A study on the phenomenon of male couples’ intimacy performance in short videos

Shuwen Chen

Article ID: 4725
Vol 7, Issue 2, 2024

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Abstract


Nowadays, short videos have become a platform for many people to show their bodies and express their emotions, so that male
couples can also take advantage of the short video platform to be more bold in publicizing their sexual orientation, and even to put their
intimate relationships on display. And the gay community’s activism in public space facilitates their access to more media discourse and
promotes the realization of their identity. However, such face value-based performances of intimacy may be nothing more than fantasies of
romantic love woven by people.

Keywords


Male couples; Short videos; Homosexual intimacy; Male consumption

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/ijmss.v7i2.4725

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