Language Shift and Endangered Process of Native Languages in Generation Z among British Pakistani Diaspora Due to Interethnic Marriages: The Role of English as a Lingua Franca a Qualitative Descriptive Study
Keywords:
Language shift, endangered languages, interethnic marriages, English as lingua franca, British Pakistani diasporaAbstract
Within the British Pakistani diaspora, this study examines the impact of interethnic marriages on language and cultural dynamics among Generation Z. It also emphasizes the significance of English as a lingua franca. Maintaining their rich linguistic heritage presents a number of issues for British Pakistanis, particularly those who marry outside their ethnic group. Through semi-structured interviews and latent theme analysis, this study examines the behaviors of five Manchester, UK households and reveals that the parents are conscious of the need of conserving the regional languages spoken by Generation Z. However, parents are also addressing in this research the variables that lead to a language shift, such as the importance of native languages, the dominance of English, and the lack of support from family and society. This study emphasizes how vital it is to assist these communities, as if we don't, the process of native language engendering will quickly lead to language extinction.
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