Abstract

Linguistic discrimination can have adverse consequences on individuals, organisations, and society at large. This paper provides an overview of the manifestation of this phenomenon in philosophy, psychology, and academia. It also discusses various research methods and techniques to combat linguistic bias and promote linguistic justice while highlighting weaknesses in current research and offering future directions for investigation. The authors highlight the need for expanding the study of marginalised languages worldwide and advocate for researchers to test ideological claims, increase replicability, and employ new approaches to studying linguistically marginalised languages and populations. Ultimately, this overview article aims to inspire future researchers to take multifaceted, multidisciplinary approaches to combat linguistic discrimination. The authors recommend that institutions of higher education and funding bodies play a critical role in promoting linguistic inclusivity in academia through language support, multilingualism, language-inclusive pedagogy, funding and scholarships, language and culture immersion programmes, interdisciplinary collaboration, partnerships with local communities, and the evaluation and revision of language policies. These efforts can help decrease the consequences of linguistic discrimination and have positive impacts on academia and society through language inclusivity.

Key words: Linguistic bias; linguistic discrimination; linguistic justice; philosophical psychology

How to cite: Relojo-Howell, D., & Beckstein, A. (2023). Linguistic Discrimination: An Issue of Research and Collaboration in Philosophy, Psychology, and Academia. Journal of Innovation in Psychology, Education and Didactics, 27(2), 161-178. doi:10.29081/JIPED.2023.27.2.03.