3. Mei Ai Hold Your Hand? Homosexuality in Imperial China

As your hosts return to examine the unexplored corners of history
to highlight overlooked queer ladies, gents, and gentle-enbies,
they bring a conversation about homosexuality in Imperial China.
They will discuss the unique tradition of male homosexuality
present for over 2500 years, what made it possible, and how
tragic it’s loss is for modern China. And don’t worry, even
though female homosexuality doesn’t have the same strong literary
tradition, there are plenty of delightful stories, and a new
‘word of the week’ related to queer lady experience!


Outline


0:00 – Introduction
3:55 – Main Topic: Homosexuality in Imperial China
      13:38 – Social Context: Confucianism,
Daoism, and Conceptions of Sex
      22:46 – Social Context: Different Kinds of
Sexual Relationships Between Men
      23:41-24:36 - CONTENT WARNING: pederasty
mention
      30:23– Examples!
      1:10:30 - CONTENT WARNING: pederasty
mention
1:11:50 – Word of the Week: dui shi (“shared
eating”)
1:17:33 – Takeaways
1:20:14 – How gay were they?
1:23:06 – Where to find us online


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