Full Description
Language and Social Justice provides readers with the knowledge and analytical skills required to explore why and how social inequalities and injustices are enacted through language, and how they may be challenged.
The expert authors introduce readers to theories, concepts, methods and applications which enable them to become 'activist applied linguists' in the field of language and social justice. Each chapter contains up-to-date information, case studies, study questions and activities, suggestions for activism, and recommended readings relating to a range of topics within the field of language and social justice research.
This innovative and accessible textbook is essential reading for students and scholars engaged in language and social justice research across a range of contexts.
Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Introduction: Activist Applied Linguistics and 'Caring for Language'
Chapter 2 Language and Social Justice: Theory, History and Context
Chapter 3 Approaches and Frameworks for Analysing Language and Social Justice
Chapter 4 Language and Social Justice in Families and Communities
Chapter 5 Language and Social Justice in Schools
Chapter 6 Language and Social Justice in Higher Education
Chapter 7 Language and Social Justice at Work
Chapter 8 Language and Social Justice in the Media
Chapter 9 Language and Social Justice in Social Media
Chapter 10 Language and Social Justice in Politics
Chapter 11 Language and Social Justice in Legal Contexts
Chapter 12 Language, Social Justice, Creativity and Embodiment
Chapter 13 The Language of Crisis
Chapter 14 Language in Global Campaigning for Social Justice
Chapter 15 Conclusion: Using Applied Linguistics in Social Justice Activism
Index
