Ethnic identity and linguistic hybridization in Senegal
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4179894 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Fallou Ngom (0000-0002-2257-8386, Western Washington University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2004 |
| Volume | 2004 |
| Issue | 170 |
| Publication date | 2004-01-29 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of the Sociology of Language (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0165-2516 • E-ISSN: 1613-3668 |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1515/ijsl.2004.2004.170.95 |
| OpenAlex | W2002753986 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
This paper examines how ethnic, regional, and religious identities are reflected in language use in Senegal (where Wolof is the major lingua franca). I argue that unlike "pure" Wolof, "urban" Wolof is a "convergence language" with no ethnic significance, as more and more "uprooted" members from other ethnic groups regard themselves as Wolof. Firstly, I provide a historical background of the interactions between languages in Senegal. Secondly, I show how ethnic and regional identities are enacted in speakers' language use and attitudes in the country. Finally, I examine how linguistic innovations serve as markers of group membership and religious identity
Economic growth · Ethnic group · Lingua franca · Linguistics · Sociology · Anthropology · Gender Studies · Linguistic and Sociocultural Studies · Linguistics, Language Diversity, and Identity · Multilingual Education and Policy
| Citations per year | 0.25 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2006 - 2024 (19) |
| Highly cited | No |