THE ROLE OF SOCIAL IDENTITY IN DEVELOPING SOCIALINGUISTIC COMPETENCE IN PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS

This study examines the impact of social identity on the development of sociolinguistic competence among primary school learners. Social identity, shaped by factors such as culture, gender, and community, plays a crucial role in how children engage with language in diverse social environments. By investigating the ways in which students' personal and social identities influence their linguistic behavior, the paper highlights the dynamic relationship between identity formation and language acquisition in early education.