Minorités majoritaires et majorités minoritaires : des oxymorons? L’exemple des minorités de langue officielle au Canada

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Title
Minorités majoritaires et majorités minoritaires : des oxymorons? L’exemple des minorités de langue officielle au Canada
Abstract
The author points out that Canada's language situation is unique in the world: two linguistic minorities and two linguistic majorities serve as each other's reason for being. Depending on whether they are located inside or outside Quebec, French-language and English-language communities are official minorities or majorities. Linguistic demography is essential for defining them. She argues that while the numerical criterion appears simple at first, it proves risky because it is very flexible and changes according to the variables selected. In addition, it disregards all sociolinguistic criteria. The author recommends using a more complex model in order to determine the status of linguistic minority or majority.
Publication
Minorités linguistiques et société/ Linguistic Minorities and Society
Volume
Vol. 3
Pages
19-40
Date
2013
Language
fr
URL
Citation
Laur, Elke. “Minorités majoritaires et majorités minoritaires : des oxymorons? L’exemple des minorités de langue officielle au Canada.” Minorités linguistiques et société/ Linguistic Minorities and Society Vol. 3 (2013): 19–40. http://www.erudit.org/revue/minling/2013/v/n3/1016686ar.pdf.
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