Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Orginal Publication Date
1993
Journal Title
Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Volume
16
Issue
ees/vol16/iss2
First Page
[165]
Last Page
178
Abstract
This paper presents the argument that there are many similarities between the linguistic and cultural repression experienced by Basques in Spain and Mexican Americans in the United States. Linguistic and cultural repression, both historically and currently, is analyzed in terms of various language policies, especially those policies related to language use in school. The struggle for and importance of bilingual education for language and cultural maintenance is discussed. The paper concludes with the caution that the rise of conservative political groups such as The English Only Movement demonstrates that concern about linguistic and cultural repression is as imperative currently as it was historically.
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Copyright, ©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1993