Description
This comprehensive study investigates how children acquire sociolinguistic variation and learn to use language appropriately within their communities. The book examines the developmental processes by which young speakers internalize community linguistic norms and develop awareness of social stratification in language use.
Drawing on empirical research and case studies, the authors analyze how factors such as age, gender, social class, and ethnicity influence children’s language acquisition and variation. The work provides insights into the relationship between linguistic development and social identity formation during childhood and adolescence.
Part of the prestigious Studies in Language Variation and Change series, this volume contributes to our understanding of sociolinguistics and developmental linguistics. It offers valuable perspectives for researchers, linguists, and educators interested in how children navigate the complexities of language variation in real-world social contexts.
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