Glottophobia or Linguistic Discrimination

Authors

  • Tsiuri Akhvlediani Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
  • Maria Burchak-Abramovichi University Lumiere Lyon 2, France

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55804/jtsu.15120473.2025.18.02

Keywords:

glottophobia, linguistic discrimination, xenophobia, accent

Abstract

Each language has its own unique cultural and social purpose. The cultural, geographical, and historical heritage of each region and country is reflected in the different languages and customs that are characteristic and distinctive of these regions. It is worth noting that each language reflects its own unique spirituality and its own way of representing the world and life in different contexts. This is why it is so important to preserve and respect diverse cultural heritage. Communication between speakers of different languages is essential for advancing scientific discove­ry, fostering technological innovation, shaping economic and cultural standards, and enhancing global interaction and human connection.

The article examines the phenomenon of glottophobia. Glottophobia is linguistic discrimination and as linguistic discrimination, as one of the forms of xenophobia, it represents the violation of the civil and / or economic rights of a person or ethnic group due to their lack of knowledge or insufficient knowledge of a particular language. Our article discusses the negative impact of glottophobia and the many perspectives of combating this phenomenon in various fields, such as work, education, culture, politics, etc. Glottophobia can have a dangerous impact, as it may lead to low self-esteem, exclusion from social groups, and anxiety about work and the future. Our article also explore the reasons why some languages and accents are subject to the greatest discrimination and which regions have different linguistic habits and traditions. It is important to note that combating glottophobia and linguistic discrimination is a complex process that requires attention and massive efforts. It is crucial to understand that each language has its own unique cultural and social significance. Interaction between people speaking different languages is essential for optimizing progress in the fields of scientific discoveries, technological initiatives, changes in economic and cultural standards, and interpersonal relations.

Author Biographies

Tsiuri Akhvlediani, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor, Professor Emeritus Tsiuri Akhvelediani has been working at the Iv. Javakhishvili State University since 1967. Under his leadership, more than three dozen doctoral theses have been defended (in the field of Romance languages ​- French, Italian and Spanish languages) and his former doctoral students are currently working at Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Telavi universities. In 1994 - 2006, Professor Tsiuri Akhvelediani was the Head of the French Language Department of the Iv. Javakhishvili State University, in 2006 - 2009 - the Head of the Department of Romance Philology (French, Italian and Spanish Languages ​​and Literature). Tsiuri Akhvlediani is the author of more than 450 scientific works in the field of Romance Philology (French, Italian, Spanish languages), including 8 monographs and 7 textbooks. She has participated in more than 100 local and international conferences and congresses. She is the author of the idea, as well as one of the authors and a member of the editorial committee of the 3-volume "French-Georgian Fundamental Dictionary" and one of the authors of the "French-Georgian and Georgian-French Thematic-Field Dictionary". Professor Tsiuri Akhvlediani is responsible for the functioning of the "Romance Languages" Master's Program at Kutaisi and Batumi State Universities (1995-2005). Prof. Ts. Akhvlediani, since 2006, has included the subject “Comparative Typology of Georgian and Romance Languages” in the Master’s curriculum. Professor Tsiuri Akhvlediani has completed numerous professional internships at various European universities, including Sorbonne University (Institute of Phonetics and Applied Linguistics, with Professor Jacqueline Vésier), as well as Grenoble, Rome, Moscow, Venice (Ca’Foscari), Madrid and other universities. Professor Tsiuri Akhvlediani has been awarded 2 Iv. Javakhishvili Medals, the Order of Honor, the Iv. Javakhishvili Order of Merit. Tbilisi State University Gold Medal and the French Ministry of Education "Officer of the Order of the Palm Branch of Academics". Professor Tsiuri Akhvlediani is a member of the International Association of Typological Linguistics (ALT), a member of the International Organization of French Language Teachers, one of the founders and a member of the Board of the G. Akhvlediani Society for the History of Linguistics.

Maria Burchak-Abramovichi, University Lumiere Lyon 2, France

Maria Burchak-Abramovichi - Master of Didactics of French as a Foreign Language (University Lumiere Lyon 2, France), since 2021 doctoral student in Philology (Tbilisi State University).

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Published

2025-12-12

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Akhvlediani, T., & Burchak-Abramovichi, M. (2025). Glottophobia or Linguistic Discrimination. Issues of Linguistics, (18). https://doi.org/10.55804/jtsu.15120473.2025.18.02

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No. 18 (2025): Issues of Linguistics

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