Arts & Humanities

Research on LGBTQ+ issues is frequently marginalized in academia. However, only by making space for the exploration of queer issues within established disciplines such as linguistics can we discover new insights and approaches that encompass the full spectrum of human experience.

With LGBTQIA+ rights facing renewed threats worldwide, the story of Paula C., a transgender woman and sex worker in 1960s London, serves as a poignant reminder of the continued struggles of queer communities and individuals. However, it also underscores the ubiquity and enduring presence of queer history.