Multilingualism and the Glorious Pathway to Equity and Justice
by Marina Siskos, Teacher of English (TESOL), EN<>EL Certified Translator Key words: multilingualism, understanding, justice, equity, equality, community, opportunities Justice can transcend all but communication. The discussion touches upon an often neglected interlocking between communication, justice and equity, delving into the revolutionary, yet imperceptible, means to integrate the cardinal virtues of multilingualism. 27 At times, multilingualism in the West is a misnomer for foreign language (or dialect) tolerance, with the latter failing to capture the quintessence of both justice and fairness. Yet, language is one of the scarce and integral means that establish equal opportunity and fair treatment. The significance of the research into the interplay between living multilingualism and the realization of equity and justice is prevalent within the working reality of any Teacher of English performing in a multilingual learners’ background. The sa...