Marathi Language Attitudes Survey: Perceptions of Standard and Regional Varieties (Responses and Summary Results)

This record contains the dataset and summary results of a survey conducted to examine attitudes toward Standard Marathi and regional dialects. The materials include a compiled PDF of survey results and visual summaries, along with the original response data in spreadsheet format.

The survey investigates perceptions of linguistic “correctness,” notions of purity and hierarchy, and the social positioning of regional varieties within everyday discourse. It also explores how these beliefs influence language use, judgment, and acceptance in different social and institutional contexts.

This dataset contributes to a broader dissertation project examining linguistic hierarchy and its implications for language preservation and community engagement, particularly in relation to how cultural institutions such as museums can address or challenge these perceptions.