Cultural Capital and Linguistic Hegemony: Revisiting Caste Through Language Education

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Language education significantly impacts caste identity among marginalized groups, affecting social outcomes.
Discussions on English and vernaculars in India reveal underlying power dynamics rather than simple language preference.
Language legitimizes hierarchical structures and normalizes cultural hegemony, influencing societal perceptions.
The interplay of cultural capital and language shapes nationalist feelings and political dominance in postcolonial contexts.

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Explores the role of language education in shaping caste identity in India, suggesting implications for cultural dominance.

Ranisha et al. (2024) studied this question.

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