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Social class and language in Glasgow1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 December 2008

Ronald K. S. Macaulay
Ronald K. S. Macaulay
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Pitzer College
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Abstract

A number of studies have shown regular correlation between linguistic variation and social-class differences. Definition and identification of social class in a particular situation, however, still presents problems. The problems are discussed with reference to a study in Glasgow where occupation was used as the sole criterion for social-class membership.

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Language in Society , Volume 5 , Issue 2 , August 1976, pp. 173 - 188
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1976

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