Abstract
This study aims to explore the conception of masculinity in organizing the help-seeking behavior of Chinese males in Hong Kong. Twelve informants, who had experienced being abused in various relationships, participated in the in-depth interviews. Discourse analysis drawn from the analytical process per James Paul Gee is applied to examine the data. Six discourse positions are highlighted, including placating masculinity, counter-masculinity, fragmented identity, masculinity through sex, identity through gender, and finally, non-normative sexual identity. The complicity of the concept of masculinity in Chinese culture and implications for social workers are further discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21-35 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | International Social Work |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 19 Oct 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2023 |
User-Defined Keywords
- Chinese
- discourse analysis
- male survivors
- masculinity
- sexual abuse