Cultural Identity - Language

Language

Language is something that everyone can relate to. Citizenship can be changed, along with religion. But with language, it reminds us of out Cultural Identity.

Language includes the way people speak with one peers in their group. People speak differently with their friends and family than with strangers. Language is a main component of Cultural Identity.

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