Theory: Social Groups Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What is overt prestige?
A
A form of social value you get from using standard forms.
2
Q
What is covert prestige.
A
A form of social value you get from using non-standard forms.
3
Q
What is convergence?
A
Language becomes more similar.
4
Q
What is divergence?
A
Language becomes more different.
5
Q
What is polari?
A
A secret code used by gay men to communicate when homosexuality was illegal.
