/lit/ - Literature

So i've been very interested in pursuing studies in the fields of linguistics with possibly ending up working in anthropological or socio linguistics, but i've been noticing that a lot of the recent academic works that are getting published seem to revolve around the topics of queers, ''subverting the patriarchy'', and other issues of that nature. Now, i'm not completely opposed to learning about this stuff, but i'm afraid that it's probably going to be a chore where i would have to sit through more preaching about the status quo. I'm more interested in getting a clinical look at the state of verbal communication in these contemporary times so i could have the tools to further develop my own theories and ambitions. Psycholinguistics also seem appealing, but it might be too detached from where i'm hoping to arrive.
Basically, i'm asking if there are any linguistics anons that could share some valuable insight and wisdom about this field and offer some guidance to this retard. That would be greatly appreciated.

What's some philosophy I should read if I want to learn how to manipulate people and use selfishness as a tool to get what I want?

>>8246443

>not caring about text, notes, intros , spines, paper quality, acidity, cover art

doverfag plz leave

>his parents told him he was special

>>7519494
>books

>Paradise John