[Gala-l] Event notice: 'People's Names: Identities and Inequalities', 14th September, Nottingham Trent University

Thu Jul 21 10:12:47 UTC 2022

Hi everyone (with apologies for cross-postings)

Here is some information about a symposium on names at Nottingham Trent University in September, which might be of interest to some of you - please share with anyone else who might be interested!

People’s Names: Identities and Inequalities

On behalf of the People’s Names Research Network, Associate Professor of Sociology Dr Jane Pilcher of Nottingham Trent University is pleased to present this free online globally available symposium on names, identities and inequalities.

From: Wednesday 14th September 2022, 1.30 pm (GMT)

To: Wednesday 14th September 2022, 5pm (GMT).

Where: online, with booking<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fpeoples-names-identities-inequalities-tickets-387980378757&data=05%7C01%7Claura.coffeyglover%40ntu.ac.uk%7C0f476746bbe240cce06e08da6afa7764%7C8acbc2c5c8ed42c78169ba438a0dbe2f%7C1%7C0%7C637939921225883602%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HmQx0rKGlH9oZhdlVd4p%2FVdH0l2Pfif%2BLBqFnroB03I%3D&reserved=0> via Eventbrite

Event details

Personal names are core components of identities – and therefore are also inherently linked to issues of equality and social justice. This free online symposium features a range of international social scientists at different stages of their careers. Their work showcases the opportunities the study of names presents for our understanding of people’s identities and experiences, and how the social science of personal names can help promote social and democratic inclusion and transformation at global, national and local levels.  Contact: Dr. Jane Pilcher, Associate Professor of Sociology (jane.pilcher at ntu.ac.uk<mailto:jane.pilcher at ntu.ac.uk>)

Keynote speaker - Dr Karen Pennesi, Western University, Canada: (Don't) Say Their Names: Indexing Social Injustice through (Re-)Naming

Karen Pennesi is Associate Professor of Linguistic and Sociocultural Anthropology. Karen’s research explores how language plays an integral part in the processes of constructing individual and group identities. Her current focus is on personal names, and their importance in relation to immigration, social integration and belonging. Karen is particularly interested in the experiences of people whose names do not fit into the legal, institutional and conventional frameworks for the structure, spelling and pronunciation of names in Canada. Her research aims to promote understanding and respect for everyone in linguistically and culturally diverse societies.

Booking information<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fpeoples-names-identities-inequalities-tickets-387980378757&data=05%7C01%7Claura.coffeyglover%40ntu.ac.uk%7C0f476746bbe240cce06e08da6afa7764%7C8acbc2c5c8ed42c78169ba438a0dbe2f%7C1%7C0%7C637939921225883602%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HmQx0rKGlH9oZhdlVd4p%2FVdH0l2Pfif%2BLBqFnroB03I%3D&reserved=0>

Programme

13.30 – 13.35

Welcome

Jane Pilcher, Nottingham Trent University, UK

The People’s Names Research Network

13.35 – 13.55

Paper 1

Emilia Aldrin, Halmstad University, Sweden

Naming Diversity: Textbook name choice as a mirror of evolving cultural & gender constructions in Sweden from the 1920's to the 2010's

13.55 – 14.15

Paper 2

Julia Sinclair-Palm & Westley Partington, Carleton University, Canada

Finding Joy in a Name: Trans youths’ experiences of names & naming practices

14.15 – 14.35

Paper 3

Hannah Deakin-Smith*, Jane Bryan^ & Jane Pilcher* (*Nottingham Trent University & ^Warwick University, UK

The (Mis)Pronunciation of Names: experiences of university students in England & Wales

14.35 – 14.45

10 min Q & A

Chaired by TBA

14.45 - 14.50

5 mins break

5 mins break

5 mins break

14.50 – 15.10

Paper 4

Francesco Cerchiaro, University of Leuven, Belgium

“What About a Muslim Name?”: religion, ethnicity & family kinship in naming practices among mixed couples with a Muslim partner (in Italy, France and Belgium).

15.10 - 15.30

Paper 5

Federica Guccini, Western University, Canada

Conceptualizing a Decolonial Framework for Language & Naming Practices: A translanguaging approach to names

15.30 - 15.50

Paper 6

Ayokunmi Ojebode, University of Nottingham, UK

Connecting Worlds, Performing Identities: Peeking Through Lens of British-Nigerian Actors’ Names in Hollywood

15.50 – 16.00

10 min Q & A

Chaired by TBA

16.00 - 16.10

10 mins break

10 mins break

10 mins break

16.10 – 16.45

Keynote address

Karen Pennesi, Western University, Canada

(Don't) Say Their Names: Indexing social injustice through (re-)naming

16.45 – 16.55

10 min Q & A

Chaired by Jane Pilcher

16.55 – 17.00

Closing remarks

Jane Pilcher

Best Wishes

Dr Jane Pilcher, SFHEA [A button with "Hear my name" text for name playback in email signature] <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.name-coach.com%2Fjane-pilcher&data=05%7C01%7Claura.coffeyglover%40ntu.ac.uk%7C0f476746bbe240cce06e08da6afa7764%7C8acbc2c5c8ed42c78169ba438a0dbe2f%7C1%7C0%7C637939921225883602%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fDybiW6gnsU3yIeR3orFYzQ7Ga2AoYBXMkLO%2BE41hlw%3D&reserved=0>  (Pronouns – she/her)

Associate Professor of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University

Group Lead, Gender Research Group<https://www.ntu.ac.uk/research/groups-and-centres/groups/gender-research-group>

Director, People’s Names Research Network<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.janepilcher.me.uk%2Fpersonal-names-research-network%2F&data=05%7C01%7Claura.coffeyglover%40ntu.ac.uk%7C0f476746bbe240cce06e08da6afa7764%7C8acbc2c5c8ed42c78169ba438a0dbe2f%7C1%7C0%7C637939921225883602%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ese1WIHi8zlW6j%2FuSIkOIq2%2FcGojIBbNoauIcCZebGU%3D&reserved=0>

Latest publication: Pilcher, J., Eggert, B., & Bechsgaard, K. (2022). ‘Baby names: why we all choose the same ones’, The Conversation<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheconversation.com%2Fbaby-names-why-we-all-choose-the-same-ones-185546&data=05%7C01%7Claura.coffeyglover%40ntu.ac.uk%7C0f476746bbe240cce06e08da6afa7764%7C8acbc2c5c8ed42c78169ba438a0dbe2f%7C1%7C0%7C637939921225883602%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R%2Fd5SrF%2FlLkMfv6uMxZydYeZtYIQoGSiRZFtguT19VU%3D&reserved=0> July 18th.

Current research projects:

  *   Name stories: experiences of names & naming in adoptive family life (The Leverhulme Trust<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leverhulme.ac.uk%2Flistings%3Ffield_grant_scheme_target_id%3D13&data=05%7C01%7Claura.coffeyglover%40ntu.ac.uk%7C0f476746bbe240cce06e08da6afa7764%7C8acbc2c5c8ed42c78169ba438a0dbe2f%7C1%7C0%7C637939921225883602%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=trbbLwfeVckC0GZfgn7fJ%2FQgzBwN3jWYtjagELS4yaU%3D&reserved=0>)
  *   Say My Name: experiences and impacts of pronunciation of names in higher education in contexts of culturally diverse student identities (The British Academy)<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebritishacademy.ac.uk%2Ffunding%2Fba-leverhulme-small-research-grants%2Fpast-awards%2F2020-21%2F&data=05%7C01%7Claura.coffeyglover%40ntu.ac.uk%7C0f476746bbe240cce06e08da6afa7764%7C8acbc2c5c8ed42c78169ba438a0dbe2f%7C1%7C0%7C637939921225883602%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VBpc64ez2FIOPccTl2pBnxr70WlZNFeKnVlBeXRiwqc%3D&reserved=0>
  *   The pronunciation of student names in contexts of culturally diverse student populations: capturing experiences of learning communities at NTU (Trent Institute for Learning and Teaching<https://www.ntu.ac.uk/c/tilt/seedcorn>, Nottingham Trent University)
  *   Name Changes and Identities: An Analysis of UK Enrolled Deed Polls, 1998-2019 (School of Social Sciences<https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/academic-schools/social-sciences>, Nottingham Trent University)

Contact Details:

School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, Chaucer Building, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham NG1 5LT | Direct Tel: +44 (11) 58573827 | Email:  jane.pilcher at ntu.ac.uk<mailto:jane.pilcher at ntu.ac.uk> | Room Location: Chaucer 3115 | Website https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/social-sciences/jane-pilcher

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Dr Laura Coffey-Glover | Senior Lecturer in Linguistics (she/her)

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