Call for Book Chapters Proposals: The Language of Sex

Vernon Press cordially invites scholars to submit book chapter proposals for an upcoming scholarly volume on The Language of Sex, edited by Dr Lutendo Nendauni.

Summary

The intersection of language and sex is a rich and multifaceted area of study, encompassing a wide range of topics from gendered communication patterns and sexual discourse to the impact of language on sexual identity and relationships. This volume seeks to explore the diverse ways in which language shapes, and is shaped by, our understanding and expression of sex and sexuality. We aim to gather a comprehensive collection of research that explores the nuances of this intersection, drawing from various disciplines and methodological approaches.

The objective of this volume is to provide a broad and inclusive examination of how language influences and reflects sexual attitudes, behaviours, and identities. We welcome contributions that employ a variety of methodologies, including but not limited to, autoethnographic work, clinical studies, case studies, surveys, experiments, critical theory pieces, longitudinal studies, interviews, focus groups, traditional ethnographic work, descriptive studies, and pure observation studies.

Themes

Possible themes include, but are not limited to:

• Linguistic expressions of sexual identity and orientation
• The role of language in sexual education and communication
• Gendered language and its impact on sexual relationships
• Language, power, and sexual consent
• Discourse analysis of sexual narratives in media and literature
• Cross-cultural perspectives on language and sexuality
• Language policies and their impact on sexual rights and identities
• Historical perspectives on the language of sex and sexuality
• Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
• The language of LGBTQ+ communities

Prospective authors are kindly requested to submit their chapter proposals by October 1, 2024 (a 500-word maximum abstract).

Proposal acceptance will be notified by November 1, 2024.

Contributors whose abstracts are selected will receive the Vernon Press submission guidelines to prepare a chapter.

Full chapter submissions are to be delivered by March 1, 2025.

Chapter acceptance will be communicated by May 1, 2025.

For further details and submission guidelines, please contact the volume’s editor, Dr Lutendo Nendauni at nendauniroseph@gmail.com  OR nendaunil@cput.ac.za

Notes:

Please follow the APA style of referencing.

The acceptance of the abstract is provisional. The acceptance of the complete manuscript will be decided only after a peer review process.

The maximum word limit for the complete chapter is 7500 words.

The chapter must not be published anywhere else before.

Editor’s Information:

Editor’s Name: Dr Lutendo Nendauni

Institution: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa

Qualification: PhD (Linguistics and Literary Theory)

We look forward to receiving your proposals and contributions to this important and timely volume.