Queer Media in China (Hardcover)

This book examines different forms and practices of queer media, that is, the films, websites, zines, and film festivals produced by, for, and about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in China in the first two decades of the twenty-first century. It traces how queer communities have emerged in urban China and identifies the pivotal role that community media have played in the process. It also explores how these media shape community cultures and perform the role of social and cultural activism in a country where queer identities have only recently emerged and explicit forms of social activism are under serious political constraints. Importantly, because queer media is 'niche' and 'narrowcasting' rather than 'broadcasting' and 'mass communication,' the subject compels a rethinking of some often-taken-for-granted assumptions about how media relates to the state, the market, and individuals. Overall, the book reveals a great deal about queer communities and identities, queer activism, and about media and social and political attitudes in China.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia
Release date:	May 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Hongwei Bao
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	238
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-27945-5
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gay & Lesbian studies > General Promotions
LSN:	0-367-27945-2
Barcode:	9780367279455

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