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Lesbian kinship in Asia.
1Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies, Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan.
Journal of Lesbian Studies
|August 30, 2021
Summary
This study explores how Asian lesbians navigate their sexual identities and partnerships within family structures. It examines the challenges and strategies involved in maintaining kinship ties while expressing non-heteronormative identities.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Asian Studies
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Western-centric theories of sexuality may not fully capture Asian lesbian experiences.
- Understanding lesbian lives in Asia requires attention to local cultural contexts and kinship systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how lesbians in Asia negotiate their sexualities and partnerships within familial obligations.
- To explore the concepts used to describe the disclosure of non-heteronormative identities in Asian contexts.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research exploring lesbian experiences in Asian cultural settings.
- Analysis of identity disclosure and partner visibility within kin relations.
Main Results:
- Lesbian daughters often balance identity expression with familial duties.
- Strategies for preserving or challenging kin relations are employed.
Conclusions:
- Asian lesbians navigate complex negotiations between personal identity and family expectations.
- Further research is needed to develop culturally specific frameworks for understanding non-heteronormative identities in Asia.
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