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The document discusses the sociolinguistic complexities surrounding the classification of language and dialect, particularly in the Caribbean and Catalonia. It highlights how political power dynamics and historical contexts influence the naming and status of linguistic varieties, with Creole languages often marginalized in the Caribbean while Catalan enjoys co-official status in Spain. The essay emphasizes the importance of considering both linguistic and sociolinguistic factors to understand these classifi
- Author
- Tsai-Ann McCarthy
- Language
- EN