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The Empirical Study over Identity Construction (Liminal Status) of Lesbians in Social-Media among China and UK

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  • Yuwei Huang

    (School of Foreign Studies, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China; Institute of Area Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100091, China)

  • Xiaohui Liang

    (School of Foreign Studies, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China)

Abstract

Lesbians, being a marginalized group, encounter challenges in constructing their identity from the past to the contemporary era. Nevertheless, aided by the power of social media, lesbians possess the ability to authentically express themselves and amplify their voices, as they are often excluded from mainstream media. The social and cultural environments in China and the UK diverge when it comes to attitudes towards homosexuality, and their respective construction of identity, which is the liminal status, on social media reflects distinct societal tendencies through varying linguistic features and focal points. The empirical study delves not only into the discourse of lesbians, but also explores the intricate psychological dynamics underlying their identity construction. Unraveling the essence of their profound motivation in identity construction not only bring about value to academic realm but help us better understand this minority from two countries and take measure to help in practice.

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  • Yuwei Huang & Xiaohui Liang, 2023. "The Empirical Study over Identity Construction (Liminal Status) of Lesbians in Social-Media among China and UK," Trends in Sociology, Berger Science Press, vol. 1(2), pages 36-46, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cwi:tsocio:v:1:y:2023:i:2:p:36-46
    DOI: 10.61187/ts.v1i2.44
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