Reshaping Indigenous language and identity in an urban setting
What is it about?
This article is about indigenous heritage language speakers in an urban environment and their attitudes and preferences about the two languages they speak: their indigenous language (Shipibo) and Spanish.
Why is it important?
In this study we have analyzed the changes in attitudes by speakers of Shipibo in Cantagallo, a small community located in the center of Lima, Peru. Our initial questionnaire was administered in 2002, shortly after the community moved to Cantagallo, and our final questionnaire was carried out in 2017, shortly before the community temporarily moved to another location while Cantagallo is rebuilt. Participants showed strongly positive attitudes towards Shipibo in both dates.
Perspectives
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1367006918762164
The following have contributed to this page: Dr Liliana E. Sanchez and Dr Elisabeth Mayer
