Abstract
Scottish Traveller Cant, a secret cover language used for communication in small groups and families, has changed in both context and function over the last century. From being a cryptolect used entirely within the culture it has now received exposure through Traveller performance and publications. Throughout these developments, the Cant continues to be a way for Travellers to control the narrative of who they are and who they wish to be. Using songs, stories, and interactions with fieldworkers, this paper explores the power of language to define and shape identity.
Publisher
The Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (ZRC SAZU)
Subject
Music,Anthropology,Cultural Studies
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