Language and Linguistic Violence in Education Field

Abstract

This study, which is entitled “Language and Linguistic Violence in Education Field”, deals with the use of language in educational field. The use of a violent language entails psychological and physical violence. There are many factors for an individual to have a violent language, including community, family, and school environment. Therefore, this issue has to be addressed seriously in educational settings. Schools should be made like a centre where positive influences to be placed on individual’s language and intellect. The texts studies in schools should be composed in a way that takes into account the feelings of all. Besides, the nation’s philosophy of forming individual’s language and thought is reflected in these texts in terms of individual’s behaviour and etiquette. Hereby, there must plan for building individuals free from hatred and violence. This study is divided into two sections, conclusions, and list of references. Section one is entitled “Language and Linguistic Violence from Social Perspective”. It covers the concept of language and its use; linguistic violence definition; psychological concept of linguistic violence; characteristics of a violent language; the impact of linguistic violence on family and society; and the social factors of linguistic violence. Section two, Language and Linguistic Violence in Education, addresses linguistic violence in education; the connection between linguistic violence and violent behaviour; the relationship between linguistic violence and communication; language plans in education system; characteristics of language in educational field; and language functions.