In this video @TheSociolinguisticsChannel learn how language serves as a powerful tool for social mobility and identity, as defined by sociologist Pierre Bourdieu. We'll dive into how accents, dialects, and multilingualism can shape access to opportunities in education, employment, and beyond. We uncover the hidden power dynamics in communication and discover how linguistic capital impacts our lives in subtle but significant ways! #capital #linguistics #sociolinguistics #appliedlinguistics #language #bourdieu
Check out these books to learn more about linguistic capital:
Language and symbolic power by Pierre Bourdieu
Bourdieu, Language and Linguistics by Michael Grenfell