Chapter V. A multidimensional linguistic justice index

Chapter V
A multidimensional linguistic justice index

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Article outline

1.The use of composite indicators
- 1.1Need to measure
- 1.2Definition and methodology of social indicators
2.Conceptual model
- 2.1Definition of the phenomenon
- 2.2Definition of the variables
3.Selection of the indicators
- 3.1Methodological considerations of a composite indicator of linguistic justice
  - Nature
  - Purpose
- 3.2Language-based capabilities and indicators
  - Identity
  - Health
  - Judicial security
  - Education
  - Equal opportunities and social inclusion
  - Participation
- 3.3Data availability and data interpretation
- 3.4The normalisation of the indicators
- 3.5Aggregation of the indicators
- 3.6Visual representation of the data
  - Tier 1: Low levels of linguistic justice (MLJI values from 0 to 0.24)
  - Tier 2: Medium-low levels of linguistic justice (MLJI values from 0.25 to 0.49)
  - Tier 3: Medium-high levels of linguistic justice (MLJI values from 0.50 to 0.74)
  - Tier 4: High levels of linguistic justice (MLJI values from 0.75 to 1)
4.Example of an MLJI analysis of Country A and Country B
5.Limitations of the index
- 5.1The “big picture” dilemma
- 5.2The lack of data and limitations of document analysis
- 5.3Preferences and proficiency: Portraying individual choices
- 5.4Overcoming compensability
- 5.5Limitations of the study and future directions
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