6. The West: Savior or Demonizer? - Part 1

SEP 8, 202478 MIN
Nuances: Our Asian Stories

6. The West: Savior or Demonizer? - Part 1

SEP 8, 202478 MIN

Description

Nuances podcast about Our Asian Stories. Each episode explores different aspects of sexual diversity in premodern Asia with commentary from guest scholars. Episodes are divided into a narrative portion, and a discussion with a guest co-host from the queer Asian community.

  • Introduction & content warnings
  • Why is this series focusing on premodern Asia?
  • The West isn't the only imperial power
  • From the Silk Road to the Age of Exploration
  • British colonization of India, Section 377 & vagrancy Laws
  • Premodern Chinese law about sexual crimes (w. Prof. CunCun Wu)
  • Portuguese vs British India (w. Prof. Anjali Arondekar)
  • Spanish colonization of the Philippines
  • French colonization of Vietnam/Cambodia/Laos
  • Discussion with co-host Stella
  • Acknowledgments

Guest co-host: Stella is a writer, editor, and co-host for the Brazn Azn podcast along with the lovely Virginia Duan. 

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