THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY
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KEYWORDS: Language, society, culture, sociolinguistics, communication, identity, dialects, linguistics, sociology, anthropocentrism, social factors, language policy,Abstract
ABSTRACT
This article investigates the complex and multifaceted relationship between
language and society, emphasizing the ways in which language both shapes and reflects
social identities, cultural values, and power structures. It explores key sociolinguistic
concepts, including language variation, identity, and linguistic inequality,
demonstrating the crucial role that language plays in constructing and maintaining
social realities. By examining the processes of language change and highlighting the
importance of preserving linguistic diversity, the article argues for the dynamic and
essential nature of language as a foundational element of human society, deeply
intertwined with the social, cultural, and political fabric of communities. Through this
lens, the article aims to shed light on the ongoing transformations in language use and
the significant impact these shifts have on the construction of identity, societal norms,
and power relations. By analyzing language change and the importance of preserving
linguistic diversity, the article emphasizes language as a dynamic and essential element
of human society 1 .
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