{"product_id":"dating-in-china-part-4-zhang-jieran-9798895541876","title":"Dating in China (Part 4)- Sex, One-Night Stand, and Casual Dating in China, Understanding the Evolution of Sex and Dating in Post-Reform China","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eChina \u003c\/strong\u003eis undergoing a quiet yet profound sexual awakening (\u003cem\u003e性觉醒 xìng jué xǐng\u003c\/em\u003e), a transformation that is reshaping how intimacy is perceived and practiced. For generations, traditional Confucian values (\u003cem\u003e儒家价值观 rú jiā jià zhí guān\u003c\/em\u003e) emphasized family honor, marital fidelity, and the suppression of premarital sexuality. Casual encounters (\u003cem\u003e随意性行为 suí yì xìng xíng wéi\u003c\/em\u003e) were stigmatized as immoral, and open discussions about \u003cstrong\u003esex \u003c\/strong\u003eremained taboo. Today, these norms are being challenged by urbanization, digital connectivity, and a younger generation eager to redefine personal freedom.Yet this shift is far from uniform. In metropolitan hubs like Shanghai and \u003cstrong\u003eBeijing\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating apps (\u003cem\u003e约会软件 yuē huì ruǎn jiàn\u003c\/em\u003e) and hookup culture (\u003cem\u003e约炮文化 yuē pào wén huà\u003c\/em\u003e) coexist with lingering stigmas, particularly for women. Meanwhile, in rural areas, traditional expectations (\u003cem\u003e传统观念 chuán tǒng guān niàn\u003c\/em\u003e) about marriage and sexuality often persist, creating a cultural divide that mirrors China's broader urban-rural split.Gender plays a pivotal role in this evolution. While men may face fewer social consequences for casual dating, women (\u003cem\u003e女性 nǚ xìng\u003c\/em\u003e) often navigate a double standard (\u003cem\u003e双重标准 shuāng chóng biāo zhǔn\u003c\/em\u003e), where their sexual autonomy is judged more harshly. Education and socioeconomic status further complicate the picture: university-educated individuals (\u003cem\u003e大学生 dà xué shēng\u003c\/em\u003e) are more likely to view casual relationships as a matter of personal choice, whereas those with less formal schooling may tie sexual behavior to family reputation (\u003cem\u003e面子 miàn zi\u003c\/em\u003e) and economic stability.This book explores the tensions between \u003cstrong\u003etradition \u003c\/strong\u003eand modernity in China's sexual landscape. Through cultural analysis, we examine how factors like region, age, and gender influence attitudes toward casual dating (\u003cem\u003e随意约会 suí yì yuē huì\u003c\/em\u003e), one-night stands (\u003cem\u003e一夜情 yī yè qíng\u003c\/em\u003e), and the pursuit of intimacy in a society still grappling with its past.In a nation where \"face\" (\u003cem\u003e面子 miàn zi\u003c\/em\u003e) and family remain central, the rise of casual sex is not merely a personal choice-it's a social revolution. Welcome to the front lines of China's evolving relationship with desire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zhang Jieran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798895541876\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dating in China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.19d","brand":"Zhang Jieran","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801132871935,"sku":"9798895541876","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dating-in-china-part-4-zhang-jieran-9798895541876","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}