Navigating multilingual identities: The role of languages in shaping social belonging and political participation
Olateju Temitope Akintayo,
Fadeke Adeola Atobatele,
Patricia Diane Mouboua
Abstract:This paper explores the complex interplay between multilingual identities, social belonging, and political participation. It delves into how individuals navigate their multilingual identities within different social and political contexts and how they influence their sense of belonging and engagement in civic life. The research aims to shed light on how languages serve as bridges and barriers in social integration and political activism. Multilingualism is a complex phenomenon that plays a crucial role in shap… Show more
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