Abstract
This article explores the difference between equality and the absence of
discrimination within the area of language use. It draws on examples of social practices
of linguistic inequality in Slovakia, and analyses how these are regulated by Slovak law,
international law and laws of countries of best practices. The article argues that these
examples represent three different models of linguistic equality: formal equality, equality
of opportunities and substantive linguistic equality. It will analyse how these approaches
empower or disadvantage speakers of minority languages, and what normative guide they
provide for linguistic equality.
| Original language | English (Ireland) |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal Of Linguistics |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |
Authors (Note for portal: view the doc link for the full list of authors)
- Authors
- Janos Fiala-Butora
