OUTH LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL STRATIFICATION: THE ROLE OF SLANG IN SOCIAL IDENTITY FORMATION
Keywords:
Slang, youth language, social stratification, linguistic capital, sociolinguistics, identity formation, linguistic innovationAbstract
Slang is an important element of youth language and social stratification,
playing a major role in defining social identity and group affiliation. This article analyzes
how slang affects social stratification, linguistic innovation, and communication dynamics
among young people. It also focuses on aspects of slang such as creating differences
between social groups, its use as linguistic capital, and its dissemination through modern
technologies. The article also examines the changing nature of slang and its impact on
language and social relations.
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