Rationales, Categories, Solutions, and Constraints in the Management of Linguistic Diversity: From Language to Religion ... and Back?

This paper offers a comprehensive examination of issues related to linguistic justice, minority language arrangements. It explores the underlying reasons for extending linguistic protections, encompassing both instrumental needs and identity–based arguments. It compares territorial and non–territorial approaches related to the implementation of minority language rights. It focuses on the evolving definitions of linguistic minorities, underlining emerging perspectives on self–identification, multilingual belongings and hybrid identities.