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Innamuris Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary
Rationalize subordination
Hi,
Can anyone please explain me what the last sentence of the below paragraph means?
Immigrants’ adoption of English as their primary language is one measure of assimilation into the larger society. Generally languages define social groups and provide justification for social structures. Hence, a distinctive (having or giving style or distinction) language sets a cultural group off from the dominant language group. Throughout history this pattern has resulted in one consistent, unhappy consequence, discrimination against members of the cultural minority. Language differences provide both a way to rationalize subordination and a ready means for achieving it.
Thanks very much in advance !
Can anyone please explain me what the last sentence of the below paragraph means?
Immigrants’ adoption of English as their primary language is one measure of assimilation into the larger society. Generally languages define social groups and provide justification for social structures. Hence, a distinctive (having or giving style or distinction) language sets a cultural group off from the dominant language group. Throughout history this pattern has resulted in one consistent, unhappy consequence, discrimination against members of the cultural minority. Language differences provide both a way to rationalize subordination and a ready means for achieving it.
Thanks very much in advance !
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Hi, Language differences provide both a way to rationalize subordination and a ready means for achieving it. Here's the meaning, in simple terms. Groups A and B speak differentt languages.
- Hi, Language differences provide both a way to rationalize subordination and a ready means for achieving it.
- Here's the meaning, in simple terms.
- Groups A and B speak differentt languages.
- Group A wants to treat group B as inferiors.
- ie They want to subordinate them, treat them as subordinates.
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Hi,
Language differences provide both a way to rationalize subordination and a ready means for achieving it.
Here's the meaning, in simple terms.
Groups A and B speak differentt languages.
Group A wants to treat group B as inferiors. ie They want to subordinate them, treat them as subordinates.
Group A thinks is it OK to treat group B in this way because gro
Language differences provide both a way to rationalize subordination and a ready means for achieving it.
Here's the meaning, in simple terms.
Groups A and B speak differentt languages.
Group A wants to treat group B as inferiors. ie They want to subordinate them, treat them as subordinates.
Group A thinks is it OK to treat group B in this way because gro
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Thanks a lot Clive.
Could you please explain what does 'this pattern' means in the same paragraph?
thanks,
Suneel
Could you please explain what does 'this pattern' means in the same paragraph?
thanks,
Suneel
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Hi,
Immigrants’ adoption of English as their primary language is one measure of assimilation into the larger United States society. Generally languages define social groups and provide justification for social structures. Hence, a distinctive(having or giving style or distinction) language sets a cultural group off from the dominant language group. Throughout United States history thi
Immigrants’ adoption of English as their primary language is one measure of assimilation into the larger United States society. Generally languages define social groups and provide justification for social structures. Hence, a distinctive(having or giving style or distinction) language sets a cultural group off from the dominant language group. Throughout United States history thi
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