Tove Skutnabb-Kangas
Tove Skutnabb-Kangas is a renowned Finnish linguist and educator, known for her work in the fields of linguistic human rights, multilingual education, and language policy. Her research highlights the importance of linguistic diversity and the rights of speakers of minority languages, emphasizing that language exclusion can lead to systemic disenfranchisement. Skutnabb-Kangas has advocated for the recognition and preservation of all languages, arguing that linguistic rights are crucial for access to education, justice, and equality. Her influential scholarship has made significant contributions to understanding the interplay between language, identity, and social justice.
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Linguistic human rights scholar Tove Skutnabb-Kangas characterises linguistic exclusion as a form of systemic disenfranchisement.
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