ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-134-028 · ATLAS 251

Indexical Order

A gradual process of social interpretation through which linguistic features refer to styles, groups, and valued social images.

Explanation

A gradual process of social interpretation through which linguistic features refer to styles, groups, and evaluated social images. A sound can evoke entire social figures and attitudes beyond its immediate origin.

Example

A pronunciation may initially index a region and later a social stereotype.

Counterexample

Direct locative deixis alone does not constitute a social indexical order.

Distinction

Distinguishing indexicality: Direct locative deixis alone does not yet constitute a social indexical order.

Effect on thought and perception

A sound can evoke entire social figures and attitudes beyond its immediate origin.

Resonance

Indexical order makes a directed relationship perceptible: A sound can evoke entire social figures and attitudes beyond its immediate origin.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Indexical Order“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-134-028. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-134-028

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