The Politics of Dating Apps : Gender, Sexuality, and Emergent Publics in Urban China
by
Lik Sam Chan
Book Details
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Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
026254234X
ISBN-13
9780262542340
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd
Imprint
MIT Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 9th, 2021
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
332 grams
Dimensions
22.90 x 15.20 x 3.60 cms
Product Classification:
Sociology & anthropology
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An examination of dating app culture in China, across user demographics--straight women, straight men, queer women, and queer men.
In this exploration of dating app culture in China, Lik Sam Chan argues that these popular mobile apps are not merely a platform for personal relationships but also an emerging arena for gender and queer politics. Chan examines the opportunities dating apps present for women''s empowerment and men''s performances of masculinity, and he links experiences of queer dating app users with their vulnerable position as sexual minorities. He finds that dating apps are both portals to an exciting virtual world of relational possibilities and sites of power dynamics that reflect the heteronormativity and patriarchy of Chinese society.
In this exploration of dating app culture in China, Lik Sam Chan argues that these popular mobile apps are not merely a platform for personal relationships but also an emerging arena for gender and queer politics. Chan examines the opportunities dating apps present for women''s empowerment and men''s performances of masculinity, and he links experiences of queer dating app users with their vulnerable position as sexual minorities. He finds that dating apps are both portals to an exciting virtual world of relational possibilities and sites of power dynamics that reflect the heteronormativity and patriarchy of Chinese society.
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