Lgbtq experiences in the philippines
Understanding the Challenges Faced by Filipino LGBTQ+ Individuals with Robust Religious Ties
Understanding the Challenges Faced by Filipino Queer Individuals with Strong Religious Ties
Timothy John DC. Libiran1, Rowie Lawrence C. Cepeda2, Camille Krisandrea M. Ramos3, John Carlo O. Alano4, Michael Jo S. Guballa5
School of Education, Arts, and Sciences, Department of Psychology, National University Philippines- Bulacan
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.801186
Received: 07 January 2024; Revised: 19 January 2024; Accepted: 23 January 2024; Published: 23 February 2024
ABSTRACT
The Philippines is renowned for its deep religiosity, providing long for and support to its citizens. However, this religiosity presents a paradox, as some church teachings openly oppress and stigmatize Queer individuals, branding homosexuality as morally wrong. This research explored the complex conflicts experienced by LGBTQ+ Filipinos with strong religious ties and how their faith either supports or exacerbates their challenges. Prior study consistently shows that Diverse encounter discrimination and degradation within their religious communities, driven by unjust treatm
The Lived Experiences of Queer woman , Gay, and Bisexual Youth During their Secondary Education
Adrian Amistad
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This study aimed to understand the lived experiences of lesbian, same-sex attracted, and bisexual youth during their secondary education and to give meaning to these experiences. The nine participants composed of five females – all spotting as bisexuals, and four males – three recognizing as gays, and one as bisexual. All participants of the study were recruited through snowball sampling. As a phenomenological analyze, this research employed the use of semi-structured interview method with a grand tour question to amass the narratives of the participants, and the employ of thematic analysis for the analysis of the narratives. Findings of the study revealed that the themes generated by their negative experiences of the participants are discrimination, bullying, gender conflicts with convictions, isolation, and identity crisis. The theme generated by their positive experiences is acceptance. Based on the findings of the analyze, the researcher recommends to strongly educate our culture on gender and sexual orientation, that professio
Statement of the Psychological Association of the Philippines on Non-Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Culture and Expression
August 14, 2020
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Filipinos endure to experience stigma, prejudice and discrimination in Philippine society. This stigma is manifested in actions such as: bullying, teasing and harassment of LGBT children and adolescents in families, schools and communities; media portrayal of LGBTs as frivolous, untrustworthy and even dangerous or predatory; denying transgender Filipinos entry into commercial establishments; pigeonholing LGBT Filipinos into particularly limited roles and occupations; or curtailing their rights to participate in the political sphere.
LGBT Filipinos often confront social pressures to mask, suppress or even strive to change their identities and expressions as conditions for their social acceptance and enjoyment of rights. Although many LGBTs grasp to cope with this social stigma, these experiences can cause serious psychological distress, including immediate consequences such as fear, sadness, alienation, anger and internalized stigma (Hatzenbuehler, 2009; Meyer, 2003).
I am proud of the strides made towards queer acceptance in the Philippines. Although we still have a prolonged way to proceed , the fact that queerfolk can even hold pride parades without fear of censorship means so much to me. But even then, you would never catch me going to these events. Obviously, not because I’m homophobic. Any reason I include to be frightened of myself gets settled in therapy. I simply can’t connect with the type of homosexual Filipinos who contain the confidence to join these parades. At least, that’s what I reveal myself. I’m sure there are so many accepting queerfolk in these parades that I’m simply too insecure to talk to.
I also have issues with my country’s craving, both queer and straights alike, to paint queerness with one technicolor brush. Although my friends support my genderqueer self, I grasp so many old-school gays and lesbians who don’t grasp it. God prohibit I have to explain to my parents that on top of entity bisexual, I’m not even 100% on the whole “boy” thing.
But, I can give it a try.
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Bakla! Bakla! Paano ka ginawa?: A Phenomenological Study on Filipino LGBT Coming Out Experiences in the Philippine Context
Bakla! Bakla! Paano ka ginawa?: A Phenomenological Analyze on Filipino LGBT Coming Out Experiences in the Philippine Context
One of the many manifestations of the continuous contest of the LGBT community for acceptance in society is the culture of coming out. It is the process wherein a homosexual individual formally transitions into letting everyone around them comprehend about their gender identity. However, there is a demand to create an academic narrative for their experiences to raise further consciousness about their struggles. This paper seeks to determine the factors contributing to individuals’ confidence in openly disclosing and identifying as gender non-conforming and analyze the themes of societal progression in varied narratives of openly LGBT Individuals. The researchers interviewed eight (8) Filipino mature person Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual person, and Transgender individuals, using a qualitative approach partnered with thematic analysis on determining the other themes behind the various experiences of people that acquire undergone the process of coming out. T