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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY IN CRIMINOLOGY AND SOCIOLINGUISTICS IMPACT OF JAIL ENVIRONMENT ON TEENAGERS LINGUISTIC EXPRESSION

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2022(VII-III).01      10.31703/gsr.2022(VII-III).01      Published : Sep 2022

Interdisciplinary Study in Criminology and Sociolinguistics: Impact of Jail Environment on Teenager’s Linguistic Expression

Abstract

    Beyond the sphere of freedom, a whole new layer of subculture thrives within prison walls in most countries, which is often neglected. This research focuses on identifying the language attitudes among prisoners and their impact on youth incarcerated there. The study is based on conversational analysis techniques, and the research framework is established on the emblem of both the behaviourist and interactionist approaches in linguistic cognition. Also, it offers a unique opportunity to bring together the disciplines of sociolinguistics, behavioural studies and criminology. The target audience is highly specific as it comprises individuals directly exposed to jails. A semi-structured interview was conducted from the participants. This study finds that insulting and abusive linguistic expressions are largely practiced in Jail Systems which cause deteriorating harm to the well-being and social development of young individuals imprisoned there.

    Critical Discourse Analysis, Impact on Teenagers, Negative Linguistic Environment, Prison Argot, Prisons in Pakistan, Well-being

    (1) Seerat Fatima
    Department of English, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Sabboor Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Fatima, S., & Hussain, M. S. (2022). Interdisciplinary Study in Criminology and Sociolinguistics: Impact of Jail Environment on Teenager’s Linguistic Expression. Global Sociological Review, VII(III), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2022(VII-III).01

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Fatima, Seerat, and Muhammad Sabboor Hussain. 2022. "Interdisciplinary Study in Criminology and Sociolinguistics: Impact of Jail Environment on Teenager’s Linguistic Expression." Global Sociological Review, VII (III): 1-9 doi: 10.31703/gsr.2022(VII-III).01

HARVARD

    HARVARD : FATIMA, S. & HUSSAIN, M. S. 2022. Interdisciplinary Study in Criminology and Sociolinguistics: Impact of Jail Environment on Teenager’s Linguistic Expression. Global Sociological Review, VII, 1-9.

MHRA

    MHRA : Fatima, Seerat, and Muhammad Sabboor Hussain. 2022. "Interdisciplinary Study in Criminology and Sociolinguistics: Impact of Jail Environment on Teenager’s Linguistic Expression." Global Sociological Review, VII: 1-9

MLA

    MLA : Fatima, Seerat, and Muhammad Sabboor Hussain. "Interdisciplinary Study in Criminology and Sociolinguistics: Impact of Jail Environment on Teenager’s Linguistic Expression." Global Sociological Review, VII.III (2022): 1-9 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Fatima, Seerat and Hussain, Muhammad Sabboor (2022), "Interdisciplinary Study in Criminology and Sociolinguistics: Impact of Jail Environment on Teenager’s Linguistic Expression", Global Sociological Review, VII (III), 1-9

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Fatima, Seerat, and Muhammad Sabboor Hussain. "Interdisciplinary Study in Criminology and Sociolinguistics: Impact of Jail Environment on Teenager’s Linguistic Expression." Global Sociological Review VII, no. III (2022): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2022(VII-III).01