| ID | 086706 |
| Title Proper | In my opinion, most Tongzhi are dutiful sons |
| Other Title Information | community, social norms, and construction of identity among young homosexuals in Hefai, Anhui province |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Miege, Pierre |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Based on interviews with young homosexuals in Hefei, Anhui Province, this article examines the precarious modes of socialisation of young tongzhi(a term often used by gay people to refer to themselves), centred on the Internet and small groups of friends. The difficulty they have in constructing an identity based on sexuality stands out in the context of social norms and roles they cannot resolve to defy, above all because of their feelings of respect and duty towards their parents. |
| `In' analytical Note | China Perspectives No.1; 2009: p40-53 |
| Journal Source | China Perspectives No.1; 2009: p40-53 |
| Key Words | China ; Homosexuals ; HIV ; AIDS ; Epidemic ; Hefai ; Anhui Province ; Gay ; Lesbian |