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China’s Sex Ed Classes Need to Teach More Than Fear

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Teaching students how to protect themselves against sexual predators is important, but it’s not the same as teaching them about sex.

Why China’s Campuses Should Dump Their Know-Nothing Love Gurus

College students are eager to learn about healthy intimate relationships. It’s too bad their teachers seem more interested in lecturing them on outdated gender stereotypes.

Why Chinese Universities Need More Tolerant Textbooks

If Chinese universities want to keep moving up the international rankings, they need to show more tolerance for diversity.

‘Safe But Not Safe’: Life As a Gay Man Between China and New Zealand

At his new university, the author found an outwardly welcoming environment for LGBT people. But a community that could accept him in all his complexity — gay, Chinese, international student — proved more elusive.

Pass-Fail: China’s Closeted Academics on the Choice to Act Straight

In a hostile work environment, many gay university teachers lean into marriage as a way to deflect suspicions about their sexualities.

Why China’s Gay Academics Feel They Must Stand Out or Stay Hidden

Some have won recognition and acceptance by outperforming their straight peers, but holding sexual minorities to a higher standard is neither ethical nor reasonable.

How Gay Academics Are Building a More Inclusive Ivory Tower

China’s LGBT professors and researchers are still under pressure. They’re also pushing back.