Masculinity with Chinese characteristics

The Global Jigsaw

• Episode: Masculinity with Chinese characteristics
• Website: The Global Jigsaw
• Feed URL: https://podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/w13xtvrk.rss
• Duration: 00:26:38
• Published: 2023-05-13 01:30

The Communist Party weighs in on sexual politics, making noises about what it means to be a man. It says it needs to push back against foreign influences including K-pop and what it calls “sissy culture”. Where does that leave Chinese women - and feminism? And is there a connection with so-called Wolf Warrior diplomacy? Get in touch: [email protected]

Producers: Lucy Bailey, Kriszta Satori Presenter: Krassi Twigg Editor: Judy King Main contributors: Tom Lam, Kerry Allen Original music: Pete Cunningham Sound engineer: John Boland