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We describe some general characteristics of youth languages and street slang and discuss the differences and commonalities of African and European youth languages and street slang. I also discusses the social and historical factors that lead to youth languages and street slang.
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Interestingly, in Europe street slang is mainly used for emphasising an ethnic identity somewhat rebelling against mainstream society which is perceived of as discriminating. In Africa, ethnicity does not play such a prominent role in street slang
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This page is a summary of: Multi-ethnolects: Kebabnorsk, Perkerdansk, Verlan, Kanakensprache, Straattaal, etc., De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1515/9781614513711.229.
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