Family and Homosexuality in Chinese Culture: Rights Claims by Non-heterosexuals in Hong Kong

被引：7
作者：
Chan K.K. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Department of Social Work, Hong Kong Baptist University
来源：
Sexuality & Culture | 2017年 / 21卷 / 3期
关键词：
Chinese culture; Family; Hong Kong; LGBT; Non-heterosexuals; Rights;
D O I：
10.1007/s12119-017-9425-y
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摘要：
Family of origin is one of the less-studied areas to have been investigated during the rights-claiming process by non-heterosexuals. This paper discusses how family of origin plays a significant role in the claiming of rights (such as the authority to make health care or medical treatment, funeral arrangement and inheritance) by non-heterosexuals in Hong Kong. Because of the functional specificities of Chinese families and their perceptions of homosexuality, Chinese non-heterosexuals are eager to introduce their sexuality to their family of origin rather than participate in a more separated approach to coming out. This process constitutes a “coming home” approach to coming out as a member of a gender or sexual minority group. The negative effects of exclusion and ignorance not only affect the mental health of non-heterosexuals in Hong Kong but also shape and create social barriers to the claiming of rights. Findings from this study reveal that family of origin is a significant factor deterring non-heterosexuals from considering, planning or taking action to claim sexual citizenship rights. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media New York.
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