Epilogue: on keoi and the politics of pronouns. Issue 2 (3rd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leung, Helen Hok-Sze
• Is Part Of: Inter-Asia cultural studies. Volume 22:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 215
• Page End: 217
• Publication Date: 2021-04-03
• Subjects: Ponouns -- gender -- inclusion -- non-binary -- multilingualism; Culture -- Periodicals; Asia -- Civilization -- Periodicals; Asia -- Social life and customs -- Periodicals; Culture -- Périodiques; Asie -- Civilisation -- Périodiques; Asie -- Moeurs et coutumes -- Périodiques; 303.4095
• DOI: 10.1080/14649373.2021.1927558
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1464-9373

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This essay reflects on the cultural politics of pronouns. It analyzes recent practices that attempt to create an inclusive linguistic environment for those with non-normative gender identification. Noting some of the limits and blind spots of these practices, the essay advocates a multilingual approach to creating gender-inclusive environments. Inter-referencing the examples of French and Cantonese in contrast to English, the essay shows that diverse cultural and linguistic contexts present different possibilities and challenges for practising the inclusive usage of pronouns.