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Linguistic Identity
Linguistic Identity

Author(s): Mihaela Săftoiu
Subject(s): Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Ethnic Minorities Studies, Philosophy of Law
Published by: Editura Fundaţiei România de Mâine
Keywords: linguistic identity; micro-identity; community of language; national minority; constitutional guarantees; identity;

Summary/Abstract: Linguistic identity is an essential part of the identity of the individual. The language used in communication is a means of identification for the one who uses it because, on the one hand, it creates certain socio-historical conditionings with the human community to which the individual belongs, and on the other hand it contributes to the classification of the repsective individual in a majority group or a minority group on this criterion, analyzed alone or by corroborating with other identification criteria. In this context, the role of the state in ensuring the right to identity is extremely important. With reference to these considerations, in the Constitution of Romania and the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova there are multiple similarities, but also some relevant differences.

  • Issue Year: XVI/2022
  • Issue No: 16
  • Page Range: 141-144
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: English