LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY: EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN LANGUAGE USE AND SELF-PERCEPTION
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Language plays a fundamental role in shaping our identities. It serves as a tool for communication, but it also reflects our cultural heritage, social affiliations, and personal experiences.Аннотация
This article explores the complex relationship between language use and self-perception, specifically focusing on the link between language and identity. The author discusses how language serves as a cultural identity marker, reflecting traditions, values, and shared experiences. They also delve into how language shapes social identity by signaling affiliations and group memberships. The phenomenon of code-switching in multilingual societies is explored as a way to navigate between languages and maintain connections to heritage. The article further examines the impact of language on self-perception, highlighting how it influences self-image, self-understanding, and worldview. While the article provides a comprehensive overview of the topic, it should be noted that it does not include specific references to external literature.
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