Re:Almost half of Californians speak a non-English language ...
by musicale on Friday November 24, 2023 @04:26PM
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> If I speak another language, I will lose who I am to the dominant culture
I find this reason very compelling.
Personally I see it as a huge positive to be able to communicate with people and to enjoy cultural benefits - but what about the harms? What about the negative or undesired cultural values that you might absorb and adopt? And what about losing or forgetting your original culture, values and sense of self, and becoming someone you no longer recognize?
I find this reason very compelling.
Personally I see it as a huge positive to be able to communicate with people and to enjoy cultural benefits - but what about the harms? What about the negative or undesired cultural values that you might absorb and adopt? And what about losing or forgetting your original culture, values and sense of self, and becoming someone you no longer recognize?