Language, Sexualities and Desires: Cross-Cultural Perspectives

Sauntson, H.; Kyratzis, Sakis

Sexualities are perceived, constructed and represented in different ways in various languages and cultures. This volume addresses how people use various linguistic features to construct their sexual identities and relationships and how membership of specific social groups, based on sexual and lifestyle choices, may be signalled through language.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349516605

DOI: 10.1057/9780230625136

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 248