Sindhi and Urdu Speaking Parents’ Attitude to Teach Mother Tongue to their Children in Karachi
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This qualitative study investigated the attitudes of Sindhi and Urdu-speaking parents in Karachi towards teaching their mother tongues to their children. The study investigated the patterns of language choice, reasons, and preferences for mother tongue transmission in a multilingual metropolitan situation, as language is a crucial component of identity and cultural preservation. The findings of the study reveal that children from Urdu-speaking households showed a preference for English communication, influenced by educational environments that value the language. On the other hand, Sindhi-speaking children demonstrated proficiency in multiple languages, enabling them to navigate various contexts. Language preferences were altered by socio-demographic factors, including socioeconomic status and cultural background. The results have highlighted the need for community involvement in plural language policies that enhance language pluralism to promote the national and regional languages of the country.
Authors: Ufaq Binte Jamal, Muhammad Zaman
Institutions: Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Federal Urdu University
Language: English
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4416909497