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ABSTRACT This article investigates the beliefs of Confucianism—China’s authoritative philosophy—regarding same-sex behavior, by examining Confucian canonical texts—either directly or through the interpretations of other scholars—and the scholarly literature on the… Click to show full abstract
ABSTRACT This article investigates the beliefs of Confucianism—China’s authoritative philosophy—regarding same-sex behavior, by examining Confucian canonical texts—either directly or through the interpretations of other scholars—and the scholarly literature on the relationship between the Confucian ethics and same-sex behavior. Additionally, this article explores the empirical research and media focusing on the lives of Chinese homosexuals to ascertain whether Confucianism has a palpable impact on their daily existence. This article argues that compared to pre-modern China, the Confucian concept of filial piety has a profound influence on the lives of contemporary Chinese homosexuals.
Journal Title: Journal of Homosexuality
Year Published: 2022
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