Irish language in Northern Ireland

Description:

"The phrase 'our own language' has come to symbolize the importance of the Irish language to Irish identity for many Nationalists in Northern Ireland. However, different interests compete to have their version of the meaning and importance of the Irish language accepted. This book investigates the role of the Irish language movement in the social construction of competing versions of Irish political and cultural identity in Northern Ireland, arguing that for some Nationalists, the Irish language has become an alternative point of political access and expression."--Jacket.

subjects: Group identity,  Irish language,  Language and culture,  Language policy,  Political aspects,  Political aspects of Irish language,  Social aspects,  Social aspects of Irish language

Places: Northern Ireland