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Language and the demand for self-determination

What is it about?

Contrary to the expectations of governments that employ restrictive, assimilationist language policies, I find that more severe restrictions on minority languages tend to increase minority demands for self-determination rather than cultivate national unity.

Why is it important?

The results demonstrate that severe language restrictions can result in less rather than more national unity in the form of stronger minority demands for self-determination.

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