Linguistic Diversity in South Asia, Reconsidered

Nakassis, Constantine V.; Annamalai, E.

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“…Such assessments, Jonathan Rosa argues, are not limited to individualized speakers, but rather “invoke broader ideas about the (in)competence and (il)legitimacy of entire racialized groups” (2016, 163–64). These interpretations are alimented by long‐standing racist, colonial tropes of (in)competent populations that reinforce “essentializing relationships between language, ethnicity and personhood” (Carlan, 2018, 118; see also Bauman and Briggs, 2003; Nakassis and Annamalai, 2020). Not only are these discourses mobilized to delegitimize the speech practices of racialized actors, but they also serve moralizing agendas about falling language standards that are often aligned with (not very successfully) veiled racist tropes.…”

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“RIPEnglish”: Race, class and ‘good English’ in India

Highet

2023

J Linguistic Anthropol

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This article explores how metapragmatic discourses on “good” and “bad” English in India are mobilized in ways that allow actors to negotiate their status as English speakers. Adopting an intersectional framework that highlights the relationality of colonial, racialized, and classed claims to authority, the article shows how the co‐naturalization of language and race shapes assessments of competency and legitimacy and how this is mitigated through anti‐Blackness and appeals to class status. These judgments of “good” and “bad” English work to reassert and undermine racialized authority over the language and position actors within an imagined, global stratified community of speakers. This ambivalent positioning not only helps actors negotiate relational legitimacy as English speakers but also works strategically to benefit certain speakers and reproduce colonial, class, and racial orders.

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“RIPEnglish”: Race, class and ‘good English’ in India

Highet

2023

J Linguistic Anthropol

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“…The lowlands have a rich cultural and historical heritage, shaped by the intense mixing of different races, cultures, and religions throughout history. It is home to over 800 ethnicities who speak more than 1500 languages, making it one of the world's most ethnically and linguistically diverse areas (Phillips, Gritzner, 2003;Nakassis, Annamalai, 2020). Today, the main characteristic of the population in the Hindustan Plains is its size, with over 700 million inhabitants living in an area of 1,152,200 km2 and an average population density of approximately 630 people per square kilometer, which is significantly higher than the population density in other parts of the world (Hobbs, 2016).…”

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Environmental challenges of the Northern Indian plains and their implications

Bjelajac¹,

Bubalo-Živković²,

Lukić³

2022

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The Northern Indian Plains are facing severe environmental challenges that threaten the health and well-being of millions of people in the region. Deforestation, soil degradation, water pollution and scarcity, and poor air quality are some of the major environmental issues that require urgent attention. Deforestation in the region has resulted in the loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and reduced water availability. Soil degradation is another major issue in the region, resulting from unsustainable agricultural practices, overuse of chemical fertilizers, and erosion caused by deforestation. It has also reduced soil fertility, resulting in lower crop yields and reduced agricultural productivity. Using chemical fertilizers and pesticides has also led to water pollution, affecting the health of people and animals who rely on these water sources. Water scarcity and pollution are major challenges in the region, with many people having limited access to clean and safe drinking water. The pollution of water sources due to industrial and agricultural activities has further compounded the problem, leading to waterborne diseases and various health issues. Finally, air pollution is a major environmental challenge in the Northern Indian Plains, with high levels of particulate matter and other pollutants affecting people's health in the region. Burning crops, vehicular emissions, and industrial activities contribute to poor air quality, leading to respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the mentioned environmental challenges in the Northern India Plains by utilizing contemporary literature and evidence-based research to establish its findings.

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South Asian Language Practices: Mother Tongue, Medium, and Media

LaDousa

Davis

2022

Annu. Rev. Anthropol.

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Scholars such as Murray Emeneau and John Gumperz made India prominent in the development of sociolinguistics as a field of study through their simultaneous attention to difference and cohesiveness. Later, scholars stressed the ideological mediation of practice, especially the importance of colonial constructions that continue to be relevant in the postcolonial period. Work on specific notions such as mother tongue and medium of instruction, and the salience of English, led scholars to provide insights into multilingual practices in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Finally, a vast scholarship on an array of older and newer media forms ranging from early print publications to social media has posed questions about the possibilities of representation and participation. Ethnographic approaches to digital media that focus on the complex dynamics between ideologies and practices have put South Asia at the forefront of studies of communication. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Anthropology Volume 51 is October 2022. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

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Linguistic Diversity in South Asia, Reconsidered

Cited by 4 publications

References 53 publications

“RIPEnglish”: Race, class and ‘good English’ in India

“RIPEnglish”: Race, class and ‘good English’ in India

Environmental challenges of the Northern Indian plains and their implications

South Asian Language Practices: Mother Tongue, Medium, and Media

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