Language and Power in Various Social Contexts

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10.2991/978-2-494069-29-9_10How to use a DOI?

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Language; Power; Society; Context

Abstract

Language and power are two different domains. However, as language is an instrument of communication and power is an organizing principle in every society, language and power become an interest of study in the field of sociolinguistics. Thus, this paper focused on how power is enacted through language use. Reviewing several related works of literature, the results indicate that language reveals power in society. Language and power are found in various places in society, including family, occupation, socio-economic class, politics, race, gender, mass media, and social media. Power in a language can be instrumental or influential. Language plays a vital role in maintaining ideology in society. In addition, language and power are inseparable. When language is used, one should not forget to include society and its contexts.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ni Luh Putu Sri Adnyani
AU  - Ni Komang Arie Suwastini
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/12
TI  - Language and Power in Various Social Contexts
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Languages and Arts across Cultures (ICLAAC 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 86
EP  - 95
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-494069-29-9_10
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-494069-29-9_10
ID  - Adnyani2022
ER  -