Question

Question
Which of the following options best analyzes how language can be a divisive force in states where most people speak the same language?(1 point)
Responses

The development of pidgin languages creates tension between dialect groups that can lead to political competition.
The development of pidgin languages creates tension between dialect groups that can lead to political competition.

Despite speaking the same language, regional dialects can reinforce cultural differences and influence migration.
Despite speaking the same language, regional dialects can reinforce cultural differences and influence migration.

The adoption of an official language can create tensions between people who speak different dialects, leading to conflict.
The adoption of an official language can create tensions between people who speak different dialects, leading to conflict.

Stark cultural differences between dialect groups often lead to violent clashes as one group seeks independence.
Stark cultural differences between dialect groups often lead to violent clashes as one group seeks independence.

Answer 1

The adoption of an official language can create tensions between people who speak different dialects, leading to conflict.

Explanation: Choosing one dialect/standard as the official form can marginalize speakers of other regional varieties, affect access to government jobs, education and services, and thus become a source of political grievance. The other options are less accurate (pidgins typically arise in multilingual contact situations; dialectal differences may reinforce identity but don’t necessarily drive migration; violent separatism from dialect differences is exaggerated).