The Chinese government claims LGBTQ+ people are protected from discrimination. Our interviews with 26 activists tell another story
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A survey of 28,454 people found only 5% of LGBTQ+ people in China chose to disclose their sexual and/or gender identity in public settings.
  • TraschcanOfIdeology [they/them, comrade/them]
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    3 months ago

    My gender is a performance I do for others so that I fit within the social role I desire. I just don't see enough of a difference to say that being a woman is something I do, rather than someone I am. It's both?

    If you're interested in learning more about the performance and performstivity of gender identities, Judith Butler is a great starting point.