Language attitudes: These are the beliefs and evaluations that people have about different languages and language varieties. For instance, some people might think that certain languages are more prestigious or valuable than others, or that some dialects or accents are more correct or pleasant than others. Language attitudes can arise from various factors, such as cultural norms, historical contexts, social interactions, personal experiences, media representations, and education policies.
Language stereotypes: These are the assumptions and generalizations that people make about speakers of different languages or language varieties. For example, some people might assume that speakers of a certain language or accent are uneducated, unintelligent, aggressive, or exotic. Language stereotypes can reflect and reinforce various forms of prejudice or discrimination, such as racism, nationalism, classism, sexism, or xenophobia.
Language identity: This refers to the sense of self and belonging that people derive from their language or language use. Language identity can involve various aspects, such as ethnicity, nationality, regionality, gender, age, or social status, and can influence how people perceive and express themselves in different linguistic contexts. For instance, some people might feel pride or shame about their language or accent, or switch between different languages or styles to fit in or stand out in different situations.
Language change: This refers to the ongoing evolution and variation of language over time, which can involve the emergence, adoption, or loss of different linguistic features or structures. Language change can be influenced by various factors, such as social mobility, technology, globalization, language contact, or language policy, and can lead to different attitudes and reactions from different speakers, depending on their linguistic preferences, values, or ideologies.
"Language ideologies are within anthropology (especially linguistic anthropology), sociolinguistics, and cross-cultural studies."
"Like other kinds of ideologies, language ideologies are influenced by political and moral interests, and they are shaped in a cultural setting."
"When recognized and explored, language ideologies expose how the speakers' linguistic beliefs are linked to the broader social and cultural systems to which they belong."
"Illustrating how the systems beget such beliefs."
"Language ideologies link implicit and explicit assumptions about a language or language in general to their social experience as well as their political and economic interests."
"Language ideology (also known as linguistic ideology or language attitude)."
"Language ideologies are conceptualizations about languages, speakers, and discursive practices."
"Language ideologies are influenced by political and moral interests."
"Language ideologies are influenced by political and moral interests."
"When recognized and explored, language ideologies expose how the speakers' linguistic beliefs are linked to the broader social and cultural systems to which they belong."
"Language ideologies are shaped in a cultural setting."
"When recognized and explored..."
"...language ideologies expose how the speakers' linguistic beliefs are linked to the broader social and cultural systems to which they belong..."
"...illustrating how the systems beget such beliefs."
"...link implicit and explicit assumptions about a language or language in general to their social experience..."
"...link implicit and explicit assumptions about a language or language in general to their political and economic interests."
"Language ideologies are conceptualizations about languages, speakers, and discursive practices."
"...within anthropology (especially linguistic anthropology), sociolinguistics, and cross-cultural studies."
"Language ideologies are influenced by political and moral interests."