Explanation:
According to Bernstein (1971), a working class person communicates in restricted code as a result of the conditions in which they were raised and the socialization process.
According to Bernstein (1971), a working class person communicates in restricted code as a result of the conditions in which they were raised and the socialization process. A middle class person communicates in elaborate code.
Example : So she said to me, and then she said, and then he said to her. Notice overuse of pronouns, past tense, lack of paraphrasing.
(teenagers can overuse this)
Elaborate code does none of these things and is closest to academic writing.
Can you see how users of restricted code would be trapped socio-economically. Unable to progress in education, or communicate effectively outside of their socioeconomic group. therefore uses of restricted code are barred from bettering their circumstances through education or employment.
