Queer identities and marginalization in East and Southeast Asia: promoting SDG5 gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights
Objective: The aim of this study is to compare and analyze the identity construction and marginalization of LGBTQ+ communities in East and Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on tomboys and transgender women. Theoretical Framework: Grounded in Queer Theory and Cognitive Dissonance Theory, the rese...
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| author | Wenxiao, Sun Abdullah, Karmilah Yee, Sharon Ong Yong |
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| description | Objective: The aim of this study is to compare and analyze the identity construction and marginalization of LGBTQ+ communities in East and Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on tomboys and transgender women. Theoretical Framework: Grounded in Queer Theory and Cognitive Dissonance Theory, the research explores how cultural, social, and political factors influence self-identification and mental health within these groups. Method: A mixed-methods approach, incorporating a literature review and cross-cultural comparison, was employed, covering countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that cultural context, government policies, and religious beliefs significantly impact visibility and social acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals. The discussion highlights the importance of supportive legal frameworks and mental health resources to address marginalization. Research Implications: The study contributes to the understanding of LGBTQ+ identities in East and Southeast Asia, offering policy recommendations that align with SDG 5 (Gender Equality). Originality/Value: This research is one of the few studies providing a cross-cultural perspective on tomboy and transgender female identity construction in East and Southeast Asia, making it valuable for future policy development and mental health support initiatives. |
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| spelling | upm-1148352025-02-26T01:42:00Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114835/ Queer identities and marginalization in East and Southeast Asia: promoting SDG5 gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights Wenxiao, Sun Abdullah, Karmilah Yee, Sharon Ong Yong Objective: The aim of this study is to compare and analyze the identity construction and marginalization of LGBTQ+ communities in East and Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on tomboys and transgender women. Theoretical Framework: Grounded in Queer Theory and Cognitive Dissonance Theory, the research explores how cultural, social, and political factors influence self-identification and mental health within these groups. Method: A mixed-methods approach, incorporating a literature review and cross-cultural comparison, was employed, covering countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that cultural context, government policies, and religious beliefs significantly impact visibility and social acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals. The discussion highlights the importance of supportive legal frameworks and mental health resources to address marginalization. Research Implications: The study contributes to the understanding of LGBTQ+ identities in East and Southeast Asia, offering policy recommendations that align with SDG 5 (Gender Equality). Originality/Value: This research is one of the few studies providing a cross-cultural perspective on tomboy and transgender female identity construction in East and Southeast Asia, making it valuable for future policy development and mental health support initiatives. Editora Alumni In 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/114835/1/114835.pdf Wenxiao, Sun and Abdullah, Karmilah and Yee, Sharon Ong Yong (2024) Queer identities and marginalization in East and Southeast Asia: promoting SDG5 gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. Journal of Lifestyle and SDG'S Review, 5 (1). art. no. e03112. pp. 1-21. ISSN 2965-730X; eISSN: 2965-730X https://doi.org/10.47172%2F2965-730X.SDGsReview.v5.n03.pe03112 10.47172/2965-730X.SDGsReview.v5.n03.pe03112 |
| spellingShingle | Wenxiao, Sun Abdullah, Karmilah Yee, Sharon Ong Yong Queer identities and marginalization in East and Southeast Asia: promoting SDG5 gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights |
| title | Queer identities and marginalization in East and Southeast Asia: promoting SDG5 gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights |
| title_full | Queer identities and marginalization in East and Southeast Asia: promoting SDG5 gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights |
| title_fullStr | Queer identities and marginalization in East and Southeast Asia: promoting SDG5 gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights |
| title_full_unstemmed | Queer identities and marginalization in East and Southeast Asia: promoting SDG5 gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights |
| title_short | Queer identities and marginalization in East and Southeast Asia: promoting SDG5 gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights |
| title_sort | queer identities and marginalization in east and southeast asia: promoting sdg5 gender equality and lgbtq+ rights |
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