Skutnabb-Kangas, T. (2016). Linguistic Human Rights. In Solan, Larry and Tiersma, Peter (eds). Oxford Handbook on Language and Law. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 235-247. www.academia.edu. https://www.academia.edu/22515846/Linguistic_Human_Rights_In_Solan_Larry_and_Tiersma_Peter_eds_Oxford_Handbook_on_
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Abstract:
The text discusses the importance of linguistic human rights (LRs) within the broader context of human rights, highlighting the historical relationship between language and power dynamics in society. It emphasizes that language rights have often been taken for granted by dominant linguistic groups, while marginalized groups such as Indigenous and tribal peoples struggle for recognition and protection of their language rights. The piece further asserts that cultural diversity is integral to biodiversity, positing that the preservation of linguistic rights is crucial for social justice and nature conservation.