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September 5, 2025Open LinguisticsOpen Access

Theory of ecology of pressures as a tool for classifying language shift in bilingual communities

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GGGrace A. GomashieRTRoland Terborg

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Overview

Observational analysis classifies language shift in a bilingual Nahuatl-Spanish community, suggesting ongoing language maintenance challenges.

Key Points

  • Nahuatl remains vigorous and is actively used in homes and community interactions, contrasting with rising Spanish use among youth.
  • Data collected from 207 responses reveals the dynamics of language preference across different age groups within Tlaxco.
  • Utilizing the ecology of pressure theory, the study categorizes phases of language shift and pressures impacting Nahuatl's survival.
  • The findings highlight a crucial point in Tlaxco's sociolinguistic context, indicating potential risks for Nahuatl if current trends persist.

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Gomashie et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb4d276d6d5674bcd013d5https://doi.org/10.1515/opli-2025-0065
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