THE CONCEPT OF SOCIAL STATUS: HISTORICAL EVOLUTION AND LINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVES
Keywords:
Social status, social hierarchy, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, identity, power.Abstract
Social status is a multidimensional concept that plays a central role in understanding social interaction, hierarchy, and identity construction. This study explores the evolution of the concept of social status across historical periods and examines its interpretation in various disciplines, particularly in linguistics. The research highlights how social status is reflected in language use, discourse, and communicative behavior. Using a qualitative and analytical approach, the paper synthesizes classical and modern theoretical frameworks to demonstrate the dynamic nature of social status in both traditional and contemporary societies.
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