The Handbook of Language, Gender, and Sexuality

This comprehensive guide features contributions from leading experts, exploring historical themes, methodologies, and contemporary research on gendered identities, language, and sexuality across diverse social contexts and global perspectives.

The Handbook of Language, Gender, and Sexuality is a thoroughly revised and expanded second edition that assembles a group of leading experts in the field to provide a detailed exploration of essential historical themes, methodologies, and contemporary research topics. This comprehensive overview delves into the intricate ways in which individuals navigate and express their gender identities through language, drawing on data and case studies from diverse social settings and communities.

The second edition features a wealth of new content, including a fresh introduction, 24 newly-commissioned chapters, and ten updated chapters, all accompanied by a comprehensive index. This ensures that readers have access to the latest developments and insights in the field. Notably, the book includes new chapters that investigate research conducted in non-English speaking countries, covering regions from Asia to South America. It also addresses emerging topics such as the intersections of language, gender, and popular culture, as well as the relationship between language and sexual identities.

Furthermore, the handbook emphasizes key themes and methodological approaches within the study of language and gender. It incorporates new discussions on conversation analysis, critical discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, and variation theory, making it a valuable resource for scholars across a range of disciplines, including linguistics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, communication, and gender studies. Overall, this edition stands as an essential reference for anyone interested in the dynamic interplay between language, gender, and sexuality.