Linguistic Injustice and Inequality in the Public Domain

Thu 6 - Fri 7 Mar 2025, 10:00 - 17:00

Accessibility
Accessible parking
Baby changing facilities
British Sign Language
Hearing loop
Online and in person
Subtitles
Wheelchair accessible venue

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Venue
Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling, Airthrey Road, Stirling FK9 4LA
Price
£50-£100

British Academy/Wellcome Trust Conferences bring together scholars and specialists from around the world to explore themes related to health and wellbeing.

Most of the world is multilingual. Despite this, in most countries a monolingual bias still persists, meaning that monolingualism is often viewed as the norm and the most efficient service method. However, because of monolingual language laws, many individuals and communities face significant challenges in accessing resources and services. This is the case across a range of domains, including education, health and care, political life, the criminal legal system, and the labour market. Bringing together interdisciplinary experts and focussing on linguistic justice and inequality, this conference will examine how individuals and communities experience discrimination due to their language use. This conference will also explore the practical steps that must be taken to move towards linguistic justice and the provision of fair systems and services in the public domain.

Conference convenor:

Dr Colin Reilly

Speakers include:

Dr Tracey Costley, University of Essex
Professor Susanne Mohr, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Dr Zakeera Docrat, University of the Western Cape
Dr Beatrice Owiti, Meru University
Dr Natalia Rodriguez Vicente, University of Essex
Professor Rajendra Chetty, University of the Western Cape
Professor Nancy Kula, Leiden University
Professor Lina Hou, University of California, Santa Barbara
Professor Savi Namboodriripad, University of Michigan
Dr Hilaria Cruz, University of Louisville

Tickets to be released in spring 2025

Conference ticket prices:

  • In-person, general: £25 per day (£50 for both days)
  • In-person, concessions: free
  • Online admission: free

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