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Helen Sauntson
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Professor of Linguistics at York St John University and Kylie superfan (she/her)
Newly-published chapter on 'Anti-LGB' language in the Oxford Handbook of Language and Prejudice. I hope this chapter is useful for anyone wanting an up-to-date overview of research in the area of sexuality-based discriminatory language. doi.org/10.1093/oxfo...
Anti-LGB Language
AbstractThis chapter provides an overview and critical discussion of research on discriminatory language based on sexual orientation. It traces the histori
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November 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Just published! Another fantastic new Element in the Cambridge Elements in Language, Gender and Sexuality series written by Beth Malory which explores an extremely timely and important topic. Freely available to access online for the next two weeks. www.cambridge.org/core/element...
Language, Gender and Pregnancy Loss
Cambridge Core - Sociolinguistics - Language, Gender and Pregnancy Loss
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October 24, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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Many thanks to all who came to our #research #showcase & #booklaunch yesterday! 📸

📘 “Language and Social Justice: An Introduction to Linguistic Activism” is out now:
www.routledge.com/Language-and...

@helensauntson.bsky.social @ccunninghamyork.bsky.social @johannaennser.bsky.social + Dr O’Brien 👏
May 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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📣 Join us 28 May, 3–6pm, at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social's Creative Centre for our annual #research #showcase, featuring the #book launch of "Language and Social Justice: An Introduction to Linguistic Activism"!
🎟 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/language-a... #language #socialjustice #linguistics
'Language and Social Justice' book launch and CLSJR research showcase
Join us for this book launch and research showcase
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May 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Had an amazing time celebrating 10 years of the Palgrave Studies in Language, Gender and Sexuality book series on Friday! Thank you @nounfraze.bsky.social, Allyson Jule and our fabulous series authors! @lgas-baal.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Language and Social Justice: An Introduction to Linguistic Activism is now published! I loved writing this book with my wonderful colleagues @ccunninghamyork.bsky.social Dai O'Brien and Johanna Ennser-Kananen!

www.routledge.com/Language-and...
Language and Social Justice: An Introduction to Linguistic Activism
Language and Social Justice provides readers with the knowledge and analytical skills required to explore why and how social inequalities and injustices are enacted through language, and how they may ...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Another fantastic new Element in the Cambridge Elements in Language, Gender and Sexuality series - Pride in Asia by Ben Rowlett, Pavadee Saisuwan, Christian Go, Li-Chi Chen and Mie Hiramoto. Free to read for next 4 weeks! @cambup-linguistics.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/element...
Pride in Asia
Cambridge Core - English Language and Linguistics: General Interest - Pride in Asia
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January 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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A new Cambridge Element, Pride in Asia by Benedict J. L. Rowlett, Pavadee Saisuwan, Christian Go, Li-Chi Chen and Mie Hiramoto, is now free to read for 4 weeks!

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#cambridgeelements #languageandlinguistics
January 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Very excited announce the publication of Queering Language Revitalisation in the Cambridge Elements in Language, Gender and Sexuality series! @nuachainteoir.bsky.social @cambup-linguistics.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/element...
Queering Language Revitalisation
Cambridge Core - English Language and Linguistics: General Interest - Queering Language Revitalisation
www.cambridge.org
January 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM