Kam, Lucetta Yip
Shanghai Lalas
- ISBN 13:
- 9789888139460
- author:
- Kam, Lucetta Yip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hong Kong University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Social Sciences, Lesbian Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Shanghai Lalas: Female Tongzhi Communities and Politics in Urban China by Lucetta Yip Lo Kam This ethnographic study explores the lives of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals in Shanghai, shedding light on their struggles to reconcile same-sex desire with traditional values. Based on extensive interviews, the book delves into the complexities of homophobia in China and the ways in which women's sexual agency is denied. The author examines the intersection of politics and public correctness, revealing a new tongzhi practice that has emerged as a means of survival and self-identification. By alternating between her own queer biography and ethnographic findings, Lucetta Yip Lo Kam offers a nuanced portrait of female tongzhi communities in urban China, making an important contribution to global discussions on same-sex intimacies and homophobia. A valuable resource for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ studies and Asian cultures, this book provides a unique perspective on the experiences of women who identify as lesbian, bisexual, or transgender in China.
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