Topic > Essay on oral language - 2007

50). This may apply to school environments where some individuals may not be aware of the known language and customs belonging to that culture. For example, some cultures do not practice the Christmas holiday, so they may not be aware of terms such as Santa Claus or the words of Christmas carols and the customary concept of gift-giving. The consequence to consider in this case is the inferiority that some children may feel, as they cannot participate fully because they are not used to the cultural holiday or the language used in the celebration. Emmitt explains the “Whorfian hypothesis” as an individual's perception of their society reflected by the language and culture encountered (2010, p. 54). Therefore, children from minority groups may experience feelings of inadequacy compared to their fellow students who are proficient in the traditional language and culture present. Therefore, socio-cultural indifferences and conflicts continue throughout society from which the perception of some cultures is superior