Dr. Miyako Inoue

Biography

Miyako Inoue is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Linguistics. Her research primarily focuses on linguistic anthropology, sociolinguistics, and semiotics, particularly in the context of Japan and East Asia. Inoue's work critically explores the intersections of language, gender, and modernity, examining political economic issues related to speech and voice. Her notable publication, 'Vicarious Language: Political Economy Gender Speech Japan,' investigates the phenomenon often referred to as 'women's language' in contemporary Japan, charting its connections to the country's national capitalist modernity. Inoue is also currently engaged in a book-length project on the social history of Japanese shorthand techniques used in official settings. Her ongoing research interests encompass materialities of language, social organizations, and the technologies that facilitate liberal governance. She has a strong commitment to teaching and has advised multiple doctoral works in related fields, contributing significantly to the academic discourse on language and society.

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