Why might someone code-switch between their own language and the language of a politically more powerful society?

A) The dominant culture's language is seen as a symbol of high status and upward mobility.
B) It is inevitable that the dominant culture's language will soon be taught in schools, so it is easier to adopt it right away.
C) They do not fully understand the dominant language, and revert back to their native language as needed.
D) Only certain members of society are permitted to speak the dominant culture's language.


A

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