Institute for Tongzhi Studies is building a network of contacts with queer community leaders in China to nourish their efforts in building awareness and support for queer cultures and issues in Chinese society. The listed projects below were identified by queer activists in China as current priorities in building a solid supporting base for their critical works.
Current Projects
Speaker Series This program is designed to create dialogues between scholars, educators, students, and artists on issues of gender and sexuality ... >>
Community Travel Support Traveling to conferences, where new ideas and connections are often created and experiences are shared, is critical for the work of scholars and community organizers ... >>
Web Program Our Telecom Web Program is the link and archive for everyone who is interested in TongZhi topics ... >>
Book Project We are in the process of editing two volumes of books on gay and lesbian literature; each volume contains 10 to 12 books ... >>
Visiting Scholars ITS is seeking funding for scholarships for outstanding scholars in China to come to the US to expand their research and networking ... >>
Media Project ITS is helping to set up an inter-continental support system for Chinese independent (underground) queer media production and distribution ... >>
Legal Project ITS would like to help gay right lawyers in China form a lawyer's office which will specialize in tongzhi areas ... >>
Miscellaneous news and articles in china, history and upcoming events about gay marriage, etc... >>
Upcoming Projects
Annual Queer Studies Summer School The Queer Studies summer school will run in each summer for 10 days, for a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 100 Chinese graduate students ... >>
Annual Feminist Empowerment Retreat This annual retreat will be held 3 days 2 nights in a Chinese city. The retreat will provide an opportunity for open discussions on feminism in academic, social, cultural, and spiritual areas ... >>
Institute for Tongzhi Studies is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping to bring about these projects. Please contact us at info@tongzhistudies.org for more info about the projects and how you or someone you know can help.