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

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.

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.