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1Institute of China Studies, Zhejiang University International Business School, Haining, Zhejiang, China.
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.
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