Studies on Women's Sexuality in China since 1980: A Critical Review

Pei, Yuxin; Petula, Sik-ying Ho; Lun, Ng Man

doi:10.1080/00224490701263868

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“…The findings of this study are in sharp contrast with past research on female sexuality in China which reported markedly conservative sexual norms compared to those found in our study (Li, 1997; Pei et al, 2007; Liu, 1992). Though a few qualitative studies focused on a more open attitude and behaviors among younger white collars females in urban areas (Huang, 2008; Pei, 2007; Zhang, 2007), the results have not reached women of lower social status.…”

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Changes and correlates in multiple sexual partnerships among Chinese adult women – population-based surveys in 2000 and 2006

2011

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The sexual transmission of HIV and STI is becoming a major public health concern in China. However, studies on sexuality in China remain scant, particularly those that analyze female sexuality. This study is to investigate the prevalence of multiple sexual partnerships among adult women, and to examine trends and correlates for having more than one lifetime sexual partner. Multiple sexual partnership (MSP), coded as having one or none vs. two or more lifetime sexual partners, was the key binary outcome measure. The data were from two national probability surveys on sexual behaviors in China carried out in 2000 and 2006. The sample size of adult women was 1899 in 2000 (total sample n= 3812), and 2626 in 2006 (n=5404). Overall prevalence of MSP increased from 8.1% in 2000 to 29.6% in 2006 (Chi-square test, sig.=0.000). The most rapid changes took place among women with less education, those who worked in blue collar jobs and lower social status positions, and those living in rural areas or small towns. Women who were better educated, lived in big cities, and held management level occupations exhibited less change but had a higher baselines prevalence of MSP, suggesting that changes in MSP behavior may occur initially among women of higher socioeconomic status. Based on the 2006 dataset, significant positive correlates of MSP included more years of education, being in a long-term relationship, being middle aged, having a lower status job, going out dancing at entertainments venues, and being a state of overall health in the past 12 months. The significant recent increase in MSP among women reinforces the need to examine China’s sexual revolution in the context of a rapidly transitioning society. Findings regarding female sexuality also raise new questions to be explored in further sexuality studies, in order to better understand population sexual behaviors and to inform future HIV prevention efforts.

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“…Only a few of these works focus on women’s sexuality (Harriet, 1997; Li,1994; Huang, 2008; Pei, Ho & Ng, 2007). …”

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Changes and correlates in multiple sexual partnerships among Chinese adult women – population-based surveys in 2000 and 2006

2011

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“…A possible explanation is that the portrayal of nudity in public is seen as more inconsistent with existing cultural stereotypes and cultural identity in Asia than in Western Europe. Though it is changing, the stereotype of oppressed and obedient Chinese women still prevails, both among Chinese (Yuxin, Petula, and Lu 2007) and Westeners (Yu-Ning 2015). Likewise, individuals with a European background were found to be less restrictive in their attitudes toward sexuality than people with Asian ancestry Gorzalka 1996, 1998).…”

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“I’m (Not) Offended by Whom I See!” The Role of Culture and Model Ethnicity in Shaping Consumers’ Responses toward Offensive Nudity Advertising in Asia and Western Europe

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Journal of Advertising

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Based on culture identity theory and schema theory, we investigate how model ethnicity influences the perception and effectiveness of potentially offensive nudity advertising in Asia and Western Europe. Study 1 with 5,193 ad evaluations by 1,731 subjects from two countries shows that the overall perceived offensiveness in nudity advertising was higher in Asia (China) than in Western Europe (Austria). While previous research indicates that sameethnicity endorsers are typically favorable for advertising outcomes, our study demonstrates that same-ethnicity endorsers in nudity advertising led to a higher perceived offensiveness and more negative advertising outcomes in Asia, as compared to endorsers of other ethnicities. In Western Europe, in contrast, same-ethnicity endorsers led to a lower perceived offensiveness and more positive advertising outcomes. A follow-up experiment with 373 subjects validated the results. We suggest a model of multi-ethnic offensive nudity advertising effects that is tested with structural equation modeling. Our findings have implications for international advertising theory and international advertising practice.

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“…Pei Yuxin characterizes the emergence of sex research in China in the postCultural Revolution, Deng Xiaoping era of the early 1980s, as the 'medical' period, focused on sexual 'health' and translations of Western texts (Pei 2007 Johnson is seen by some as legitimizing perversion and unleashing the excesses of the sexual liberation movement of the 60s. Liu Dalin, who like Kinsey, uses the survey instrument to hold up a mirror to society and as a counter discourse to official propaganda, is also more of a moralist than Kinsey, warning that sexual permissiveness is linked to the explosion of rape, prostitution, and bigamy.…”

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Debaters of the bedchamber: China reexamines ancient sexual practices

Wile

2018

JOMEC Journal

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This article takes note of the revival of interest in China in the ancient art of the bedchamber (fangzhongshu). We survey traditional Chinese sex culture, the textual sources of the bedchamber arts, the development of sexology as an academic discipline, and a synopsis of the theory and practice of the art of the bedchamber itself. We present the various views, pro and con, regarding these practices as they are being debated today in academic journals, advice columns, talk shows, and online forums. Finally, we review the roles of Western scholars in reviving the topic in China and Chinese masters in transmitting the art to the West. Formally an aspect of elite culture, like poetry and calligraphy, the art of the bedchamber has reemerged today in the context of cultural nationalism and an exploration of Chinese identity. Moreover, universal literacy and media penetration have democratized the discourse to include the voices of women and ordinary citizens.

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Studies on Women's Sexuality in China since 1980: A Critical Review

Cited by 32 publications

References 15 publications

Changes and correlates in multiple sexual partnerships among Chinese adult women – population-based surveys in 2000 and 2006

Changes and correlates in multiple sexual partnerships among Chinese adult women – population-based surveys in 2000 and 2006

“I’m (Not) Offended by Whom I See!” The Role of Culture and Model Ethnicity in Shaping Consumers’ Responses toward Offensive Nudity Advertising in Asia and Western Europe

Debaters of the bedchamber: China reexamines ancient sexual practices

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