Now you’re speaking my language: Linguistic trends of Black queer youth
Presenter Title/Affiliation
California Inst. of Integral Studies
Start Date
23-5-2021 8:30 AM
Event Name
Panel discussion
Zoom URL to Join
https://ciis.zoom.us/j/95163323918
Zoom Meeting ID
951 6332 3918
Abstract
Current studies on non-binary labels or nonexclusive sexual attractions such as sexual fluidity, bisexuality, pansexuality, mostly straight, and other non-binary sexual identities are misleading as they leave the reader to assume that all youth use these terms for themselves. Research pertaining to the language of Black sexuality has historically amplified racist and homophobic stereotypes. The aim of this research is to incorporate how Black queer and non-queer identifying youth use language to identify their sexuality through media analysis and capturing sexual histories. Researching Black sexualities requires researchers to include methodologies that are intersectional and culturally sensitive in order to provide a better understanding of race, gender and sexuality rather than ignoring or misrepresenting Black sexual experiences. Methodological approaches will include Quare theory, Black queer studies, Black Lesbian Feminism, Intersectionality, and Feminist Ethnography.
Presenter Contact
EBurns@mymail.ciis.edu
Now you’re speaking my language: Linguistic trends of Black queer youth
Current studies on non-binary labels or nonexclusive sexual attractions such as sexual fluidity, bisexuality, pansexuality, mostly straight, and other non-binary sexual identities are misleading as they leave the reader to assume that all youth use these terms for themselves. Research pertaining to the language of Black sexuality has historically amplified racist and homophobic stereotypes. The aim of this research is to incorporate how Black queer and non-queer identifying youth use language to identify their sexuality through media analysis and capturing sexual histories. Researching Black sexualities requires researchers to include methodologies that are intersectional and culturally sensitive in order to provide a better understanding of race, gender and sexuality rather than ignoring or misrepresenting Black sexual experiences. Methodological approaches will include Quare theory, Black queer studies, Black Lesbian Feminism, Intersectionality, and Feminist Ethnography.
https://digitalcommons.ciis.edu/lavlang/2021/sunday/17
