Elaborated and restricted speech codes are sociolinguistic concepts introduced by British sociologist Basil Bernstein in the 1970s. These concepts highlight the relationship between language, social class, and educational attainment. Bernstein's work emphasized that language is not merely a tool for communication but also a means through which social structures and hierarchies are reproduced.
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