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An Investigation into the Evolution of Indigenous Language Words with Vulgar Sexual Connotations in
Zimbabwe: A Remediation Program
Stage 1: Problem Identification
*Background*
The use of indigenous language words with altered meanings has become a concern in Zimbabwe.
Words that were once neutral now carry vulgar sexual connotations, affecting communication in both
formal and informal settings.
*Problem Statement*
What are the reasons behind the change in meaning of indigenous language words to carry vulgar sexual
connotations, and how can a remediation program be implemented to normalize the situation?
*Objectives*
1. Investigate the reasons behind the evolution of indigenous language words with vulgar sexual
connotations.
2. Identify examples of Zimbabwean indigenous languages whose meanings have changed.
3. Develop a remediation program to address the issue.
Stage 2: Investigation of Related Ideas
*Literature Review*
*Key Definitions*
1. _Language Evolution_: The process of language change over time, influenced by various social,
cultural, and historical factors.
2. _Vulgarization_: The process of assigning obscene or offensive meanings to words or phrases.
3. _Indigenous Languages_: Languages native to a particular region or country, often with unique
cultural and historical significance.
*Review of Existing Research*
1. Language evolution is a natural process influenced by social, cultural, and historical factors (Aitchison,
2012).
2. The vulgarization of language can be attributed to various factors, including cultural and social
changes (Hughes, 2018).
3. Indigenous languages are essential to cultural identity and should be preserved and promoted
(UNESCO, 2019).
Stage 3: Generation of Ideas
*Possible Reasons for Language Evolution*
1. Cultural and social changes.
2. Influence of technology and social media.
3. Lack of language preservation and promotion efforts.
Stage 4: Development of Ideas
*Selected Remediation Program*
A language preservation and promotion program that aims to educate people about the importance of
indigenous languages and the impact of vulgarization.
Stage 5: Presentation of Results
*Presentation*
The remediation program will be presented to the community, including language experts, educators,
and policymakers.
Stage 6: Evaluation and Recommendations
*Evaluation*
The effectiveness of the remediation program will be evaluated based on feedback from the community
and changes in language use.
*Recommendations*
1. Implement language preservation and promotion programs in schools and communities.
2. Collaborate with language experts and policymakers to develop language policies that promote
indigenous languages.
3. Encourage community members to use indigenous languages in daily life.
References
Aitchison, J. (2012). Language Change: Progress or Decay? Cambridge University Press.
Hughes, G. (2018). An Encyclopedia of Swearing: The Social History of Oaths, Profanity, Foul Language,
and Ethnic Slurs in the English-Speaking World. Routledge.
UNESCO. (2019). Indigenous Languages. Retrieved from (link unavailable)
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