Studies in Interactional Sociolinguistics 2 Language and social identity (original) (raw)

This volume explores the intricate relationships between language, social identity, and power through detailed analyses of conversational exchanges across various social contexts. Utilizing field research and ethnographic data from diverse interactions, it demonstrates how communicative processes shape and are shaped by social categorizations and ethnic distinctions in modern industrial societies. The findings underscore that social identities are not fixed but are produced through discourse, revealing implications for understanding intergroup dynamics and the role of language in the construction of social identity.