Bing Gan Jiejie - A Man With A Coquettish Tempe... Jun 2026

Drawing on Judith Butler's concept of gender as a stylized repetition of acts, the coquettish man reveals the fabricated nature of masculinity. His fluttering eyelashes, coy smiles, and affected vulnerability are no less performative than the "tough guy" pose—they merely cite a different script. However, because he does so without transitioning to femininity (he remains recognizably male), he creates a of gender norms, which Butler identifies as a site of potential resistance.

The report on covers a modern internet subculture phenomenon, specifically referencing a specific persona or archetype of a man exhibiting a "coquettish temperament" ( sa jiao 撒娇). 1. Identity and Origin Bing Gan Jiejie - A man with a coquettish tempe...

: It is often used playfully or affectionately by fans to describe male influencers who are "in touch with their feminine side" or act as a "big sister" to their audience. Drawing on Judith Butler's concept of gender as