Gender politics of dating apps in urban China
Organizer
The Centre for Cultural Research and Development, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, and the Centre for Inter-Asian Research, Ahmedabad University, India.
Event Title
Digital Intimacy: Young Women and Social Transformation in Asia
Document Type
Symposium
Date
2-9-2022
Time
8:30 p.m.
Description
How do dating apps empower young women in urban China? How is online misogyny amplified in online dating? Where there is resistance, dominance looks for opportunities. Taking a technofeminist perspective, I examine the mutual constitution of gender and technology.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Chan, L. S. (2022, February 9). Gender politics of dating apps in urban China [Video podcast]. Retrieved from http://commons.ln.edu.hk/videos/938
Additional Information
Speaker
Dr. Lik Sam Chan is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Communication at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research addresses the intricate relationship between digital media, gender and sexuality, and culture.
https://liksamchan.com/