ABSTRACT
As Theunissen and Van Laer ([32]) reveal in this special issue, language and the politics of linguistic difference are key closure mechanism through which native speakers defend job privilege and prevent migrants from entering. " Exploring the Politics of Linguistic Difference: the Construction of Language Requirements for Migrants in Jobs Traditionally Conducted by Local Native Speakers." Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, nationalist and rightist movements were on the rise in many parts of the world. " Guest Editorial: Unpacking Diversity, Grasping Inequality: Rethinking Difference Through Critical Perspectives.". [Extracted from the article] Copyright of Culture & Organization is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)