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.
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.
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.
1 answer
The option that best analyzes how language can be a divisive force in states where most people speak the same language is:
Despite speaking the same language, regional dialects can reinforce cultural differences and influence migration.
This response highlights how even within a single language, variations in dialect can create distinct cultural identities, leading to social divisions and potential conflicts, as well as influencing migration patterns based on these cultural differences.
