Blogging Assignment Week 11

I was reading an article about the changing attitudes regarding homosexuality in China. It was considered a taboo in China in the 1990s, considered both a crime and a mental illness. Joe Lam from Hong Kong was confused about his feelings for boys but did not know what to make of it because of he had never been exposed to anything regarding homosexuality, not in his community or in the media. In 1997 the government eliminated the hooligan law which prosecuted gays. After that the gay community expanded with gay bars, hangout spots, gay and lesbian organizations. China is becoming more tolerant of homosexuals and acceptance is especially rising among the educated. Symbolic marriage certificates were even issues to couples. It seems that China will be at the forefront for gay liberation according to professor Walter Williams. The internet has played a big role in this, people know what is going on and younger generations have become much more open-minded. The government is expected to accept homosexuality, in time.

http://www.uschina.usc.edu/article@usct?homosexuality_in_china_14740.aspx