An analysis concerning stereotyping people in connection with their dialect

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03/18/2009

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Table of Contents An analysis concerning stereotyping people in connection with their dialect Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. 'Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis'
  3. Role of phonetic factors in highlighting ones social background
  4. Linguistic inequality - a consequence of social inequality
  5. Experiments highlighting dialect prejudice in every sector of society
  6. Social perception influencing the respective status of dialects
  7. Conclusion
  8. Bibliography

Abstract

Language is primarily considered to perform two major functions in society. It is designed to convey information to those around us as well as establish and maintain relationships. However, linguistically (albeit from social stereotypes) certain paradigms relating to class, social and financial status are attributed to dialects - a consensus that has been perpetuated in recent times due to the diversity of today's society and the integration of many differing dialects and languages in cities and countryside alike. Indeed, a stereotype regarding a dialect usually derives from the views held on the characteristics of its speakers. Although a direct correlation between the aforementioned stereotypes and linguistic fact has little scientific basis in reality it has not served to reduce the almost established dialect prejudice rife in the media, judiciary and education systems.

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