https://freetibet.org/news-media/na/tibetan’s-hit-out-against-lack-tibetan-language-local-courts
Since 1959, Tibet has been under the rule of the Chinese government. China has taken control of every aspect of the life of the Tibetan people in Tibet. This includes education, government, economy, language, culture and etc. The article “Tibetans PUSH BACK AGAINST THE LACK OF TIBETAN LANGUAGE IN LOCAL COURTS” speaks upon how some Tibetan people don’t understand the Chinese language and are unable to understand the policies and legal information. This is because of the lack of usage of the Tibetan language in the documents, proclamations, and announcements that the Chinese government publishes. The people of Tibet are forced to speak the Chinese language but the government has not reached all the regions. Therefore, to those that haven’t learned the Chinese language are unable to understand the rights that the new government has established. This demonstrates displacement because the Tibetans feel displaced in their home country. To not be able to speak your mother tongue in your home country can create a sense of displacement. When you are being forced to forget your language, culture, traditions and being told that you can’t praise your religious leader; you’re human rights are being stolen. No one should have to face this, everyone deserves Human rights.
Wow this is new information for me. It’s crazy to think that the government is forcing them to step away from their true culture. I can’t imagine what it’s like to be in America and have a language change, then not be able to communicate with others. I think this forms a sense of separation between the people who speak Chinese and those who don’t. Very interesting post and I like how you explicitly stated how this may relate to displacement.
I find this to be really interesting! Although China is not a democratic nation, I also agree with you that everyone deserves human rights. I can’t imagine not being able to speak my mother tongue. This definitely shows a sense of displacement. Since Tibet has its own culture, I feel that they should have their own language.
This was a very interesting article. I agree with your point of view. When someone is robbed of their culture and language it is if their identity is also robbed away from them. Being forced to adapt a new culture and language can be challenging for people because they are not used to it. It is hard for someone to let go of their values and accept something that is not valuable to them