Domestic Linguistic Distance in China

Seoyeon Lee
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Seoyeon Lee: Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China.

International Journal of Science and Business, 2023, vol. 30, issue 1, 67-74

Abstract: This research delves into China's linguistic landscape, exploring the intricate relationship between language policies and diversity. Despite being home to a vast population and numerous ethnic groups, China exhibits comparatively low linguistic diversity. Through a comprehensive analysis, this study examines the impact of language policies, focusing on constitutional guarantees, language laws, and educational initiatives. The research utilizes metrics developed by scholars such as Fearon and Greenberg to measure linguistic diversity and assesses the effects of policies on dialects, Putonghua, and minority languages. The findings highlight complex outcomes, including bidialectalism, the vernacularization of Putonghua, and challenges faced by minority languages. This exploration contributes to a deeper understanding of China's linguistic dynamics and their implications for cultural diversity.

Keywords: Linguistic Diversity; Language Policies; Putonghua; Minority Languages; Bidialectalism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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