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