A cognitive model of“social voice”in sociolinguistic perception is proposed in this paper,which explores how language use reflects social identity and how listeners interpret these linguistic features to form social...A cognitive model of“social voice”in sociolinguistic perception is proposed in this paper,which explores how language use reflects social identity and how listeners interpret these linguistic features to form social judgments.Moreover,social meaning involves the stereotypes or judgments people attach to certain ways of speaking.The social cognition processes how speakers perceive these linguistic cues to form those judgments.Linguistic features act as indexes of social categories.Context determines how these features are interpreted.This interplay between language,identity,and cognition reveals how societal norms,biases,and cognitive processes shape communication.Social voice in sociolinguistic perception reveals how language both reflects and reinforces social hierarchies.By understanding the cognitive mechanisms behind these processes,such as automatic stereotyping and contextual flexibility,we can challenge biases and promote equitable communication.Future research should prioritize intersectionality,technological ethics,and strategies to amplify marginalized voices,fostering a society in which linguistic diversity is celebrated rather than stigmatized.展开更多
文摘A cognitive model of“social voice”in sociolinguistic perception is proposed in this paper,which explores how language use reflects social identity and how listeners interpret these linguistic features to form social judgments.Moreover,social meaning involves the stereotypes or judgments people attach to certain ways of speaking.The social cognition processes how speakers perceive these linguistic cues to form those judgments.Linguistic features act as indexes of social categories.Context determines how these features are interpreted.This interplay between language,identity,and cognition reveals how societal norms,biases,and cognitive processes shape communication.Social voice in sociolinguistic perception reveals how language both reflects and reinforces social hierarchies.By understanding the cognitive mechanisms behind these processes,such as automatic stereotyping and contextual flexibility,we can challenge biases and promote equitable communication.Future research should prioritize intersectionality,technological ethics,and strategies to amplify marginalized voices,fostering a society in which linguistic diversity is celebrated rather than stigmatized.
