Language as Gatekeeper | Who Gets Heard, Who Gets Silenced?

Language is often treated as a neutral tool for communication. Yet in many systems, it shapes who is heard, who is understood, and who is recognised as legitimate. In this conversation with Mercy Martins, we explore how language functions as a gatekeeper — influencing access, participation, and belonging across education and beyond. This is Episode 3 of The Dignity Negotiation Podcast, examining how dignity is negotiated through language. This is not a debate. It is an inquiry. Learn more about the Guest