156 Pages
9 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
156 Pages
9 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book, based on extensive original research, explores the formation of sexual identity and the sexual self of Taiwanese individuals. Drawing on findings from indepth interviews, the book considers individuals with a range of sexual orientations and partnership configurations and relates sexual identity to other components of identity, including national, moral, religious, ethnic, and... Read more
1. Introduction: Intimacy in Translation: Sex, Identity, and Culture in Contemporary Taiwan
2. George Woo: A Strong-man Front: Male Identity Being Boosted and Challenged
3. Julian Chen: American Aspirations: “One Day I’ll Study in the US”
4. Martin Wong: A Sexual Invitation in Field Research
5. Fiona Tsai: Struggling to Assume the Role of a Son
6. Ruth Lin: Superficial Sexual Unconformities: Decoupling Sex from Love
7. Liz Yen: In Search of Fatherly Love
8. Conclusion
Biography
Hoi Yan Yau is an Associate Professor in the Department of East Asian Studies/Program of Global Studies at National Taiwan Normal University.
