IRANIAN BILINGUALS’ REVERSE CODE-SWITCHING: UNVEILING IMPLICIT POWER DYNAMICS

Аннотация

This study delves into the phenomenon of reverse code-switching among Iranian bilinguals, aiming to unveil implicit power dynamics embedded within linguistic practices. Reverse code-switching, the phenomenon where speakers of a dominant language insert elements of a non-dominant language into their speech, often signifies sociolinguistic complexities and power negotiations. Through qualitative analysis of bilingual interactions, this research explores how Iranian bilinguals strategically employ reverse code-switching as a subtle assertion of identity, resistance, or affiliation within social contexts. By examining linguistic behaviors in various sociocultural settings, the study uncovers nuanced power dynamics that underlie language choice and linguistic hybridity among Iranian bilinguals. KEYWORDS Iranian bilinguals, reverse code-switching, power dynamics, language choice, sociolinguistics, identity, linguistic hybridity, sociocultural contexts.