Guest editor's introduction

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning human evolution, sex, matrimony, and family in the context of Chinese moralism and Victorian puritanism are discussed. From sociological and cultural backgrounds of 19th century, a distinction is made between Western and Eastern societies with the former predominantly based on 'guilt' and the latter on 'shame' with respect to sex and sexuality.

Editorial, Portrayals, Cross-cultural studies, Cross cultural studies, Ethnology, Sociobiology, Cultural anthropology, East and West, East-West relations

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Eliminating pornography

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning 'sexual liberation' and its impact on the social fabric of young people are discussed. The study decries the idea that supporting sexual freedom mitigates the spread of prostitution and venereal diseases, reduces divorce, sexual harassment and sex crimes.

Analysis, Sexual harassment, Adultery, Prostitution, Sex (Psychology), Sexuality

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"Can we still make films?"(Hollywood films and Chinese domestic films in China, Part I)

Article Abstract:

This article examines the impact of the commercialization of films today on artistic filmmaking. The author argues big budget commercial films, such as the 'Titanic', has made filmmakers ponder the fate of the film industry and true film art.

Forecasts and trends, Entertainment industry, Commercial art, Art, Filmmakers, Movie directors, Movie producers (Persons), Titanic (Motion picture)

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