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Caterina Fugazzola, "Words Like Water: Queer Mobilization and Social Change in China" (Temple UP, 2023)

New Books in Sociology

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Navigating Activism in China

This chapter explores the evolving self-perception of individuals and the complexities of non-confrontational activism in China's restrictive environment. Focusing on PFLAG China's approach, it highlights the nuanced language of activism, the challenges of representation within the queer community, and the strategic use of legal arguments to address LGBTQ+ rights. Despite facing repression and the decline of physical advocacy spaces, activists demonstrate resilience and adaptability, continuing their efforts in underground settings for future opportunities for change.

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