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Abstract

The objective of the study “Representations of Chinese Masculinity in Yok Burapha’s Novels” is to examine representations of Chinese masculinity in nine of Yok Burapha’s novels, analyzing them using theories of representation and feminism. The results of the study show that representations of Chinese masculinity in Yok Burapha’s novels are reflected through the plots, characters, settings, and use of language emphasizing Chinese masculinity. There are three kinds of such representations found in Yok Burapha’s novels: 1) representations of Chinese masculinity that align with Chinese ideals in both the personal realm as a father, a husband, and a son, and in the social realm as an elder, an individual who is reliable and provides counseling, and a selfless person. Furthermore, Chinese men are presented as virtuous individuals who are grateful, merciful, diligent, determined to be successful, and honest; 2) representations of Chinese masculinity that are against Chinese ideals, which include involvement with violence, contributing to sexual oppression, and committing sinful acts; 3) representations of Chinese masculinity as something different in society due to the imbalance in the power dynamic between Thai and Chinese people, who possess different ethnicities and cultures. 4) The dynamics with Chinese masculinity are representations of Chinese people created on the basis of society. politics the culture under Thai society, which reflects the dynamics of Chinese men, never stops but changes over time forexample, the gap between ages, as well as the perception and understanding of changes that occur. In conclusion, the representations of Chinese masculinity in Yok Burapha’s novels derive from the personal mindset of Yok Burapha and the concept of being at once both Thai and Chinese, while emphasizing the roles and status of men as superior to those of women in Thai society.