Beyond Linguistic Racism: Linguicism and Intersectionality Among Mongolian Background Postgraduate Female Students in Australia

Abstract

This article investigates the experiences of female postgraduate students of Mongolian background in urban higher education institutions in Australia, focusing on the causes and effects of linguicism from an intersectional perspective. While the existing concept of linguistic racism primarily focuses on language discrimination from the perspective of race and racism, the data examples in this article present how linguicism seeks to go beyond because all systems of prejudices, such as sexism, ableism, ageism, racism and others, are simultaneously operating. The article concludes that an intersectional approach to linguicism not only comprehensively analyses the combined impact of various social prejudices but also promotes more inclusive coalitional advocacy and intervention. It urges urban educators, policymakers and interdisciplinary scholars to collectively reflect on how linguicism may impact the academic experiences of students of colour.