9. In search of the "socially acceptable" (Queering Premodern Asia - series finale!)

Nuances: Our Asian Stories

Season finale!!!! See full show notes for references & additional info.

Queering Premodern Asia is a limited series and the 5th season of the 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.

Ep. 9: In search of the “socially acceptable”

• Introduction
• Military makeup and good looks
• Women in trade & female agency
• Gender fluidity as a plus
• Love, marriage and their casual (and recent) relationship
• Why it all changed
• Icons and rebels
• Why premodern Asia?
• Why me?
• Discussion with co-host Ryan Ah Seek
• Credits

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Guest co-host bio

Ridwan (Ryan) Ah Seek, known as Ryan, is LGBTQIA+ activist in Mauritius. He is the former President and current vice president of Collectif Arc-En-Ciel, the biggest LGBTQIA+ NGO in Mauritius. He challenged Section 250 of the Mauritian Penal Code in 2019 and won the case on 4th Oct 2023, against the State of Mauritius.
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