مطالعه جامعه شناختي پيرامون نقش مادران شاغل در حفظ و نگهداشت زبان مادري در عصر جهاني (مورد مطالعه: شهرستان فريدونشهر)

The mother tongue is one of the fundamental pillars of cultural an‎d human identity. In the context of globalization an‎d lifestyle transformations, it faces serious challenges an‎d is increasingly at risk of erosion. This study, adopting a sociological perspective an‎d employing Sterling’s thematic analysis as a qualitative method, investigates the role of working mothers in preserving an‎d transmitting their mother tongue. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 Georgian-speaking working mothers in Fereydunshahr County, using purposive sampling. The analytical process consisted of three stages: initial coding, secondary coding, an‎d the extraction of final themes. Findings indicate that, despite the pressures of modern life, working mothers employ strategies such as home-based language planning, the use of Georgian-language media, maintaining family conversations, an‎d utilizing cultural tools to support language transmission. The analysis yielded four main codes: 1. Mother tongue an‎d the working mother, which explores the intersection between women’s occupational an‎d identity roles; 2. Functions of the mother tongue, in areas such as cognitive development, cohesion, empathy, an‎d reinforcement of ethnic identity; 3. Outlook on the mother tongue, encompassing mothers’ concerns an‎d hopes for the future of the Georgian language; 4. Linguistic status of Georgian-speaking working mothers, reflecting their emotional attachment an‎d language attitudes. The results emphasize the importance of raising awareness, providing institutional support, an‎d enhancing social participation to sustain the mother tongue. The study concludes that working mothers, as cultural agents, play a vital role in the intergenerational transmission of their native language.

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