Gendered Sexuality: A New Model and Measure of Attraction and Intimacy

Currently, the literature related to sexual orientation is ambiguous with regard to the relationship of sexual orientation, sexual identity, attraction, and intimacy. In order to explore the relationships of self-identified categorical sexual identity (which is the most popular method of sexual orientation assessment) with attraction and intimacy, it is imperative that researchers have access to a reliable and valid measure of the latter. The present study proposes a model for conceptualizing attraction and intimacy, termed gendered sexuality, and examines the factor structure of a measure designed to assess the construct. Results suggest that four factors adequately accounted for the variance in gendered sexuality in a large sample of young adults. These factors assess attraction to females, attraction to males, intimacy with females, and intimacy with males. Exploratory analyses provided preliminary evidence of potential construct validity and suggested that discrepancies between desired and available behavior predict dissatisfaction in interpersonal role as measured by the Outcome Questionnaire 45.2.     

Heterosexual Men's Anger in Response to Male Homosexuality: Effects of Erotic and Non-Erotic Depictions of Male-Male Intimacy and Sexual Prejudice

The present study compared effects of erotic and non-erotic depictions of male-male intimacy on the experience of anger in heterosexual men. Data came from three independent laboratory studies designed to elicit anger in response to erotic or non-erotic depictions of male-male and male-female intimacy. All participants completed a measure of sexual prejudice and anger was assessed before and after viewing the erotic or non-erotic video. Among high-prejudiced men, viewing erotic and non-erotic intimate behavior between two men elicited significant increases in anger relative to viewing comparable behavior between a male-female dyad. In contrast, among low-prejudiced men, viewing erotic, but not non-erotic, intimate behavior between two men elicited significant increases in anger relative to viewing comparable behavior between a male-female dyad. Implications for understanding heterosexual men's anger, and aggression, toward gay men were discussed.     

Homosexuality and the Law: The Construction of Wolfenden Homonormativity in 1950s England

ABSTRACT

This article analyses a television broadcast in England in 1957 in response to the Wolfenden Report (Wolfenden, 1957) into homosexuality and prostitution. Here I argue that those participants in the broadcast who are sympathetic with liberal reforms of the legislation on homosexuality utilize discourses related to normality and the public/private domains to discursively construct the Wolfenden homonormative male. In addition, I also show how, particularly through the trope of homonormativity, both the heterosexual and homosexual audiences are interpellated by the discourses exploited within the broadcast as publics whose subjectivities are reconfigured toward Wolfenden homonormativity.     

Saying the Unsaid: Probing Homosexuality in The Hairdresser of Harare

ABSTRACT

Homosexuality in Zimbabwe often evokes strong reactions. Due to a tradition of silence, the topic largely continues to be taboo. However, it has been used by some politicians and church leaders to strengthen arguments and to denounce opponents. It is against this background that The Hairdresser of Harare (Huchu, 2010) ought to be understood. The novel gives helpful clues into discourses on homosexuality in contemporary Zimbabwe. This article analyzes the author’s approach to the subject and critiques it. It maintains that the author’s view on homosexuality has been limited by attaching the theme to postcolonial politics and violence. However, the article appreciates his courage in exploring the theme.     

Striving for Prestige in Samoa: A Comparison of Men,Women, and Fa’afafine

ABSTRACT

In numerous non-Western cultures around the world, a small but meaningful proportion of individuals occupy alternative gender categories beyond the man/woman binary. A substantial body of past research has shown that feminine, same-sex attracted males in Samoa—a nonbinary gender known as fa’afafine—are more altruistic toward their nieces and nephews than are Samoan men and women. The present study examined the degree to which these kin-directed altruistic tendencies of fa’afafine are motivated by striving for prestige, and hence demonstrating value, within their family. Results showed that cisgender men and women do not differ in the degree to which they seek familial recognition of their altruistic behavior toward nieces and nephews. However, compared to men, fa’afafine sought significantly more acknowledgment of this altruism. These results illustrate one proximate cognitive mechanism for the elevated kin-directed altruism of fa’afafine and highlight the importance of the sociocultural context in which these motivations develop.     

《玲珑》女性话语狂欢中的男性形象建构

《玲珑》杂志在塑造完美摩登女性形象之外同时建构了一个负面的男性形象,并对之大加声讨。在压迫/反抗的女性话语逻辑支配下,男性被建构为施虐者,女性在话语狂欢中完成对男性的反抗和讨伐。然而,话语狂欢终究不能解决现实困境,女性批判男性,寻求自主的同时,却又不由自主地陷入了商业资本的陷阱。《玲珑》杂志中的负面男性形象建构以及女性对男性的话语暴力揭橥了20世纪30年代都市女性面对男性时的复杂心态,映射出她们在消费浪潮、大众传媒与外来文化的轮番刺激下的欲望和挣扎。     

《芒果街上的小屋》中女性身份构建研究

美国墨西哥裔女作家桑德拉.希斯内罗丝的代表作《芒果街上的小屋》试图用一种独特的文化视角为生活在困境中的少数族裔女性群体提供一个理想的社会政治范式。在解构女性传统身份、思索女性新身份构建的途径、和展望未来的过程中,希斯内罗丝借用一个小女孩的精神领悟来引领广大女性同胞勇敢地从过去的束缚中挣脱出来,做自己真正的主人。     

人的全面发展视野下的女性发展

女性发展在社会进步过程中具有十分重要的地位。新中国成立以来,虽然在女性发展方面取得了很大成就,但与人的全面发展还有一定距离。立足当代中国实际,充分调动社会、女性、男性三方面的力量才能从根本上解决女性发展过程中存在的问题,真正实现自由、全面发展,从而进一步推进社会主义和谐社会的建设进程。     

朝鲜朝汉文小说男性作家笔下的女性形象

汉文小说的创作贯穿了朝鲜朝500年的历史,当时的文人士大夫在小说中塑造了大量的女性形象。从当时汉文小说的创作群来看,都是男性作家,这为男性目光中的女性形像提供了一个很好的文本。深入解读小说文本中的女性形象可以发现,男性作家笔下女性形象构建的深层动因主要是对具有传统美德特质女性形象的恪守,对传统女性形象的写真以及难舍玉洁冰清。     

男民工与阶层、社会性别、性的主体建构

农民工的“性”问题日益受到社会的关注。本文基于北京地区四个工地136位民工的访谈,以工地男民工“谈小姐”为切入点,将“谈小姐”视为男民工日常生活中的言说实践,以扎根理论的视角来探究“谈话”这种日常活动的建构意义。本文并不停留于男民工对“小姐”形象（谈论的客体）的构建,而是更进一步地探讨：（1）在“谈小姐”的言说实践过程中男民工如何构建出自身的阶层地位、社会性别与性文化;（2）分析阶层、社会性别、性这三者的关系。通过这种主体建构的呈现,本文试图揭示男民工如何寻找自己在这个社会中的定位,以及寻找现实生活中积极的生存策略。