A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Slang Usage Among the Lgbtq+ Community in Calabar.
Student: Lydia Emmanuel Akpan (Project, 2025)
Department of English and Literary Studies
University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State
Abstract
This research explores the sociolinguistic dynamics of slangs used within the LGBTQ+ community in Calabar, Nigeria. Through a mixed-method approach combining surveys, semi-structured interviews, questionnaire and focus groups, this study examines the role of slang in constructing and negotiating identity and belonging among LGBTQ+ individuals in Calabar. The analysis reveals a complex interplay between language, culture, and sexuality, as participants employ slang to subvert heteronormative norms, create inclusive spaces, and perform queer identities. This research identifies a unique slang lexicon that reflects the community's experiences, resistances, and desires. The findings contribute to the understanding of language and sexuality, highlighting the agency and creativity of LGBTQ+ individuals in shaping their linguistic and social realities.
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Institutions
- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 1
- Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State 4
- Crawford University of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun State 2
- Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 1
- Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers State 145
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State 14
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Delta State 13
- Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 143
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State 18
- Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State 11