| Queering the discourse of diversity. | |
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PMID: 21740221 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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In this article, we use corpus linguistic methods to examine why lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) subjects are poorly recognized within diversity statements of U.K. and U.S. research universities. While universities position diversity as a marketable signifier, we argue that queerness is rendered invisible, lest its manifestation bring universities into disrepute. "Sexual orientation" appears as a "private" or "lifestyle" choice," and universities do not see it as part of their mission to enable students or employees to realize difference. We wish to propose that the language used in diversity statements should acknowledge notions of real inclusion and empowerment of those queers who work within them. |
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Liz Morrish; Kathleen O'Mara |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of homosexuality Volume: 58 ISSN: 1540-3602 ISO Abbreviation: J Homosex Publication Date: 2011 Jul-Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-07-11 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502386 Medline TA: J Homosex Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 974-91 Citation Subset: IM |
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a School of Arts and Humanities, Nottingham Trent University , Clifton , Nottingham , United Kingdom. |
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