Although the emergence of soft masculinity has incited much controversy in China, little
research attention has been given to the discussion about the effeminate Chinese …

In this review, we critically examine existing literature on men and masculinities in Hong
Kong, focusing on Hong Kong Chinese masculinity. We employ a five-stage scoping review …

Hashtag activism is a common practice of digital feminism to challenge patriarchal orders.
As the Chinese government has intensified its control over social media, a notable feature of …

The 'niangpao'phenomenon has recently elicited heated discussion in China. However,
existing studies related to it mainly focus on the field of showbiz or personal care (cosmetics …

This article examines the tension between public gender expressions and official
regulations in mainland China. Utilizing a critical discourse analysis, we investigate a …

A growing body of literature shows that adherence to some aspects of Western masculinity
norms, including the suppression of emotional vulnerability, avoidance of seeking support …

Considerable evidence exists on the associations of celebrity worship with body
dissatisfaction and disordered eating. However, relevant findings are confined to Western …

In China, the phenomenon of 'little fresh meat'has recently sparked a contentious debate.
However, few studies have examined the thematic concepts surrounding the phenomenon …

Despite increasing research on weight teasing and other forms of appearance teasing,
muscularity teasing, which occurs when an individual is victimized due to low muscularity …

In this article I examine the opportunities and challenges arising from an experimental digital
ethnography I conducted as a digital content creator in response to social restrictions during …