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- Title
Urdu and Digital Colonialism: Misrepresentation and Underrepresentation of the Language.
- Authors
Khan, Khawar Latif
- Abstract
Urdu, a language spoken by millions of people, is finding it hard to retain its true identity in the digital environment. From a computer keyboard based on the Latin alphabet to the lack of software support, Urdu has started fading from the web. This paper highlights the major concerns for Urdu and the shortcomings of digital infrastructures in this regard. Three important aspects are explored in this paper where Urdu has been at a disadvantage. These include the QWERTY keyboard, the absence of the Nasta'līq script, and linguistic hegemony in academic circles. A case for decolonization is made with the hope that the technological world can be made more inclusive.
- Subjects
DIGITAL technology; KEYBOARDS (Electronics); IMPERIALISM; DECOLONIZATION; LANGUAGE &; languages
- Publication
International Journal of Communication & Linguistic Studies, 2023, Vol 21, Issue 2, p35
- ISSN
2327-7882
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18848/2327-7882/CGP/v21i02/35-57