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<p>One indicator that societal engagement is present in a society is the extent to which the majority population accepts that minority cultures and languages are an integral part of mainstream society and not seen as ‘marginal’. Marginalisation will only lead to theisolation of minority cultures and languages and can result in the assimilation of individuals belonging to minorities. Thus, by developing inclusive language policies, the political decision-makers evidence concerns for the well-being of the entire population, not only the majority. The rights of minorities to use their languages should be clearly defined and adequately protected by legislation, including regular monitoring of its implementation. By the same token, measures aimed at promoting official languages must be implemented in a way that respects the identity and the linguistic needs of minorities.</p>

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Commentary on Jonathan Bernaerts’ ‘Translation in a Minority Language’

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    2025年8月12日

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  • Tove H. Malloy

摘要

One indicator that societal engagement is present in a society is the extent to which the majority population accepts that minority cultures and languages are an integral part of mainstream society and not seen as ‘marginal’. Marginalisation will only lead to theisolation of minority cultures and languages and can result in the assimilation of individuals belonging to minorities. Thus, by developing inclusive language policies, the political decision-makers evidence concerns for the well-being of the entire population, not only the majority. The rights of minorities to use their languages should be clearly defined and adequately protected by legislation, including regular monitoring of its implementation. By the same token, measures aimed at promoting official languages must be implemented in a way that respects the identity and the linguistic needs of minorities.