Language and Status: The Social Stratification of Bilingualism in the Basque Autonomous Community.

The article focuses on the relationship between bilingualism and social status in the Basque Autonomous Community, examining how knowledge of Euskera intersects with occupation, education, and identity. Topics include the historical and political role of Euskera in shaping Basque identity, the socio...

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Publicado en:International Social Science Review Vol. 102; no. 1; pp. 69 - 85
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Pi Gamma Mu Inc. 2026
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Sumario:The article focuses on the relationship between bilingualism and social status in the Basque Autonomous Community, examining how knowledge of Euskera intersects with occupation, education, and identity. Topics include the historical and political role of Euskera in shaping Basque identity, the sociolinguistic dynamics of diglossia and folk versus elite bilingualism, and the propagation of Basque through educational models and immersion programs.