Father tongue, motherland: the birth of languages in South Asia

Asian Ethnicity 2026

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Authors: Sushil Subham Rout
DOI: 10.1080/14631369.2026.2631590
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Abstract

In contemporary South Asia, language continues to function as a label of identity, citizenship, and political belonging. Debates over linguistic federalism, minority rights, migration, and cross-bo...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Linguistic and Sociocultural Studies South Asian Studies and Diaspora Multilingual Education and Policy

Publication details

Journal / source
Asian Ethnicity
Pages
1–3
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN