THE ROLE OF LANGUAGE IN CULTURAL IDENTITY: PRESERVING BENGALI IN THE FACE OF MODERN CHALLENGES

Abstract:
This study explores the intricate relationship between language and cultural identity, focusing on Madhusudan's "Ekke Ki Balle Sabhyata." The narrative, through Shibu's accusation of Nabakumar, highlights the tensions surrounding the preservation of the Bengali language amid Western influences. The historical and contemporary pressures on language education reveal a decline in the use of Bengali in favor of English and Hindi, exacerbated by Westernized schooling and media consumption. The research underscores the critical role of family and educational institutions in maintaining the mother tongue. The study calls for a reinvigorated effort to embed Bengali in daily life and education, ensuring cultural continuity and linguistic diversity for future generations.

摘要：本研究探讨语言与文化身份之间的复杂关联，聚焦马杜苏丹（Madhusudan）的《Ekke Ki Balle Sabhyata》。该叙事通过西布（Shibu）对纳巴库马尔（Nabakumar）的指控，凸显了西方文化冲击下孟加拉语保护所面临的多重张力。语言教育所承受的历史与当代双重压力显示，孟加拉语的使用量持续下滑，转而被英语与印地语取代；西化教育与媒介消费进一步加剧了这一态势。本研究强调了家庭与教育机构在维系母语方面的关键作用，并呼吁重振相关工作，将孟加拉语融入日常生活与教育体系，以保障文化传承与后代的语言多样性。