Analysis reveals how language policies affect service users’ access to rights in welfare societies, suggesting reforms for multilingual support.
Key Points
Linguistic disadvantage significantly impacts access to services and social protection for migrants in welfare societies.
Research highlights the critical role of language policies and practices in shaping migrants' rights and services in countries like Finland and Canada.
Cross-national studies demonstrate how institutional language practices can perpetuate structural disadvantages based on linguistic diversity.
The findings advocate for social policies that embrace plurilingualism, promoting equitable access to services in diverse communities.