Tongzhi Living Men Attracted to Men in Postsocialist China 1st Edition by Tiantian Zheng ISBN 0816692009 9780816692002

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ISBN 10: 0816692009 
ISBN 13: 9780816692002
Author: Tiantian Zheng

Tongzhi, which translates into English as “same purpose” or “same will,” was once widely used to mean “comrade.” Since the 1990s, the word has been appropriated by the LGBT community in China and now refers to a broad range of people who do not espouse heteronormativity.

Tongzhi Living, the first study of its kind, offers insights into the community of same-sex-attracted men in the metropolitan city of Dalian in northeast China. Based on ethnographic fieldwork by Tiantian Zheng, the book reveals an array of coping mechanisms developed by tongzhi men in response to rapid social, cultural, and political transformations in postsocialist China. According to Zheng, unlike gay men in the West over the past three decades, tongzhi men in China have adopted the prevailing moral ideal of heterosexuality and pursued membership in the dominant culture at the same time they have endeavored to establish a tongzhi culture. They are, therefore, caught in a constant tension of embracing and contesting normality as they try to create a new and legitimate space for themselves.

Tongzhi men’s attempts to practice both conformity and rebellion paradoxically undercut the goals they aspire to reach, Zheng shows, perpetuating social prejudice against them and thwarting the activism they believe they are advocating.

 Tongzhi Living Men Attracted to Men in Postsocialist China 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Defining Tongzhi in Modern China

• The Historical Context of Homosexuality in China

• The Emergence of the Term Tongzhi

• Evolution of Gay Identity in Post-socialist Society

Chapter 2: The Social and Political Landscape of Post-socialist China

• China’s Shift to a Market Economy and Its Impact on Social Norms

• The Role of the State in Shaping Sexual Identity

• The Relationship Between Tongzhi Identity and the Chinese Government

Chapter 3: Family, Tradition, and Tongzhi Identity

• The Role of the Family in Shaping Social Expectations

• Navigating Family Expectations and Sexual Identity

• Stories of Coming Out and Family Acceptance

Chapter 4: Public and Private Spaces: Tongzhi in Urban China

• The Visibility of Tongzhi Men in Urban Settings

• The Role of Bars, Clubs, and Online Communities

• The Intersection of Tongzhi Identity with Modern Consumer Culture

Chapter 5: Queer Politics and Advocacy in China

• The Development of Gay Rights Movements in China

• Activism and Legal Challenges

• Navigating the Tension Between Western Influence and Chinese Cultural Values

Chapter 6: Sexual Practices, Relationships, and Tongzhi Culture

• The Diverse Range of Sexual Experiences Among Gay Men in China

• Relationship Structures and Dynamics within the Tongzhi Community

• The Role of Technology in Shaping Sexual and Social Relationships

Chapter 7: The Impact of Globalization on Tongzhi Identity

• Global Influences on Chinese Gay Culture

• The Changing Perceptions of Homosexuality in the Global Context

• Tongzhi in Relation to Western LGBTQ+ Movements

Chapter 8: Intersectionality: Tongzhi and Class, Ethnicity, and Gender

• The Role of Class and Economic Status in Shaping Tongzhi Experiences

• Ethnic Minorities and the Experience of Gay Identity in China

• The Intersection of Tongzhi Identity and Gender Norms

Chapter 9: The Future of Tongzhi Identity in China

• The Future of Gay Rights in a Rapidly Changing China

• The Role of Technology and Media in Shaping Future Generations

• The Path Toward Greater Social Acceptance

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