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Focusing on the experiences of second- to fourth-generation immigrants, this book examines how language is maintained and developed within diaspora communities. It emphasizes the critical role of women as custodians and gatekeepers of family languages, illustrating their influence in fostering a sense of "home" amidst migration challenges. The exploration of language dynamics sheds light on cultural identity and continuity across generations.
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Language, Diaspora, Home, Heather Robinson
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Language, Diaspora, Home
- Subtitle
- Identity and Women's Linguistic Space-Making
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Heather Robinson
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 148
- ISBN13
- 9781032328775
- Description
- Focusing on the experiences of second- to fourth-generation immigrants, this book examines how language is maintained and developed within diaspora communities. It emphasizes the critical role of women as custodians and gatekeepers of family languages, illustrating their influence in fostering a sense of "home" amidst migration challenges. The exploration of language dynamics sheds light on cultural identity and continuity across generations.