My cookie preferencesRationales, Categories, Solutions, and Constraints in the Management of Linguistic Diversity: From Language to Religion ... and Back?
Zeba M
This paper offers a comprehensive examination of issues related to linguistic justice, minority language arrangements. It explores the underlying reasons for extending linguistic protections, encompassing both instrumental needs and identity–based arguments. It compares territorial and non–territorial approaches related to the implementation of minority language rights. It focuses on the evolving definitions of linguistic minorities, underlining emerging perspectives on self–identification, multilingual belongings and hybrid identities.
Against this conceptual background, the paper aims to draw parallels between linguistic and religious diversity, exploring similarities and differences in accommodating these domains and discussing the limits in the implementation of minority rights in both linguistic and religious contexts. For instance, as hybrid and multiple identities become increasingly prevalent with globalization and migration, accommodating these fluid identities poses ongoing challenges for autonomy regimes. Nevertheless, the integration of religious and linguistic studies offers an innovative framework for understanding these dynamics.
Ultimately, the paper underscores the need for nuanced, inclusive policies that accommodate linguistic and religious diversity while embracing sociocultural complexities. Achieving true equality in these domains may require rejecting rigid classifications in favor of adaptable solutions tailored to local contexts. The constant reevaluation of policies and the broadening notions of belonging offer a path towards inclusive societies that can effectively respect fundamental human rights and cultural freedoms.
DOI: 10.53136/979122181466823
