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Helen Sauntson

@helensauntson.bsky.social
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Professor of Linguistics at York St John University and Kylie superfan (she/her)

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IGALA 14 @igala14.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Final call for proposals for IGALA14, to be held at York St John University, 21st-23rd July 2027! 💡 Theme: Researching Language, Gender and Sexuality in Times of Political Challenge 🗓 Abstract deadline: 7 September 2026 🌐 Full details and submission: igala14.com
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IGALA 14 @igala14.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
We invite proposals for the 2027 International Gender and Language Association Conference, hosted by York St John University on 21–23 July 2027. This year’s theme is: ‘Researching Language, Gender and Sexuality in Times of Political Challenge’ 🌐 Full details and submission: igala14.com
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Helen Sauntson @helensauntson.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Delighted to announce the launch on 2 July of the latest book in the Palgrave Studies in Language, Gender & Sexuality series: Carnal Languages: Interdisciplinary Issues in Sexual Communication (ed Piero Toto & Mirco Costacurta)! Sign up: spklr.io/6183E3tu3 More info about the book: bit.ly/3QJzYnY
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Carnal Languages: Online Book Launch
Join London Met's Gender and Sexual Diversities Research Group for the launch of a new book edited by Piero Toto and Mirco Costacurta.
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IGALA 14 @igala14.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The theme of IGALA14 will be 'Researching Language, Gender and Sexuality in Times of Political Challenge'. Please head to igala14.com for all conference details, a reminder of our fantastic keynote speakers, and abstract submission/registration info! @igala.bsky.social @lsjysj.bsky.social
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International Gender and Language Association Conference (IGALA 14) - IGALA 14
Founded in 1999, IGALA is the primary international scholarly organisation committed to the promotion and support of research on language, gender, and
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IGALA 14 @igala14.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
We are delighted to announce the first Call for Proposals for the 14th conference of the International Gender and Language Association (IGALA), to be held at York St John Univeristy (York, United Kingdom) between Wednesday 21st and Friday 23rd July 2027. @igala.bsky.social @lsjysj.bsky.social
This image announces that the call for proposals for IGALA 14 is now live!
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Brian King @bwking1971.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I have a new article out! It's open access, so please share the link far and wide. Thank you! 😁 doi.org/10.1093/appl...
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Abnormal deceivers? Biopower in clinician accounts of embodiment and life for people with intersex variations
Abstract. This research underscores the power of direct clinician–patient interaction to both reproduce and disrupt biopolitical paradigms, offering insigh
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IGALA 14 @igala14.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
📢 IGALA 14 is coming to York St John University, UK | 21–23 July 2027! Theme: 'Researching Language, Gender and Sexuality in Times of Political Challenge' Follow for updates on keynote speakers, call for papers & more. Save the date! 📅 #IGALA14 #GenderAndLanguage #Linguistics #Conference2027
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Helen Sauntson @helensauntson.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Another fantastic volume published in the Cambridge Elements in Language, Gender and Sexuality series. Essential reading for anyone interested in language and intersex identities in clinical settings. www.cambridge.org/core/element...
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Helen Sauntson @helensauntson.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Excellent new volume published in the Cambridge Element in Language, Gender and Sexuality series! A brilliant read for anyone interested in gender, English language and historical linguistics. www.cambridge.org/core/element...
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Linguistic Representations of Women in Old English Prose
Cambridge Core - English Language and Linguistics: General Interest - Linguistic Representations of Women in Old English Prose
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De Gruyter Brill Linguistics @dgb-linguistics.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
💪 Congratulations to @burscott.bsky.social and Francesca Vigo on the publication of their impressive collection! 👉 Details here: www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783111351568/html#overview @montreallx.bsky.social @kleonichka.bsky.social @helensauntson.bsky.social @robvoigt.bsky.social
Book cover of the collection entitled 'Battlefield Linguistics: Queer, Trans, and Feminist Interventions in Linguistics and Discursive Change', edited by Scott Burnett and Francesca Vigo.
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Helen Sauntson @helensauntson.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Newly-published in the Cambridge Elements in Language, Gender and Sexuality series! An excellent read for anyone interested in language and sexuality (esp in sinophone contexts) and queer linguistics. @philfreeshifei.bsky.social @cambup-linguistics.cambridge.org www.cambridge.org/core/element...
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Discourse and Queer Sinophone Male Identities
Cambridge Core - Sociolinguistics - Discourse and Queer Sinophone Male Identities
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Helen Sauntson @helensauntson.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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...
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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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Helen Sauntson @helensauntson.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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...
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Language, Gender and Pregnancy Loss
Cambridge Core - Sociolinguistics - Language, Gender and Pregnancy Loss
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Centre for Language and Social Justice Research at York St John @lsjysj.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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 👏
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Centre for Language and Social Justice Research at York St John @lsjysj.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
📣 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
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'Language and Social Justice' book launch and CLSJR research showcase
Join us for this book launch and research showcase
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Helen Sauntson @helensauntson.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
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
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Helen Sauntson @helensauntson.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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...
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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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Helen Sauntson @helensauntson.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
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...
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Pride in Asia
Cambridge Core - English Language and Linguistics: General Interest - Pride in Asia
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Cambridge University Press - Linguistics @cambup-linguistics.cambridge.org · 17/01/2025
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! cup.org/40iKmUx #cambridgeelements #languageandlinguistics
the cover for the Cambridge Element in Language, Gender and Sexuality titled Pride in Asia
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Helen Sauntson @helensauntson.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
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...
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Queering Language Revitalisation
Cambridge Core - English Language and Linguistics: General Interest - Queering Language Revitalisation
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