A critical conceptual framework for understanding career development in linguistically diverse individual and organizational contexts
Career Development International
ISSN: 1362-0436
Article publication date: 1 May 2024
Issue publication date: 21 June 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore issues pertaining to monolingual ideology in the United States and the challenges in terms of career identity and development for multilingual individuals.
Design/methodology/approach
This conceptual paper provides a discussion of the relevant literature pertaining to linguistic diversity, language ideologies, career identity and career development, and offers a critical conceptual framework for understanding career development in linguistically diverse, multilingual contexts.
Findings
Based on a critical review of literature, this paper proposes a conceptual framework which can be used to address linguistic issues that may otherwise encourage discrimination and inequity in the workplace.
Originality/value
This paper addresses the gap in career development literature by proposing a critical conceptual framework that integrates language as an important element of one’s career identity.
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Citation
Stojanović, M. and Robinson, P.A. (2024), "A critical conceptual framework for understanding career development in linguistically diverse individual and organizational contexts", Career Development International, Vol. 29 No. 3, pp. 297-310. https://doi.org/10.1108/CDI-07-2023-0229
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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