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Song Hwee Lim / University of Hawai'i Press / 2007年02月15日
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Introduction
**Overview**: The book provides an in-depth analysis of male homosexual representations in contemporary Chinese cinema.
**Objective**: To explore how these representations reflect societal attitudes towards homosexuality and the LGBTQ+ community in China.
Chapter 1: Historical Context of Homosexuality in China
**Pre-revolutionary China**: Discusses the historical perceptions of homosexuality in ancient China, including its presence in literature and artwork.
**Post-revolutionary period**: Examines the impact of Communist rule on homosexuality, including legal changes and societal stigmatization.
**Reform and opening up**: Describes the more recent shifts in official attitudes towards homosexuality, leading to increased visibility in media.
Key Points:
Homosexuality was once tolerated in Chinese history but became increasingly suppressed following the Communist revolution.
Legal reforms in the late 20th century began to acknowledge homosexuality, but societal prejudice remains.
**Early films**: Analyzes early Chinese films that depicted homosexual characters or themes, often in veiled or negative terms.
**Post-reform films**: Discusses more recent films that present homosexuality in a more explicit and diverse manner.
**Genre variations**: Explores how different genres, such as dramas, comedies, and documentaries, approach the subject matter.
Chapter 2: Cinematic Representations of Homosexuality
Key Points:
Early representations were often stereotypical and homophobic.
Newer films show a broader spectrum of homosexual experiences and increased complexity.
Genre choice affects the way homosexuality is portrayed and received by audiences.
**Love and relationships**: Examines the portrayal of romantic and sexual relationships between men.
**Coming out**: Investigates the theme of coming out in Chinese films, including the challenges faced by characters.
**Family and society**: Discusses the impact of family expectations and societal pressures on homosexual characters.
Chapter 3: Thematic Explorations
Key Points:
Films often depict love and relationships as fraught with tension and secrecy.
Coming out is portrayed as a significant moment that can lead to both acceptance and conflict.
Family and societal pressures play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative arcs of homosexual characters.
**Audience response**: Surveys audiences' reactions to and interpretations of homosexual representations on screen.
**Critical evaluation**: Analyzes film critics' perspectives on these portrayals and their impact on the industry.
**Social change**: Discusses how these cinematic representations contribute to social discourse and potential changes in attitudes towards homosexuality.
Chapter 4: Critical Reception and Social Impact
Key Points:
Audience responses are mixed, but films have contributed to increased visibility of the LGBTQ+ community.
Critical evaluations highlight the evolving quality of representations over time.
Cinematic representations have the potential to influence social change by challenging stereotypes and fostering empathy.
**Summary**: The book concludes with a summary of the main findings about male homosexual representations in contemporary Chinese cinema.
**Future prospects**: Offers insights into the possible directions future films might take in representing homosexuality.
Conclusion
Key Points:
There has been a significant shift from negative to more complex representations of homosexuality in Chinese cinema.
Cinema is a powerful tool for challenging societal norms and promoting understanding of marginalized groups.
