Language and Shame
Language forms a part of one's identity. When it was a time to decide a topic
for my dissertation for MA Sociology of Goa University I began thinking, why
people in Goa hesitate to speak Konkani? We say Konkani is our mother tongue
and it should be preserved as it is loosing its significance.I wonder why?
Some say the reason for the decline in the use of Konkani language is the
domination of English in spheres of education, career opportunities, social
status etc.But more than getting status I found that shame is the main cause of
this hesitation.
I want your help to know more about this problem. Please send me your comments
for the following question.
Have you ever experienced any incident where in you or any one felt ashamed of
speaking Konkani?
Please describe the incident in as much detail as you can and send me your
responses to my email ID <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thanking you,
Avita
