DOI: https://doi.org/10.63345/ijrsml.v13.i7.5
Sonal Jain1 & Dr. Akankasha Kathuria2
1Research Scholar
Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University
Uttarakhand, India
2Assistant Professor
Amity University
Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
Abstract
This study investigates the intersection between ethnolinguistic identity and career choices among multilingual Indian youth. India’s cultural and linguistic diversity presents a complex framework for understanding how language and identity influence career aspirations, decisions, and mobility. By exploring how multilingual youth perceive their mother tongues and regional dialects in relation to career prospects, this study reveals patterns that connect language pride, stigma, and socioeconomic opportunities. Through surveys, interviews, and statistical analysis conducted among 500 students from linguistically diverse backgrounds, the study identifies the emerging trends, constraints, and empowerment associated with multilingualism in shaping career trajectories. The research highlights the need for inclusive language policies in education and employment to bridge sociolinguistic disparities.
Keywords
Ethnolinguistic identity, multilingualism, career choices, Indian youth, language and employment
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