Language in Society in Bangladesh and Beyond: Voices of the Unheard in the Global South

This collection provides a comprehensive overview of the sociolinguistic landscape in Bangladesh, exploring language ideologies and social inequalities through the voices of various communities and professions. It highlights the interconnectedness of language, identity, and globalization and encourages a rethinking of the relationships between these factors. The book is organized around key themes such as bilingualism and diglossia, language variation, language and identity in literature, and the sociolinguistic implications of globalization. It appeals to scholars working in sociolinguistics, particularly those interested in language policy, language and identity, language variation, and the Global South.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection provides a holistic view of the sociolinguistic landscape in Bangladesh, delving into critical understandings of language ideologies and social inequalities within the country, while also shedding light on their broader connections to dynamics in the Global South. The book aims to unravel the diverse voices embedded in the language practices of various communities and professions in the region, which have received limited scholarly attention. By encouraging a reevaluation of the relationships between language, nationality, class, ethnicity, race, and gender, the volume seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of language in Bangladesh and its impact on individuals and society.

The collection is structured around key themes such as bilingualism and diglossia, language variation across domains, language and identity in literature, and the interconnectedness of language, identity, and globalization. Drawing from the expertise of established and emerging researchers, the volume employs a diverse range of theoretical approaches and methodologies to explore these topics.

Through its comprehensive coverage, the collection highlights the socially and spatially situated nature of language practices in Bangladesh and the ways in which scholars in the Global South interpret the sociolinguistic landscape at both local and global levels. This book will be of interest to scholars working in sociolinguistics, particularly those focused on language policy, language and identity, language variation, and the study of the Global South.

Weight: 740g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032304038