Language Practices and Social Integration among Multi-Ethnic Youth: A Yoruba Perspective
This research investigates the influence of language practices on social integration among multi-ethnic youth, with a specific focus on the Yoruba ethnic group. Employing ethnographic methods such as participant observation, focus group discussions, and semi-structured interviews, the study explore...
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| author | Julius Ademola Oyewole Cecilia Funmilola Oyewole Peter Alani Oluwafunniyi Ayomide Jeremiah Adeseun Oyewole |
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This research investigates the influence of language practices on social integration among multi-ethnic youth, with a specific focus on the Yoruba ethnic group. Employing ethnographic methods such as participant observation, focus group discussions, and semi-structured interviews, the study explores how language choices and interactions shape the formation of social networks, group identities, and sense of belonging among youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds. By examining language use in various social contexts, including educational settings, peer groups, and digital communication platforms, this research aims to elucidate the role of language in facilitating or impeding intergroup cohesion and cultural exchange among Yoruba and other ethnic groups. The findings of this study have implications for promoting inclusive policies and intercultural understanding in multi-ethnic societies.
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| spelling | doaj-art-14e934bc306d4fc49fa6e1eaff83a8062025-08-20T02:12:37ZengLibraryPress@UFYoruba Studies Review2473-47132578-692X2025-04-0110110.32473/ysr.10.1.139157Language Practices and Social Integration among Multi-Ethnic Youth: A Yoruba PerspectiveJulius Ademola Oyewole0Cecilia Funmilola Oyewole1Peter Alani Oluwafunniyi Ayomide2Jeremiah Adeseun Oyewole3University of IlesaUniversity of IlesaUniversity of IlesaChrist the Redeemer Secondary School This research investigates the influence of language practices on social integration among multi-ethnic youth, with a specific focus on the Yoruba ethnic group. Employing ethnographic methods such as participant observation, focus group discussions, and semi-structured interviews, the study explores how language choices and interactions shape the formation of social networks, group identities, and sense of belonging among youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds. By examining language use in various social contexts, including educational settings, peer groups, and digital communication platforms, this research aims to elucidate the role of language in facilitating or impeding intergroup cohesion and cultural exchange among Yoruba and other ethnic groups. The findings of this study have implications for promoting inclusive policies and intercultural understanding in multi-ethnic societies. https://journals.flvc.org/ysr/article/view/139157language practicessocial integrationmulti-ethnic youthYorubaethnographycultural exchange |
| spellingShingle | Julius Ademola Oyewole Cecilia Funmilola Oyewole Peter Alani Oluwafunniyi Ayomide Jeremiah Adeseun Oyewole Language Practices and Social Integration among Multi-Ethnic Youth: A Yoruba Perspective Yoruba Studies Review language practices social integration multi-ethnic youth Yoruba ethnography cultural exchange |
| title | Language Practices and Social Integration among Multi-Ethnic Youth: A Yoruba Perspective |
| title_full | Language Practices and Social Integration among Multi-Ethnic Youth: A Yoruba Perspective |
| title_fullStr | Language Practices and Social Integration among Multi-Ethnic Youth: A Yoruba Perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Language Practices and Social Integration among Multi-Ethnic Youth: A Yoruba Perspective |
| title_short | Language Practices and Social Integration among Multi-Ethnic Youth: A Yoruba Perspective |
| title_sort | language practices and social integration among multi ethnic youth a yoruba perspective |
| topic | language practices social integration multi-ethnic youth Yoruba ethnography cultural exchange |
| url | https://journals.flvc.org/ysr/article/view/139157 |
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