Southernizing Sociolinguistics: Colonialism, Racism, and Patriarchy in Language in the Global South

This book offers a pan-Southern response to Northern sociolinguistics, showcasing alternative and complementary narratives of the link between language and society from the Global South. It explores the entangled histories of racial colonialism, capitalism, and patriarchy in perpetuating prejudice and encourages the conceptualization of alternative epistemological futures for sociolinguistics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking collection presents a vibrant response to the dominance of Northern sociolinguistics, offering a diverse range of voices from the Global South. It presents alternative and complementary narratives that challenge the traditional understanding of the relationship between language and society. By drawing on Southern epistemologies, the volume critically examines the intricate connections between racial colonialism, capitalism, and patriarchy, perpetuating prejudice within and around language. The book features contributions from both established and emerging scholars, organized into four compelling parts:

The Politics of Language Constitution and Metalanguage in the Global South: This section delves into the complex dynamics of language constitution and metalanguage in the Global South, exploring how power relations shape linguistic practices and ideologies.

Who Gets Published in Sociolinguistics? Language in the Global South and the Social Inscription of Difference: This chapter examines the publication practices and social hierarchies in sociolinguistics, shedding light on the ways in which certain voices and perspectives are marginalized or excluded.

Learning and the Everyday Experience of Language in the Global South: This section explores the educational systems, language learning environments, and the everyday experiences of language in the Global South, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for language acquisition and usage.

This book appeals to scholars across a wide range of disciplines, including sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, critical race and ethnic studies, and philosophy of knowledge. In particular, Chapter 11 is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032113753