My empirical research on linguistic practice in India has been foundational to a series of articles coauthored with Mary Bucholtz that interrogate the relationship between language and identity. Our ...

Trump's executive orders often use language that seems intended to undermine the very idea that transgender identities are legitimate and should be recognized.

When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.

to 'why are there differences?' How are they using language to carve out identity? What is the local context that influences how people speak? One theory posits that ethnic markers are prevalent ...

A Pew Research Center study across 36 countries found that speaking the local language is the most widely accepted factor in determining national identity, more so than birthplace or cultural ...

This rich linguistic tapestry created fascinating language phenomena ... It's a complex expression of cultural identity that transcends borders. As America continues to grow as a cultural melting ...