English as a Lingua Frankensteinia: An Investigation into the Perceptions of Educated Pakistani Populace

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Findings show English is viewed as a tool for upward mobility, yet it also displaces local languages.
Educated professionals perceive English proficiency as linked to intelligence and social elitism, marginalizing local languages.
The study employs semi-structured interviews with Pakistani professionals to explore perceptions of language dominance.
Calls for policies promoting linguistic inclusivity highlight the need to value indigenous languages amid English's influence.

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Qualitative analysis reveals perceptions of English impacting local languages and suggesting inclusivity in language policies.

Khan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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