Oral Histories of Older Gay Men in Hong Kong: Unspoken but Unforgotten
Synopsis:Illustrated with photos, letters, and other images, Oral Histories of Older Gay Men in Hong Kong: Unspoken but Unforgotten gives voice to the complexities of a “secretive” past with unique hardships as these men came to terms with their sexuality, adulthood, and a colonial society. The men talk with equal candour about how their sexuality remains a complication as they negotiate failing health, ageing, and their current role in society.
ISBN:9789888528066
Language:English
Author:Travis S. K. Kong
Author Biography:Travis Kong is a leading sociologist of Chinese sexuality with a specialization in masculinity, homosexuality, and male prostitution. He is an associate professor of sociology at the University of Hong Kong, co-editor of Sexualities, and the author of Chinese Male Homosexualities: Memba, Tongzhi and Golden Boy.
