Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia
My name is Yue Qian (pronounced Yew-ay Chian). I am an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver). I study and teach about social demography, family, gender, and quantitative methods. I have conducted research on the United States and East Asia (China in particular).
Chinese immigrants look to digital Chinatowns to find love online
Feb 14, 2023 13:16 pm UTC| Technology
Where do people go for good Chinese food? One obvious answer is Chinatown. Many large cities have established Chinatowns and other neighbourhoods that serve as a cultural base for different communities. But increasingly,...
Valentine’s Day: Asian guys stereotyped and excluded in online dating
Feb 09, 2020 23:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
This Valentines Day, many single people will be looking for their date online. In fact, this is now one of the most popular ways heterosexual couples meet. Online dating provides users with access to thousands, sometimes...
In the hunt for a spouse, love plays a role but so does education
Sep 09, 2018 20:42 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Having a committed partner and good family relationships are important to most people. Countless novels, fairy tales and movies have told romantic stories about love that endear us to the idea of romantic...
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