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
- Event series
- The British Academy Conferences
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
A conference programme and tickets will be added closer to the event.
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