Individualizing the sexual revolution in China : Staging, enjoying, and experiencing sexuality

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

一直以来，西方学术界对中国的性研究有一个既定的“压抑假说”，认为中国的党国体制在限制政治自由的同时，也在相应地压制个体的性权利表达。然而，本文试图超越这种刻板印象化的假说，为中国的性研究提供更复杂的叙事和解释。具体而言，本文将以叶海燕—中国著名的网络名人和女权主义活动家—为案例研究展示其“个体化的性革命”，特别是其如何在中国情境下展演性化的身体，享受性的快感，并体验性工作。文章认为，叶海燕的性实践展示了个体自治的可能，并展现了中国新的性主体的能动性。

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Western scholars have generally proposed that the Chinese state always restricts political freedoms and oppresses individual expression of sexual rights. The purpose of this paper is to view sexuality outside this stereotypical perspective through complex stories about and explanations of sexuality in China. In order to do so I have undertaken a case study of Ye Haiyan, a feminist activist and internet celebrity in China. By focusing on her staging of her sexual body, enjoyment of sexual pleasure, and experience of sex work, the study demonstrates China’s individualized sexual revolution. It argues that Ye’s sexual practices indicate possibilities for self-expression and agency of new sexual subjects in China.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• The sexual revolution in China
• Staging the sexual body
• Enjoying sexual pleasure
• Experiencing sex work
• Conclusion
• References