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Peer reviewedAllardt, Erik – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1984
Discusses the problems encountered in defining a language minority. Lists four basic criteria common to all language minorities: (1) self-categorization; (2) common descent; (3) distinctive linguistic, cultural, or historical traits related to language; and (4) social organization which places the group in a minority position. (SED)
Descriptors: Criteria, Cultural Pluralism, Dialects, Ethnic Groups
