| Titre | Hidden Lives : Exploring Social Norms and Cultural Practices Among Same-sex Attracted Men in a Chinese Urban Park | |
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| Auteur | Pierre Miège | |
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Revue | China perspectives |
| Numéro | no 143, 2025 Rethinking Global China through Migrants in the Margins: Precarity, Agency, and Multi-directional Mobility | |
| Rubrique / Thématique | Articles |
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| Page | 75-83 | |
| Résumé anglais |
This article explores the social norms and cultural practices among same-sex attracted men in a Chinese urban park, challenging the prevailing narrative that these spaces are primarily used for sexual encounters. Through ethnographic research, the study reveals how these parks serve as vital community hubs where men form deep friendships, discuss personal issues, and share experiences. The park's strict rules and norms facilitate diverse social activities, allowing men to navigate their identities and build a shared culture. The research highlights the use of humour and “joking relationships” as tools to ease communication and strengthen group cohesion. By examining these interactions, the study provides insights into the complex social dynamics and the importance of these spaces for same-sex attracted men in urban China. Source : Éditeur (via OpenEdition Journals) |
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| Article en ligne | https://journals.openedition.org/chinaperspectives/19767 |
