Focusing on the linguistic and social practices surrounding same-sex desires in the pre-Stonewall era, the book reveals a complex web of language shaped by various factors such as gender, race, class, and geography. It challenges the notion of a singular code, showing instead a diverse array of expressions that permeated both public and private spheres. This exploration offers valuable insights for students and scholars interested in the intersections of language, sexuality, and queer historical linguistics.
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Sociolinguistics is a key branch of modern linguistics, focusing on the role of language in human societies. This second edition expertly synthesizes major approaches to the subject, covering multilingualism, code-choice, language variation, dialectology, interactional studies, gender, language contact, and the dynamics of power and inequality. It provides an integrated perspective by examining sociological theories of human interaction, emphasizing the significance of power and inequality. The book includes chapters on the applications of sociolinguistics in education and language policy, along with a concluding chapter on the sociolinguistics of sign language. New topics such as speaking style and stylisation are introduced, while ongoing debates in areas like creolisation, globalisation, language death, and gender are reflected. Authored by experienced teachers and scholars from four continents, this work serves as a comprehensive introduction to central sociolinguistic themes. Features include a solid foundation in sociolinguistics, exploration of themes like power and inequality, and the sociolinguistics of sign language and gender. It is well-illustrated with maps, diagrams, and drawings, written accessibly for beginners, and includes examples from multilingual settings. Basic concepts are explained, supported by a glossary, and further reading lists, a full bibliography, and a section on 'next steps' offer valuable gu
Lesbian and gay anthropologists write in "Out in the Field" about their research and personal experiences in conducting fieldwork, about the ethical and intellectual dilemmas they face in writing about lesbian or gay populations, and about the impact on their careers of doing lesbian/gay research.The first volume in which lesbian and gay anthropologists discuss personal experiences, "Out in the Field" offers compelling illustrations of professional lives both closeted and out to colleagues and fieldwork informants. It also concerns aligning career goals with personal sexual preferences and speaks directly to issues of representation and authority currently being explored throughout the social sciences.