Abstract
This chapter examines the articulation of queer politics in contemporary China by using the public performance of a “‘same-sex wedding” event that took place in Beijing one Valentine’s Day as a case study. It suggests that queer activism in China today has developed new forms of practices that recognize both the impact of the transnational Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) movement and the cultural specificities of Chinese society. These practices include performative enactment of the body and identity, constant negotiations between visibility and invisibility, and the strategic deployment of the public space. All these practices are underpinned by a non-dogmatic and culturally sensitive understanding of identity and politics that has significant implications for queer theory and queer politics today.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
