Dialectic Peoples

Episode 6: Language and Power


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In this episode, we discuss the definition, importance of language, and the power it holds over our lives.

We also take a look at some of the direct effects of negative, and discriminatory language policies within the Danish educational sector, and the consequences of said laws on ethnic minorities in Danish society. 

         Correction

  • One of the criteria for a residential area to be classified as a Ghetto and included on the "ghettolist" is that over 50% (not 30% as mentioned on the episode) of the residents are of non western nationality or heritage. 
  • The category, non-western heritage, includes descendants of immigrants, which means you can be a Danish citizen, and still be included in the statistics as one of non-western heritage. 

        Note:

        Non-western is a very problematic category/term, which is discriminative                    in itself and used for discriminatory purposes.

 


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