Title:
TOPICS AND FORMS OF ADDRESS OF THE HIGHER–LOWER ROLE PAIR IN THE COMMUNICATION OF THE WHITE PANTS DAO PEOPLE IN PHUC AN COMMUNE, YEN BINH DISTRICT, YEN BAI PROVINCE

Authors:
St. Ha Duc Minh, St. Pham Ha Anh, Ba. Dang Van Hoc Ba. Nguyen Thi Nga, Ba. Luc Thi Hop, Ba. Dang Van Thanh and Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong

Abstract:
This article aims to clarify the characteristics of address and communication topics related to the higher–lower role pair among the White Pants Dao people in Phuc An Commune, Yen Binh District, Yen Bai Province. The goal is to analyze address as a linguistic element that reflects social structure, morality, and community relationships in White Pants Dao culture. The study identifies clear principles of address based on age, kinship, and social roles within both the family and the community. Accordingly, the system of address is shown not only as a tool for communication but also as a reflection of respect, hierarchy, and the awareness of preserving traditional values. The communication situations examined include festivals, community gatherings, and family interactions. The research findings indicate that address between higher and lower roles plays a crucial role in maintaining social order and preserving cultural traditions among the White Pants Dao. Moreover, the appropriate use of address terms also serves as a testament to the intergenerational bonds and is a profound expression of moral values in the ethnic culture.

Keywords:
Topic, address, role pair, White Pants Dao people, Yen Bai

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2025.8329

Date of Publication: 27-06-2025