Language evolution is a fascinating journey that spans thousands of years, shaped by human migration, cultural exchanges, and technological advancements. In prehistoric times, our ancestors likely communicated through gestures and basic vocalizations. As human cognitive abilities developed, these sounds gradually evolved into more complex systems of communication. The emergence of distinct language families occurred as populations spread across different geographical regions. During ancient civilizations, the development of writing systems marked a crucial milestone. Mesopotamian cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs represented early attempts to preserve language visually. The Phoenician alphabet later influenced many modern writing systems. The Middle Ages saw significant language mixing through trade, conquest, and religious spread. For instance, the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 dramatically influenced English, introducing numerous French words into the vocabul...
It is no longer new that people are sometimes discriminated against because of their differences and are, therefore, not able to express themselves fully as human beings. What is diversity ? Diversity is the state of being composed of differing element: The inclusion of people of different races, cultures e.t.c. people who are different in size, shape, clothing worn, schools attended, sports played, interests, nationality, political affiliation, ethnicity, religion, colour, career chosen, physique, disabilities, talents, ideology, physiology, level of wealth/poverty, values, etc. When we acknowledge and discuss similarities and differences, it helps young people understand each other better. We are going to look at diversity in Nigeria as a country. In a large country like Nigeria, it is possible to observe many types of diversity. The differences may be subtle, such as the way foods may be seasoned in one family. Dissimilarit...