1.   The data presented here suggest that social network structure is implicated in processes of linguistic change in at least two ways.

2.   But those were rooted in regional or dialectical differences, not deliberate attempts to impose linguistic change.

3.   Linguistic change usually involves a gradual mechanism.

4.   Similar linguistic change is occurring in Rwanda, where the new government is also hostile to Paris because of its record there.

5.   Speculation is that Cajun French has survived, albeit with linguistic changes, largely because of years of isolation and low economic status and the family structure.

6.   Austria, as well, has embraced the linguistic changes.

7.   Opponents also include intellectuals and writers who object to forcing linguistic changes on the German-speaking populace.