What is it about?
The reviewed book challenges Eurocentric perspectives and broad generalisations about LGBTQIA+ topics. It highlights how different cultural contexts shape understandings of sexual orientation beyond traditional Western norms. Additionally, it reveals divisions within the LGBTQIA+ community, breaking the stereotype of a unified group opposing heteronormativity.
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Why is it important?
By exploring the previously mentioned complexities, the publication emphasises the ongoing importance of performativity for queer individuals navigating societal expectations. It also advocates for greater inclusivity in academia, making it a socially and politically relevant contribution to queer studies.
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This page is a summary of: Review of Kibbey (2024): Linguistics Out of the Closet: The Interdisciplinarity of Gender and Sexuality in Language Studies, Journal of Language and Sexuality, February 2025, John Benjamins,
DOI: 10.1075/jls.00045.piz.
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