A SOCIOLINGUISTIC STUDY OF LANGUAGE STYLE AND VARIATION: A CASE STUDY OF PHAKI VAAS (NOMADIC) COMMUNITY IN PUNJAB

Abstract

In this study, the researcher explores the link between language style and identity formation in the Bucheki people, a Phaaki Vaas group with limited documentation of their language and social practices. Two key questions are addressed in this article. The language habits of Bucheki people in different settings. The differences in language use between individuals of different ages, genders, and families. The collection of data in qualitative ethnographic case studies involved observing participants’ interactions, conversing and speaking with them. The initial findings show that attitudes are different significantly by residence, community connection and exposure to individuals of other groups. There is considerable variation between the samples by age group, The phonetics are disappearing but the language words are still preserved with youngers evolution. The vocabulary and the preservation of certain words by older speakers suggest a change in language.  Certain conversations were characterized by differences in their genders. Individuals are different by their use of particular words and language strategies. Your communication style may change when you move from place to place. you may encounter individuals who aren't physically present in the same area but have similar language habits. This research contributes to the sociolinguistic theory by examining how mobility affects language variation in an oral, nomadic setting. It is also the first linguistic documentation of the Bucheki people, and has implications for language recording/collection and cultural conservation.