Lgbtq experiences in the philippines
Understanding the Challenges Faced by Filipino Homosexual Individuals with Strong Religious Ties
Understanding the Challenges Faced by Filipino LGBTQ+ Individuals with Mighty 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 hope and help to its citizens. However, this religiosity presents a paradox, as some church teachings openly oppress and stigmatize Queer individuals, branding homosexuality as morally false. This study explored the complex conflicts experienced by Diverse Filipinos with robust religious ties and how their faith either supports or exacerbates their challenges. Prior research consistently shows that Gay encounter discrimination and degradation within their religious communities, driven by unjust treatm
I am proud of the strides made towards queer acceptance in the Philippines. Although we still have a long way to depart, the fact that queerfolk can even hold celebration 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 have to be afraid of myself gets settled in therapy. I simply can’t attach with the type of queer Filipinos who hold the confidence to link 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 desire, both queer and straights alike, to paint queerness with one technicolor brush. Although my friends support my non-binary self, I understand so many old-school gays and lesbians who don’t understand it. God disallow I have to describe to my parents that on top of creature bisexual, I’m not even 100% on the whole “boy” thing.
But, I can give it a try.
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Statement of the Psychological Association of the Philippines on Non-Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Individuality 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 camouflage , suppress or even seek to change their identities and expressions as conditions for their social acceptance and enjoyment of rights. Although many LGBTs study 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).
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 struggle of the LGBT community for acceptance in society is the culture of coming out. It is the process wherein a gay individual formally transitions into letting everyone around them understand about their gender identity. However, there is a demand to create an academic narrative for their experiences to raise further knowledge about their struggles. This paper seeks to determine the factors contributing to individuals’ confidence in openly disclosing and identifying as lgbtq+ and analyze the themes of societal progression in varied narratives of openly LGBT Individuals. The researchers interviewed eight (8) Filipino senior Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual person, and Transgender individuals, using a qualitative approach partnered with thematic analysis on determining the distinct themes behind the various experiences of people that own undergone the process of coming out. T
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, homosexual, 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 naming as gays, and one as bisexual. All participants of the study were recruited through snowball sampling. As a phenomenological research , this research employed the use of semi-structured interview method with a grand tour question to assemble the narratives of the participants, and the exploit 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 views, 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 community on gender and sexual orientation, that professio