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Language maintenance, for example in the form of [[Language Revitalization|language revitalization]], is an important tool to limit or reverse [[Language Endangerment|language endangerment]]. This is generally a positive thing as languages, cultures and identities are preserved. However, the act of maintaining a language can cause conflicts with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN). Some possible sources of conflict between the SDGs and language maintenance can be found in the following pages. | Language maintenance, for example in the form of [[Language Revitalization|language revitalization]], is an important tool to limit or reverse [[Language Endangerment|language endangerment]]. This is generally a positive thing as languages, cultures and identities are preserved. However, the act of maintaining a language can cause conflicts with the [[Sustainable development goals|Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)]] of the United Nations (UN). Some possible sources of conflict between the SDGs and language maintenance can be found in the following pages. | ||
==== Language revitalization programs might lead to decreased quality of or access to education ==== | ==== Language revitalization programs might lead to decreased quality of or access to education ==== | ||
[[Sustainable Development Goal 4]] | [[Sustainable Development Goal 4]]: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all | ||
[[Language Revitalization]] | [[Language Revitalization]] | ||
[[Goals of Revitalization]] | [[Goals of Revitalization]] | ||
==== Mental wellbeing of communities might suffer from inappropriate language maintenance approaches ==== | |||
[[Sustainable Development Goal 3]]: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages | |||
[[Goals of Revitalization]] | |||
[[Approaches to Language Endangerement|Approaches to Language Endangerment]] | |||
==== Violating gender equality by revitalizing and reproducing outdated language biases ==== | |||
[[Sustainable Development Goal 5]]: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls | |||
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[[Category:Well-being]] | |||
[[Category:Gender Equality]] | |||
[[Category:Quality Education]] | |||
Revision as of 16:14, 21 January 2023
Language maintenance, for example in the form of language revitalization, is an important tool to limit or reverse language endangerment. This is generally a positive thing as languages, cultures and identities are preserved. However, the act of maintaining a language can cause conflicts with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN). Some possible sources of conflict between the SDGs and language maintenance can be found in the following pages.
Language revitalization programs might lead to decreased quality of or access to education
Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Mental wellbeing of communities might suffer from inappropriate language maintenance approaches
Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Approaches to Language Endangerment
Violating gender equality by revitalizing and reproducing outdated language biases
Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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