Queering the Asian Diaspora : East and Southeast Asian Sexuality, Identity and Cultural Politics

Bao, Hongwei

Abstract

The COVID pandemic has exacerbated global geopolitical tensions and exposed Sinophobia and anti-Asian racism. Meanwhile, a nascent Asian diasporic consciousness has been emerging worldwide, celebrating Asian identity and cultural heritage. In the space between anti-Asian racism and Asian Pride, queer people’s voices have been largely missing. How is queer Asian diaspora situated in-between mainstream Asian and LGBTQ politics? Is a queer Asian diasporic cultural politics possible? This book draws on a range of contemporary case studies including art, fashion, performance, film and political activism. It articulates an intersectional cultural politics that is anti-nationalist, anti-racist, decolonial, feminist and queer.

Citation

Bao, H. (2024). Queering the Asian Diaspora : East and Southeast Asian Sexuality, Identity and Cultural Politics. SAGE Publications

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Online Publication Date: Dec 1, 2024
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jul 31, 2024
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• ISBN: 9781529619683
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/37872494
• Publisher URL: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/queering-the-asian-diaspora/book284796
• Contract Date: Jul 13, 2022