The Interdisciplinarity of Language and Society: Gender Variation Variable
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t7013Abstract
The interrelationship between language and society, which serves as the basis for much of contemporary linguistic research, asserts that language not only reflects but also influences societal structures. This notion challenges the traditional linguistic paradigms established by figures like Noam Chomsky and Ferdinand de Saussure, promoting a shift toward a more interdisciplinary approach. Drawing from the epistemological foundations of social sciences such as ethnography, anthropology, and sociology, as well as traditional dialectology, the field of sociolinguistics has emerged in response. One significant development within sociolinguistics is Variationism, a subfield that evolved from the quantitative revolution. This theoretical model highlights how societal variations in language use can be systematically studied and understood, reflecting the dynamic interplay between linguistic expression and social identity (Hernández-Campoy, 2014: 7). This continuous comparison between current linguistic states and historical contexts suggests that while much progress has been made, the propensity to revisit and reevaluate past findings remains crucial in understanding the evolving dynamics of language and society.
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