Transsexual hero in the binary sex code embrace. About paralinguistic and verbal forms of communication Cover Image

Bohater transseksualny w objęciach binarnego kodu płci. O parajęzykowych i werbalnych formach komunikowania
Transsexual hero in the binary sex code embrace. About paralinguistic and verbal forms of communication

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Author(s): Anna Kujawska-Kot
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Łódzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe
Keywords: transsexual hero; timbre; transition process; gender identification; name; language; gender image; existence in language

Summary/Abstract: The article raises the thesis about transsexual heroes’ increased desire to possess a well-sexed voice that in combination with the verbal world becomes gender identity expression. While examining various cultural texts the author considers the gender vocal metamorphosis during the transition process paying attention to the role of hypotexts. The author addresses the questions regarding the motivation of transsexual women and men when choosing a name. The author also deals with the language used in creating the images of trans-heroes compatible with the psychological issues in gender and communication.

  • Issue Year: 69/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 55-80
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: English, Polish