The PUA Issue in Chinese Society: Causes, Current Situation, and Legal Regulations
- DOI
- 10.2991/978-2-38476-382-5_63How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- PUA; Intimate Relationships; Legal Regulation; Patriarchy; Emotional Manipulation
- Abstract
The spread of the PUA phenomenon in Chinese society has attracted widespread attention and discussion. This article conducts an in-depth analysis of PUA from multiple perspectives, including its behavioral characteristics, causes, and legal regulations. Firstly, the article points out the characteristics of PUA behavior in emotional relationships, such as psychological manipulation and objectification, as well as its specific manifestations in different fields. It also explores the deep-seated causes of the PUA phenomenon, such as remnants of feudal thinking, gender inequality concepts, power dynamics, and more. Finally, the article provides a detailed analysis of the difficulties faced in the legal regulation of PUA behavior, including issues of behavioral classification, determination of subjective malice, and application of the law. It then proposes strengthening judicial interpretation and enhancing regulation of online platforms.
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TY - CONF AU - Wen Jin PY - 2025 DA - 2025/03/28 TI - The PUA Issue in Chinese Society: Causes, Current Situation, and Legal Regulations BT - Proceedings of the 2024 International Conference on Social Sciences and Educational Development (ICOSSED 2024) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 645 EP - 655 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-382-5_63 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-382-5_63 ID - Jin2025 ER -