The Intersection of Linguistic Diversity and Social Hierarchy in British English: Examining the Relationship Between Accent and Status

Артемʼєва В. Г. The Intersection of Linguistic Diversity and Social Hierarchy in British English: Examining the Relationship Between Accent and Status : кваліфікаційна робота освітнього рівня «магістр» : 035 Філологія / наук. кер. Н. М. Нестеренко. Київ, 2023. 101 с.

This master's thesis aims to explore the complex relationship between linguistic diversity and social hierarchy in British English, specifically examining how accent plays a role in determining social status. The research questions address how British accents are perceived, the importance of accent for determining social status, the existence of accent-based discrimination, and how individuals perceive the relationship between accent and social status. The study uses theoretical frameworks for understanding the relationship between language and social identity and a multi-faceted approach to data collection. The methodology used allows for a more systematic and rigorous examination of the topic, contributing to the development of a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between accent and social hierarchy in British English. Chapter 1 provides a contextualization of the topic through the survey of sociolinguistic literature, chapter 2 focuses on the methodology and data collection techniques, and chapter 3 presents the findings and analysis of the data, as well as limitations of the study and recommendations for future research.