The relationship between language, discourse and identity has always been a major area of sociolinguistic investigation. In more recent times, the field has bee

'Identity' is a central organizing feature of our social world. Across the social sciences and humanities, it is increasingly treated as something that is activ

Writing is not just about conveying ‘content’ but also about the representation of self. (One of the reasons people find writing difficult is that they do n

Language not only expresses identities but also constructs them. Starting from that point, Language and Identity examines the interrelationships between languag

The discursive construction of identity is often under the control of the dominant forces in society and frequently results in forms of manipulation and abuse.