LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 25:6 June 2025
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Accent Diversity Across Cultures: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Linguistic Variations

Sri Harini S. and
Dr. Sreejana S.

Abstract

This qualitative study explores the complex relationship between accent diversity, sociocultural dynamics, and language education through the lens of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). Specifically, the research focuses on how speakers from regions such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka perceive, experience, and navigate accent diversity. By analysing interviews with 15 participants from these states, this study highlights the influence of cultural, social, and geographical factors on accent variation and its impact on communication, identity, and socio-economic mobility. Findings suggest that dominant ideologies favour certain accents while marginalizing others, leading to inequities in educational and professional contexts. The study advocates for inclusive pedagogical practices and policies that challenge linguistic biases and promote social justice.

Keywords: accent diversity, CDA, identity, sociocultural, socio-economic

Introduction

India's linguistic diversity is one of its most defining features, but this diversity extends beyond just languages to the accents in which those languages are spoken. From Delhi to Tamil Nadu, and from Bihar to Kerala, the way people speak often carries deeper socio-cultural meanings, influencing perceptions of identity, intelligence, and social status. Accents, though often overlooked, play a critical role in shaping communication dynamics and determining social mobility in both educational and professional settings. This study delves into how accent diversity affects individuals in key regions of India - Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka - by exploring how certain accents are valued over others. Through Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), we uncover how these accent biases create inequalities and how language education can evolve to promote social justice and inclusivity.

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Sri Harini S.
I-year student, Fashion Technology Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Sriharini.24ft@kct.ac.in
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Dr. Sreejana S. Assistant Professor of English Department of Languages and Communication Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. India
sreejana.s.sci@kct.ac.in

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