A critical and systematic review of existing research located at
the crossroads of sociology, social psychology and applied
linguistics, Languages and Social Cohesion offers valuable insights
for social contexts in which decision makers and researchers
grapple with questions of social cohesion in the presence of
linguistic diversity. Based on a thematic analysis of 285 studies
from 50 countries (references available), this book emphasises the
crucial role languages play in understanding social cohesion and
provides a framework of perspectives to aid exploration of these
complex interlinkages. Through interpreting the literature, the
authors establish language repertoires as tools that facilitate
social networks and access to resources. Furthermore, language
norms and allegiances can subjectively shape the way groups use
their language resources, which can result in social inclusion,
exclusion and mediation between language groups. Education in
particular is highlighted as a policy tool that implements
linguistic decisions and norms, and steers status, hierarchies and
distribution of languages in society. The theory-informed and
accessible tools featured can be used to guide and inform further
research, workshops or projects that investigate social cohesion
and languages. This book is relevant to diverse and intersecting
spheres of influence, such as groups, communities, institutions and
authorities at local, regional, national and international levels.
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