CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

This chapter presents the background of the study, theoretical framework,

paradigm of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, importance of the

study, scope and delimitation of the study and definition of terms.

Background of the Study

“Finding the real me,”

Discrimination, Abuse, and Humiliation, these are the problems being faced by

most of the homosexual people in the society nowadays. Most of them are afraid to come

out and reveal their real gender identity because of too many judgments and criticisms;

that being a homosexual is a mental disorder, which being a homosexual is a curse and

being homosexual is not acceptable in the eye of the throng of society. People who

belong in this so-called third gender are being pressured, eaten by stress and anxiety, and

they tend to underestimate themselves and limitation in being happy is clearly

observable.

It's a common misunderstanding of many people that gender identity and sexual

orientation are the same. In this study, we need to know what the difference is between

the two. In sexual orientation, it is the emotional, romantic and sexual attraction or

feelings towards to the other people. In short, it is who you are interested to be with or to

have an intimate relationship. On the other hand, gender identity is defined as who you
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are as person. It is your perception towards your gender. Before there are only two

genders, the

male and female, that is classify to our society but as time goes by, we are being open to

accept the said third gender identity which called the LGBTQ or the Homosexual.

Coming out needs a lot of time to understand and acknowledge the one person

who belong in third gender or being a homosexual. It might be easy to the other people to

come out, but it would take a lot of time to the others for them to come out. Some are

afraid on the criticism that they might get on the people who surrounds them, especially

on their families. It is common for the homosexual to feel scared and nervous during this

stage because they know that the society would judge them as who they are. Many

homosexuals try to suppress their feelings just to meet the social expectation, to fit in and

to avoid upsetting their families or relatives.

A lot of LGBTS having the feelings or guts to be scared by the reaction of the

society with their preference.as of now, according to Pew Research Center and

administrated by the GfK Group, the LGBT expect more accepting to them as a lot of

high profiles public figure are advocating the acceptance to the third gender. There’s also

a survey and study that prove that a lot of the members on the said gender experienced

negative treatment by others. According to their survey out of 1,197 LGBT, there are

39% say that some point in their lives they were rejected by their family or friends

because of their gender identity or sexual orientation; 30% say they have been physically

attacked or threatened; 29% say they have been made to feel unwelcome in a place of

worship; 21% say they have been treated unfairly by an employer; and 58% say they’ve
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been the target of slurs or jokes. This clearly shows how a lot of discrimination and bully

attack being experienced by the homosexual people.

There is a case which (LGBT) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender are being

discriminated, bullied, physical and sexual assault and other inhuman treatment in their

schools. Those abuses can cause deep and lasting harm and curtail student s’ right to

education, which is protected under Philippine and international law. And in 2012 the

DepEd in the Philippines enacted Child Protection Policy designed to address

discriminations and bullying in schools, including on the basis of sexual orientation and

gender identity. And the following year congressed passed the Anti- Bullying Law of

2013, which implementing rules and regulations that enumerate sexual orientation and

gender identity as prohibited grounds for bullying and harassment. This sends a strong

signal to everyone, but despite of this there is still cases which contrary the imposed law.

It is said by Edgar T., a gay, that the law is not adequately enforced. There is an

absence of effective implementation and monitoring which results to continuation of

experiencing of LGBT to harassment. He also stated that one way to address these issues

is to provide educational resources to students and staff for them to familiarize with

LGBT and issues about it. Because this is a serious case for the LGBT, those harassments

can affect the students’ performance in school and it can lead for them to lose

concentration, skip class, or seek to transfer schools that are all impairing their right to

education. And with the right of education, the administrators and government need to

work to secure that school is safe and inclusive place for LGBT children or student to

learn.
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 The purpose of this research is to spread awareness in every individual which play

a vital role in the society which influences everyone rapidly with their own perception

and understanding about homosexual students. Little did they know that there are lots of

homosexual that are being frightened, afraid and terrified to reveal their real identity,

that's why one of the main goals of this research is to detect the root cause why this is

happen and to dig out their perception, nose out their emotions and show off their

suggestions in order to eradicate the unfairly treatment of the society and continue to

promote humanity.

Theoretical Framework

Sigmund Freud created the theory of homosexuality and sexual orientation

identity development. This theory believed that homosexuality is the result of placing

desire and identification on the wrong objects during the Oedipus complex. The

homosexual male somehow ends up identifying with his mother and desiring his father

(Beard, 1994). There are many reasons for this mismatch of object-choices, and Freud

outlines a few of them in his essay, “Certain Neurotic Mechanisms in Jealousy, Paranoia,

and Homosexuality.” This mechanism includes (a) attachment to and identification with

the mother, (b) castration anxiety, which causes the man to renounce “castrated”

womankind, (c) narcissism: self-obsession that leads the man to choose an object that

resembles himself, and (d) jealously the male child feelings for rival males during

childhood is repressed and unconsciously transformed into affection (Freud, 1922). The
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third mechanism can be referred to as “narcissistic object choice,” as it involves the

choice of an object that resembles the self (a narcissistic object).

The connection of the theory in the present study is to know the relationship of

the five psychosexual stages of development as the reasons why some people become

homosexual and how they identify themselves. This theory states that the first five years

of life are crucial to the formation of adult personality which psychosexual stages of

development leads people in the confusion of their real gender identity as each stage

passes by. This theory also presents the reason why some people become homosexual and

how they identify their self. The theory tells that homosexual is not just a word to

describe in a one person as who they are. There is an origin because some people become

homosexual. There are the reasons on how the homosexual distinguish their gender

identity. Some reasons in the theory of Sigmund Freud are also applicable explanation on

how the female become homosexual.

Paradigm of the Study

Process
1. Finding of RRL Output
and theory.
Avoid
Input 2. Examining of discrimination and
the respondents wider
Articles physical understanding
Respondents apperance, actions about the
Survey Interview and legitimacy of Homosexual or
school register. LGBT.
3.Analysis of the
answers of the
respondent.
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Figure 1. Research Paradigm

 Figure 1 is a visual presentation of the research paradigm. It presents the

conceptual model in being aware of the perception of homosexual students on how they

distinguish their gender identity. The researcher used the I-P-O system model having

these 3 elements:

The input included the source of information of the researcher which is the

articles, that serve as a basis and guide for a relevant research; the respondents, who gave

information through the help of the survey interview. The process indicated how the

researcher conducted the study with their capability on finding RRL, examining of their

respondent with the criteria they made, and analyzing the answer of their respondents.

The output shows the main goal of the researcher with their study that is for the

betterment of the society which is avoiding discrimination and to have a wider

understanding regarding

to the Homosexual or LGBT, as an eye- opener to others who have lack of knowledge

with it.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to know the perception of homosexual students from Amaya

School of Home Industries on how they deal with other people around them in regards

with their gender identity. Specifically, this research answered the following:

1. What are the reasons that affect them to come out?

2. What is the coping mechanism they used to face the judgements and criticism

thrown on them?
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3. How did they realize that they belong in the third gender?
 4. What are the different situations that they decided to hide their real identity?

5. How did their family members treat them after knowing their identity?

Objective of the Study

This study specifically aimed to:

1. Determine the reasons that affect homosexuals to come out.

2. Find out the coping mechanism they used to face the judgements and criticism

thrown on them.

3. Discover their realization that they belong in the third gender.

4. Nose out the different situations in hiding their real gender identity.

5. Dig out how their family treated them after knowing their gender identity.

Importance of the Study

The result of this study will be beneficial to the following:

 Students: for them to understand the reasons of homosexual students in choosing

their gender identity so that they can express freely what they want to be.

 Parents: for them to know the perceptions, concerns, viewpoints, and suggestions

of their homosexual offspring so that they will feel that they are accepted in the

society.

 Government Officials: for them to determine the importance of protecting the

rights and freedom of every individual especially those people that belong in the

third gender so that they will not be harmed, abused, or discriminated.

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  Future Researcher: for them to have guide and basis in supporting the topic they

want to study.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The study was conducted in Amaya School of Home Industries. This study

focused on homosexual student of the school. Since there are a lot of LGBT members,

the researcher decided to conduct this on both levels; Senior High and Junior High

students. The researcher chose to have a total of 5 respondents, 3 from Senior High and 2

from Junior High, with disregard of their sections and grade level because they were

same students that belong to the third gender. It is a helped on the researcher to have the

perception of both levels since our title was focusing on the students, and by this it can

show differences on how they deal with their gender identity because they have different

level of thinking and experience in life. This study is only limited to a particular place

and respondent. And the respondents’ profile is limited on physical appearance, actions,

and school register.

Definition of Terms

Deterrence – discouragement

Dig out – to find out

Discerning – realization or insights

Eye-opener – to teach

Gate way – road to or door

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Gender Identity – it is defined as who you are as a person

Hand cuff – represents the madness that they feel

Heave – to show or reveal

Homosexual – a person who belong in third gender

Hour glass – time

Kaleidoscope – differences

Lost soul – a feeling of being unwanted

Narcissism – self-obsession

Nose out – to determine

Prejudice – biasness or one sidedness

Prevalent – dominant

Social stigma – social issues

Springtime – stage of adolescence

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 CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDY

This chapter presents the review of related literature based on the conducted

study.

Adolescence: Peak of Confusion and Coming out

Adolescence is a period when people separate from their parents and families and

begin to develop autonomy. It can be a period of experimentation and many youths may

question their sexual feelings. Becoming aware of sexual feelings is a normal

developmental task of an individual in the stage of puberty. This stage is also the peak of
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confusion--- this confusion appears to decline over time, with different outcomes for
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different individuals-- regarding their same-sex feelings and experiences.

 Some adolescents desire and engage in same-sex behavior but do not identify as

lesbian, gay or bisexual, sometimes because of the stigma associated with a non-

heterosexual orientation. Many of the adolescent’s experiences continuing feelings f

same sex attraction but do not engage in any sexual activity or my engage in heterosexual

behavior for varying lengths of time. Some of the youth experiences same-sex attraction

for many years before being sexually active with their partners of the same sex or

disclosing their attractions to other.

“Coming out” --- this phrase I used to refer to several aspects of lesbian, gay, and

bisexual person’s experiences: self-awareness of same-sex attractions; the telling of one

or few people about these attractions; widespread disclosure of same-sex attractions and

the

identification with the lesbian gay and bisexual community. It is one of the important

psychological step for the LGBT people. According to the conducted research and studies

by some professionals and scientists that feeling positively about one’s sexual orientation

and integrating it into one’s life fosters greater well-being and mental health. This

integration often involves disclosing one’s identity to others; it may also entail

participating in the gay community.

Being able to discuss one’s sexual orientation and gender identity with other is

also one of the effective ways to increase the availability of social support, which is

crucial to the mental health and psychological well-being. It is not surprising that some of
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orientation reports more frequent mental health concerns than those who are open and
accept their real gender identity because there are lot of benefits when you are able to

share your life with and receive support from your family, friends and acquaintances.

Roots of Coming out: Prejudice, Discrimination and Social Stigma

Prejudice and discrimination have social and personal impact. On the social level,

prejudice and discrimination against lesbian, gay and bisexual people are reflected in the

everyday life or stereotypes of members of these groups. These stereotypes persist even

though they are not supported by evidence, and they are often used to excuse unequal

treatment of the members of the LGBT Community. Some of the examples are

limitations on job opportunities, parenting and the relationship recognition are often

justified by stereotypic assumptions about lesbian, gay and bisexual people.

While on the individual level, such prejudice and discrimination may also have

negative impact and consequences especially if they want to conceal or hide their real

gender identity and sexual orientation. This pattern of prejudice may have serious

negative effects on the health and well-being of an individual, but some of them re able to

cope with the social stigma against homosexuality. Race, religion, ethnicity and disability

are some of the aspects and characteristics being associated as the stigma being faced by

the homosexual that can exacerbate the negative impact of prejudice and discrimination.

The widespread prejudice, discrimination and violence in which lesbians and gay

men are often subjected are one of the significant mental concerns Sexual prejudice,

sexual orientation discrimination and antigay violence are major sources of stress for the
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antigay attitudes and discrimination may make it difficult for lesbian, gay and bisexual

people to find such support.

Do We Choose Our Orientation?

One of the hottest issues being faced by the society is the acceptance of the third

gender in the life and eye of every individual. Scientifically, being gay, straight, lesbian,

bisexual, or queer cannot be chosen nor changed, just like how people choose their height

or eye color. There are approximately 10% of people are classified as gay and they are

presented in all walks of life, across all nationalities, ethnic backgrounds and in all social

and economic groups.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American

Psychological Association (APA) sexual orientation is part of someone’s nature. No one

can fully understand how it can be determined but can be explained scientifically through

variety of biological and genetic factor. Basically, being part of the third gender or the

LGBT Community is not an abnormality or a mental disorder.

Based on health and mental health professionals, “conversion therapy” or the

efforts to change someone’s orientation like from being gay to straight haven’t seen

effectively, in fact it can cause damage and hospital effects. In regards of the written

myths and misconceptions, early childhood experiences parenting styles or the way of

raising someone’s had not been proven to be the cause of an individual to be a gay.
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Development of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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 The development of sexual identity in the member of LGBT Community is a

unique process that has been widely reported in the scientific literature and popular

culture but seems that it is ignored by many. According to Rosario et al..., 2008, many

adolescents are confused on their sexual orientation and some have been clear about it

since childhood that’s why they came up with the idea that sexual development is an

ongoing process and should not be viewed as a series of stages or phrases of life.

Base on Saucy et al..., (2004), this ongoing process suggests the perception of

every individual about their sexual orientation and gender identity along with their

chosen partners can be change over time and not necessarily stagnant and unfolds over a

period of time.

One of the famous model of homosexual identity development were proposed by

Cass (1979) and Trodden (1989) which states the impact of stigma that affects both the

formation and expression of homosexual identity, unfolds over a period of time,

acceptance

of homosexual identity and the disclosure to other person, but then, these models were

proposed in the regime wherein the access of information was limited; the negative

attitudes against homosexual was prevalent; and the resources exited that time were

insufficient, and was based on the retrospective experience and descriptions by adult.

Am I in the Third Gender?

There is no consensus made by the scientists about the exact reasons for an
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individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay or lesbian orientation. Although much

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research has examined the possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social and cultural
influences on sexual orientation, there is no findings have emerged that permit scientists

to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors. Many

think that the nature or nurture both play complex roles; most people experience little or

no sense of choice about their sexual orientation.

The core attraction that form the basis of Adult Sexual Orientation typically

emerge between middle childhood and early adolescence according to the current

scientific and professional understanding or studies. These patterns of emotional,

romantic and sexual attraction may arise without any prior sexual experience. People can

be celibate and still know their sexual orientation----either gay, lesbian, bisexual or

heterosexual.

Diverse gay, lesbian, and bisexual people have very different experiences in terms

of their sexual orientation. Some people know that they are lesbian, gay or bisexual for a

long time before they actually pursue relationships with other people. Some people

engaged in sexual activity (with same-sex or other sex partners) before assigning or

defining a clear label of their sexual orientation. Prejudice and discrimination are one of

the barriers which hinders many people to come to terms regarding their sexual

orientation identities that’s why claiming a lesbian, gay or bisexual can be a slow process

of development.

LGBT Experiences in School

Social pressure or peer pressure plays a big role in the development of every
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individual especially for the members of the LGBT Community. These pressures are part
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of the school experiences of many students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender
identity. The experience can be particularly difficult for LGBT students, who often

struggle to make sense of their identities, lack support from family and friends and

encounter negative messaging about LGBT people at school and in their community.

As a result of these factors, LGBT students are more likely than heterosexual peer

to suffer abuse, bullying and discrimination---- leads to persistent patterns of isolation,

exclusion and marginalization that made them feel unsafe or unwelcome at school.

Students described how hearing slurs, lacking resources relevant to their experience,

being discouraged from having same-sex relationships and being regularly misgendered

made the school a hostile environment, which in turn can impact health and well-being.

Students also reported difficulty accessing information about LGBT issues form

teachers and counselors because of the laws prohibiting teacher and staffs from talking

about LGBT issues at school which includes the state of Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana,

Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Utah in United States of America. As

a result, students had the difficulty in accessing information about LGBT issues and

found few and little information in school libraries and computers about health and well-

being on the same terms as heterosexual peers.

Comprehensive approaches are urgently needed to make school environments

welcoming for LGBT students and to allow them to learn and socialize with peers

without the feeling of fear of exclusion, humiliation or violence.

How Parents Might Feel

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‘Parents know what’s best for their children’ ----- this famous quote represents the
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responsibility and obligation of parents in accompanying their children from their

childhood up to the recent years of their lives and family is one of the foundation in order

for an individual to achieve his/her completeness as a human being and satisfy himself/

herself the sense of belonging as a member of society.

Adolescent is one of the molten stages of an individual not only for teens but for

their parents as well. A mix of confusion, worry, questions, and concern are suffocating

their minds about the emerging sexuality of their children especially the gays.

Many parents of gay teens understand and accepts their children of what they

want to be, some of them are surprised to learn the truth knowing that their child straight

right from the start. While other parents feel glad their child chose to confide on them

instead of isolating themselves. Most of them feel upset, disappointed or unable to accept

their child’s

sexual orientation at first, concerning whether their child might be discriminated and

humiliated in different ways.

But then, many parents find that they just need time to accept and adjust to the

news. Even though some of them reacts with anger, hostility, and rejection, eventually

they will learn about gay people who lead happy, successful lines and they can find a

place of understanding.

Disclosure: Parental Reaction to LGBT Youth

Disclosure of sexual orientation to family members is common among sexual

minority youth especially for those who are part of the LGBT Community. There are
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different responses that can be experienced by parents when faced with a disclosure of
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sexual minority orientation from their child, ranging from accepting to rejecting.
Research in this area has yielded mixed results regarding the positivity and negativity of

parental reactions. One study found out that sexual minority youth who had disclosed

their sexual orientation to family members reported more verbal and physical abuse by

family members and more suicidality compared to youth who had not disclosed their

sexual orientation.

A review of the sexual minority literature finds out that one – third of the youth

experiences parental acceptance, while the other third experiences parental rejection and

the remaining third do not disclose their sexual orientation even by their late teenage

years and early adolescence. According to the study the reaction of parents changes over

a period of time.

The process of sexual orientation disclosure in families may be shaped by the

values of the family system, norms and traditions, – families with a strong emphasis on

traditional values are more likely perceived as less accepting of sexual minority

orientation than those who are less traditional families.

Conflict and Rejection: Hindrance for Family Members

According FAP researchers, foundation of the strength and tranquility of a family

is trust and acceptance but for the members of the LGBT community, it is way too

impossible. Families who are conflicted about their children’s gender identity believe that

the best way to help their children survive and thrive in the world is to help them fit with

their heterosexual peers. When these families are restricting their children to have access
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on the information about their gay friends and LGBT resources, it is believed that they
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are acting out of care and concern.

 Lack of communication and misunderstanding between the parents and their

children increases family conflict. These problems with communication and lack of

understanding about sexual orientation and gender identity can lead to fighting and

family disruption that might lead for the LGBT people – especially youths, to remove

from or forced out of the home.

Parents Reactions to Gender Nonconformity

Gender nonconformity or gender variance, is not uncommon in children. It is

defined as a gender expression of an individual who are inconsistent in their gender

norms. On a study of gender atypical behavior, they found out that approximately 23% of

boys and 39% of girls displayed multiple gender atypical behavior in elementary school.

Some

children displaying less, while some other children are displaying more gender

nonconformity that exists on a spectrum. The youth who are more gender nonconforming

has chance to increase the risk for abuse by the caregivers, as well as peer victimization

and bullying, this victimization is an implication of spectrum. Upon growing up, not all

children who are gender nonconforming are part of LGBT in later adolescence or

adulthood, even though the link exists between their childhood gender nonconformity and

later sexual minority orientation.

The negative view of society on the children gender nonconformity is opposite to

the parental reactions. Based on a qualitative study, they found out that the daughters’
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gender nonconformity, has a warm welcomed by their parents. While the sons’ gender
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nonconformity, the parents felt mixed reactions. In some levels, the parents accepted their
sons’ gender nonconformity (e.g., interest in cooking) but they never had a negative

reaction to the higher levels (e.g., wearing dresses).

CHAPTER III

METHOD OF THE STUDY

This chapter presents the research design, research locale and research

participants, data gathering techniques and data analysis procedure.

Research Design

This research utilized the phenomenology because according to Creswell (2013);

it is an approach used in a qualitative research that focuses on the commonality of a lived

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experience within a particular group. The fundamental goal of the approach is to arrive at
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a description of the nature of the particular phenomenon. Typically, interview is the main
method used in this kind of approach to those individuals who have first-hand knowledge

of an event, situation or experience. According to Moustakas (1994) and Creswell (2013),

these interviews attempts to answer two broad questions which is: What have you

experienced in terms of the phenomenon? Other forms of data such as documents,

observations and art may also be used. The data is then read and reread and culled for like

phrases and themes that will be group together to form cluster of meanings. Through this

process, the researcher may construct the universal meaning of the event, situation or

experience and arrive at a more profound understanding of the phenomenon. One of the

main purpose of this approach is to extract the purest, untainted data and in same

interpretations of the approach.

The researchers designed this study to follow the phenomenological approach

which can be also referred to as a way of understanding people’s perceptions and

perspectives of the meaning of a particular situation or event ( Socker et al; 2015,)

according to Creswell (2013) describing the common meaning for several individuals of

their lived experiences of a concept or a phenomenon, which seeks to identify what all

participants have in common as they experience a phenomenon then categorize them to a

description of the universal essence. In this research, the researcher focuses on the

perception of the Homosexual Students on a certain phenomenon and gather their

experiences on how they overcome and resolved the phenomenon as well as how does it

affect their natural behavior.

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Research Locale and Research Participants

 This study was conducted at the Amaya School of Home Industries; this place

was selected because of the existence of the characteristics that was based on the criteria

that were set by the researchers. This study was being implemented on the students of the

said school from Grade 10 up to the Senior High School level. The said school was

located at the small town of Tanza, Barangay Sahud-Ulan, province of Cavite.

The participants of this study focuses on the Homosexual Students of the Amaya

School of Home Industries which are in the age of 15 up to 18; and from Grade 10 up to

the Senior High School level. A total of five students which are basically homosexual

from the said school were selected according to their demographic profile such as sex

(male, female or LGBT member) and the criteria that follows:

1. Must be a legitimate student of Amaya School of Home Industries (ASHI).

2. Homosexual qualities can be clearly and physically seen.

3. Homosexual qualities are expressed through his/her actions.

Data Gathering Technique

In conducting qualitative research, there is a corresponding sampling procedure to

be used because it is not necessary to collect data from everyone in a community in order

to get valid findings, only a sample (which is a subset) of a population was selected for

any given study. The objectives of the study as well as the characteristics of the study

population (such as size and diversity) determine which and how many people to select.
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In this study, the researcher used Purposive Sampling because it is one of the common
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sampling strategies and participants were selected according to the criteria relevant to a

particular research question and the qualification needed for the selected participants.

The researchers used an unstructured interview or non-directive interview which

tends to be more informal and free flowing than a structured interview, much like an

everyday conversation. This allows the interviewer to build a better rapport with the

interviewee due to its parallel with a normal conversation and can be a particularly useful

when asking human perceptions and personal experiences. Semi-structured interview was

also used in this research; this method interview is open, allowing new idea to be brought

up during the interview as a result of what the interviewee says. The interviewer in this

method generally has a framework of themes to be explored. One- on- one interview was

also used in this research; it is one of the most common type of data collection method in

qualitative research wherein the interviewer collects data directly from the interviewee.

Depending on your specific needs, the interviewer can be informal, unstructured

conversation as well as being spontaneous.

The researchers made an agreed- on standard in order to select the participants.

They observe if the possible respondents are qualified for the given criteria. They asked

them personally about their gender preference and asked permission if they are willing to

be the interviewee before the interview begun. The researchers explained the background

and small or little information about the on- going study. For the first respondent, he

agreed willingly to be a participant and was able to qualify the criteria of the researcher
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as well. The researchers interviewed him during his free hours. At first, he was hesitant to
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respond confidently but the researchers made a quick adjustment by talking to him
informally for his comfort ability. The second respondent willingly agreed on the

interview as well. The interview went well because the researchers quickly adjusted the

mood to be casual so that he can show or move freely himself. For the third respondent,

the researchers took a long and hard time to convince the aid participant because he was

really valuing his reputation and the confidentiality of the interview. But after a long and

casual conversation, they are able to convince the participant about the security of his

concerns. The fourth respondent was one of the most confident interviewee the

researchers had. She was able to answer all the questions properly and convincingly

according to her beliefs and convictions. For the last participant, the location of the

interview was the main problem in the success of gathering the data, but the researcher

was able to find a secure yet comfortable place to hold the said interview.

Data Analysis Procedure

The researchers first encode the data that were gathered from the interview. They

listened carefully on the recorded interview and transcribed it exactly as what the

interviewer and the interviewee stated. After they analyzed each answer per guide

question and made a conclusion about the response of the participant, they were able to

identify the idea and perceptions that they want to convey according to the question. The

researcher used topic coding which is a way of indexing or categorizing the text in order

to establish a framework of thematic ideas about the questions made by the researchers

on interpreting the answers of the respondent and eventually come up with different
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topics and themes. The unspecific answers of the respondent were one of the main
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problem that was faced by the researchers, because of their indirect answers, the
researchers were unable to interpret and analyzed their answers easily. Some of the

participants implicitly expressed their answers causing the researchers had a hard time to

come up with a concrete conclusion. After the transcription of the answers of the

participants, the researchers carefully analyzed and interpreted the data they gathered to

get an exact idea which answers the guide question made by researchers that is relevant

to the statement of the problem of the study.

CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the following tables that were carefully analyzed and

interpreted by the researchers based on the data they gathered.

Table 1: The reasons that affects Homosexual Students to come out.

Source Narratives Codes Themes

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 1 …My friends already knew about my real Peer
gender preference because I act differently
1 – 13-14 than what a normal guy do then. Pressure

Yung mga kaibigan ko is parang nahahalata nila saken Heave

na iba nga yung kilos ko as a person.
through
2 …Our real personality comes out when we Peer
socialize with a lot of people because we can the
3 – 73-74 show who we really are. Pressure
Darkness
Mas lumalabas yung tunay naming sarili kapag
marami kaming nakakasalamuhang tao dahil dun
namen napapakita kung ano ba talaga kame.
4 Yes, because they made me feel that they Peer
accept me for who I am…
8 – 188 Acceptance
Yes, coz they made me feel na ay they accept me for
who I am
3 …No one force me to come out. Self –

6 – 137 Walang nagtutulak saken para i-come out yon, kung realization Indepen-
ano ako.
dent
5 No, because I really know myself since then. Self –
Discer-
10 – 240 No, because I really know myself since then. realization
ning

In this table, it answers the question about the reason that affects homosexual

students to come out. The respondent number 1, 2, and 4 said that peer pressure is one of

the main reason that affects them to come out. Based on their answers, it clearly shows

that peer pressure has a big impact on their decision for coming out. The researchers used

the code ‘Peer Pressure’ with the answers of those 3 respondents and then eventually

came up with the theme ‘Heave through the Darkness’, which literally mean that most of

them tend to show their real gender identity among their friends. While the respondent
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number 3 and 5 said that their own perception was the reason for them to come out. The
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researchers came up with the code ‘Self-realization’ because no one influenced them to
show their real gender identity. With this code, the researchers created a theme entitled

‘Independent Discerning’, which means that in the first place they are aware and

confident on their real gender identity.

According to the gathered data, it clearly shows that most of the homosexual

students are affected by peer pressure forcing them to come out and show their real

gender identity publicly. However, some of the homosexual students relying on their own

preference whether to already come out or not. In this case, the researchers concluded

that the reasons that affects the homosexual students play a big role in determining their

real gender identity. Peer pressure appears to have a high percentage which affects an

individual in realizing their real gender identity, with this the researchers interpreted that

the surroundings or the people around them is one of the key factor for them to show who

they really are.

In relation to the researchers first theme entitled ‘Heave through the Darkness’,

the study of Higa (2014), also concluded that peers of LGBT youth were described as

sources

of information and help. Many of the LGBT students or their allies said that friends were

a major source of social support to whom they turned when they had questions or when

they needed someone to talk to. Peers are also the reason why they choose to come out

because they knew that they will be accepted by them.

For the researchers second theme which is ‘Independent Discerning’, a study of

American Psychological Association (2008), concluded that there is no consensus among

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scientist about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay
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or lesbian orientation. There were no findings have emerged that permit scientists to
conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors. Many

think that nature and nurture both play complex roles on realizing one’s gender identity.

Table 2: The coping mechanism they used to face the judgements and criticism

thrown on them

Source Narratives Codes Themes

1 …I’m just doing the things that I normally do. Wall of

Just be yourself like they say. Be optimistic.
1 – 30- Optimism Encourage-
Gumagalaw ako na kung sino lang ako. Just be yourself
31 kumbaga… Optimistic. ment vs.

2 …Every negative reactions and comments serves The Sword

as a motivation and inspiration for me to
3 – 87- improve myself. Motivation of

88 Every negative reactions and comment from them ahm I Deterrence

look to it positively, tinitignan ko sila na motivation, as a
motivation and inspiration to improve myself.

1 …I’m just doing the things that I normally do.

Just be yourself like they say. Be optimistic.
1 – 30- Be yourself
Gumagalaw ako na kung sino lang ako. Just be yourself
31 kumbaga… Optimistic. Optimism

3 …I won’t mind them at all, I will choose to be in the

happy
6– Choosing Chain of
Di ko na lang sila papansinin, kung san ako masaya yon
149- yong susundin ko. Happiness Rumors

150

4 I don’t mind them because I know myself better Knowing

than them.
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8 – 199 yourself
I don't mind them kase I know myself better naman than
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them.
5 I use the ‘deadma’, I’m just letting them do what
 they want… Neglection

10 – The word ‘deadma’, hinahayaan ko na lang sila

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Table 2 shows the answers of the respondents that corresponds to the question

about the coping mechanism they used to face the judgements and criticism thrown on

them. The respondent 1 and 2 said that even though there are judgements and criticisms

thrown on their gender, they just look to it positively and made the researchers to come

up with the code ‘Optimism and Motivation’, as they not let those words to bring them

down but they use those words as an encouragement to be a better version of themselves.

The researchers come up with a theme entitled ‘Wall of Encouragement vs. The Sword of

Deterrence’, which means that the wall of encouragement serves as the barrier that

protects or destroys the negative effects of judgements and criticisms which is associated

to the sword of deterrence which is literally connected to the bad effects of discrimination

among homosexual students. On the other hand, respondent number 1, 3, 4 and 5 said

that they don’t mind those words and they just let others to say what they want, that made

the researchers to use the code ‘Be Yourself, Know Yourself, Choosing Happiness and

Neglection’ and came up with the theme ‘Optimism in the Chain of Rumors’, which

means that most of them stay positive over the discrimination and criticisms that are

being thrown on them and focuses on their life and doesn’t let other people affect them.

Based on the data gathered by the researchers, it clearly shows that homosexual
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students in this generation choose to have a positive point of view rather than focusing on
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the negative words they hear from other people. Some of them took it in a positive way
and serves as their motivation to prove to other people that they are wrong in terms of

accusing and criticizing with negative comments and judgements. On the other hand, big

portion of the researcher respondents said that focusing on their perception is the key

factor in order to avoid being stressed out on the judgements they get. This clearly shows

that most of the homosexual students tend to be silent instead of arguing about their

gender preference.

Based on the study of Emily (2011), motivation refers to “the reasons underlying

behavior” (Guay. et al; 2010) and the attribute that move us to do or not to do something.

It involves a constellation of beliefs, perceptions, values, interests, and actions that are all

closely related. In relation to the gathered data by the researchers, it shows that prejudice

and discrimination plays a big role in motivating homosexual students not to argue on

other

people’s perception. For others, race, sex religion disability or other characteristics may

exacerbate the negative impact of prejudice and discrimination.

In relation to the researchers second theme entitled, ‘Optimism in the Chain of

Rumors”, sexuality research and social policy Journal of NSRC (2009) entitled: LGBT’s

rhetorical silence or rhetorical move rendering queer theory and queerness from a

position of power within silence and tends to ignore the judgements and criticisms they

hear from other people to prevent arguments.

Table 3: The stage of realization that they belong in the third gender.
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Source Narratives Codes Themes

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1 I realized it since high school because Early

 2 – 36 when I was in elementary level I’m not yet Adolescences
sure of who I really am, then my friends
are forcing me to tell them my real gender
identity.
Springtime
Since high school kase nung mga elementary pa, pa
lang ako di pa ako sure kung sino ako, then yun
nga, sabi ng, katulad nga ng sinabi ko kanina
parang yung mga friend, is pinipilit ako kung na
kung na sabihin kung sino talaga ako.
3 I think at the age of seventeen because I Early
felt that there’s something different in
7 – 157 myself, that I’m not straight heterosexual Adolescences
…

Siguro nong edad ahm seventeen ako kase

naramdaman ko na may something talaga na hindi
ako straight
4 When I was in eight grade that’s when I
first realized that I feel different about
8 – 205 myself, that this is not the real me so I Early
should get to know myself better.
Adolescences
When I was in eight grade that's when I first
realized na this is the I feel different about myself
na hindi ako 'to so I should you know get to know
myself better.

2 …I think I knew it since I was in grade 3

because I felt that I am way different than
4 – 97 other manly guys out there. Childhood Innocent

Pero sa tingen ko nung grade 3 ako naramdaman Stage of Life

ko na lang talaga sya na, ayon hindi ako katulad ng
ibang lalaki na tigasin
5 When I was five-year-old

10 – When I was five years’ old Childhood

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This table presents the answer of the respondents in a question about the stage of
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realization that they belong in the third gender. The respondents number 1, 3, and 4
answered that they realized they belong in the third gender when they were junior high

school. Based on their answers, the researchers used a code ‘early adolescence’ which

means it is the stage that the development in one person such as, physical, emotional,

social and mental changes occurs from being a childhood. On this code, the researchers

made a theme entitled ‘Springtime’ means that an early stage of development. Whereas

the respondents number 2 and 5 answered that they realized they belong in the third

gender when they were a child and grade school. The researchers used a code childhood

because it is a stage wherein the influence of other people are very powerful in

persuading an individual about their perception on their gender identity and sexual

orientation. With this, the researchers concluded a theme which is entitled ‘Innocent

Stage of Life’ which literally describes the naïve mind of homosexual students when they

were young that’s why they are easily influenced by others because of their innocence.

According to the data gathered by the researchers, it clearly shows that most of

the homosexual students realized that they belong in the third gender when they were

junior high school. It took them a lot of time to realized their real gender identity. Some

homosexual students realized that they belong in the third gender when they were a child

and in grade school because of the influence of the people who surrounds them such as

some of their family members who also belong in the third gender and the homosexuals

on their community.

In relation to the theme of the researchers which is entitled, ‘Springtime’ the

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (2006) also concluded that adolescence is the period of
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transition between childhood and adulthood. This stage can inspire curiosity and anxiety
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in relation to their gender identity. They might be confused and tends to question their
sexual orientation at this point that’s why the onset of puberty can be a difficult time for

the members of the LGBT stated by the American Academy of Pediatrics (2019).

For the researchers’ second theme named ‘Innocent Stage of Life’ Dr. Guy Shilo

of TAU’s Bob Shapell School of Social Work (2020) concluded that the number of

LGBT youths who “come out” to their family and friends has grown dramatically in the

past two decades. In 1991, the average age of coming out was 25 but as of 2010 the

average age blows down to 16 among LGBT youths. He also noted that these

homosexuals tend to come out earlier in life derives from social and cultural progress.

The increasing respect and recognition of the rights of sexual minorities have provided

the encouragement to “come out” at an earlier stage.

Table 4: The different situations that they decided to hide their real identity.

Source Narratives Codes Themes

1 …So why do they need to ask me about my

actions which is way different from a normal
2 – 43 guy do. Judged

Kinukwestiyon pa nila kung ano yung ahm kilos ko

ganon.
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3 …In the eye of others, they don’t accept Fear of
me…
7– Acceptance
Parang sa side nila hindi nila tanggap
161 Inequality vs.

4 Of course I’m offended… Humanity

9– Syempre offended Offensive

209

5 …They are being judge just because of their

gender identity…
10 – Judged

257- Naj-judge sila dahil sa third gender nila

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2 …Sometimes there is a hidden madness Criticism

inside me because it’s really unjustifiable
4– when they are criticizing me

101 Nag kikimkim ako ng galit kase bakit kailangan nila

akong icriticize
3 …In the eye of others, they don’t accept Lack of
me…
7– Acceptance
Parang sa side nila hindi nila tanggap
161

4 …But sometimes you can’t blame them if Social

that’s their belief…
9– differences Shattered
Pero hindi naman natin masisisi yung ibang tao if
209- yun yung paniniwala nila and beliefs Kaleidoscope

210
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5 …For me being silent is the best way to

prove that they are wrong.
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11 – Silence
For me being silent is the best way to prove that they
 261- are wrong.

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The table 4 display the answers of the respondents in a question about the

different situations that they decided to hide their real identity. The respondent number

1,2, 3, 4, and 5 stated that some people tends to judge, question and doesn’t accept their

real identity that made the researchers came up with the code ‘Judged, Fear of

Acceptance, Offensive and Criticism’ because according to the participant’s, other people

were criticizing their gender preference because of its uncommonness. With this, the

researchers made a theme entitled ‘Inequality vs. Humanity’ as other people keeps on

dragging and discriminating the third gender and eventually forgot about the humanity

that those people are also a human that have the rights to be respected and to be treated

properly.

On the other hand, the participant number 3, 4 and 5 stated that the social

traditions and cultural norms tends to be the main situation that made them hide their

gender identity among peers because of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs

established in the society. In this case, the researchers created a code ‘Lack of

Acceptance, Social Differences and Belifs and Silence’ and eventually came up with the

theme ‘Shattered Kaleidoscope’ which literally represents the diversity in the beliefs of

every individual that causes discrimination and misunderstanding especially for the

LGBT youths.
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Based on the data gathered by the researchers, it shows that there are lots of
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situations affecting a homosexual student in hiding their gender preference some of the
these have long term effects and might damage someone’s health or condition. This

factors includes gender discrimination such as bullying, humiliation and abuse being felt

by homosexual because too much judgements and criticisms thrown on them. Lastly,

some of the common situations based on the participant’s answer was the lack of

acceptance, social differences and beliefs and silence being established by the society and

the people around them.

In relation to the researcher theme entitled ‘Inequality vs. Humanity, the Human

Rights Watch (2020) stated that homosexual students too often find that their schooling

experience is marred by bullying, discrimination, lack of access to LGBT – related

information, and in some cases, physical or sexual assault leads them in hiding their

gender preference. Judgements and criticisms are mostly rampant so that these

homosexuals tend to search for humanity they deserve.

For the theme created by the researchers entitled, ‘Shattered Kaleidoscope’ can be

related on the conducted study of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016)

which states that the negative beliefs and actions thrown on homosexual student can

affect their physical and mental health that leads in concealing their gender preference.

Social differences and beliefs established in the society plays a big role in affecting

homosexuals to hide their gender identity because it can lead to rejection by friends and

family, discriminatory acts as well as violence and abuse.

Table 5: The treatment of their family members after knowing their identity
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Source Narratives Codes Themes

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1 …Since I am a part of their family they Openness

 accepted me for who I am. and

2 – 55 Wala naman kung tinanggap na nila kung sino ako Acceptance

kaya parang ayos lang.

3 …What’s interesting in my family is that Openness

they accept me for who I am. The Gate
7 – 173- and
Tanggap naman ako ng magulang ko at tyaka ng
pamilya ko.
Way to
174 Acceptance
Happiness
4 Nothing at all because my dad told me that Openness
he accepts me for who I am…
9 – 219 and
Wala naman kase my dad told me na he accepts me
for who I am Acceptance

5 No, actually when I admitted to them, they Openness

loved me more than before.
11 – 265 and
No, ahm dun sa pag-amin ko na yun mas minahal nila
ako. Acceptance

2 …At first it’s hard for them to accept me Time

4 – 114 Nung una medyo hindi pa nila ako natanggap Interval Hour Glass

4 …In the case of my mom, it took a lot of Time is Ticking

time for her to accept me
9 – 220 Interval
Sa mom ko ganon it took a lot of time para ma-accept
niya ako

This table clearly shows the answers regarding to the questions about the

treatment of family members to the homosexual student after knowing their real gender

identity. The respondent 1, 3, 4 and 5 said that their family accepted them for who they

are and with this the researchers came up with the code ‘Openness and Acceptance’

which was shown by the reaction of their family towards them. With this code, the
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researchers created a theme entitled ‘The Gate Way to Happiness’ that literally means
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that being accepted by your love ones is the key to feel the genuine happiness in your

heart. On the other hand, respondent 2 and 4 said that it took some time for them to be

accepted by their other family members. So the researchers came up with the code ‘Time

Interval’ because there is some process taken place before they accept them for who they

are and the researchers made a theme entitled ‘Hour Glass is Ticking’ as it represents the

progress of their acceptance to the real gender identity of one of their family member.

Based on the data gathered, it was obviously stated that a lot of family members

are being open to the third gender. The researchers conclude that family is the number

one person who will truly understand and accept you for who you really are. It is really a

strong relationship that cannot be easily perish of any reasons. While the other hand,

some took time to accept their children and tend to be denial at some stages that become

a factor for them to have a hard time on accepting their children, but nevertheless they

still embrace their child for who they are.

In relation to the theme entitled ‘The Gate Way to Happiness’, the study of

Dowshen (2018) stated that many parents of homosexual understand and accepts their

children right from the start. The parents feel that they have known their children all

along even before their children came out to them. They were also glad that their children

confessed in them and are proud of their child for having a courage to tell them the truth.

One of the foundation in order for an individual to achieve the completeness in their

selves and satisfy the sense of belonging as member of society is by their family.

While on the other hand, in relation to the theme entitled ‘Hour Glass is Ticking’
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the study of Dowshen (2018) said that, many parents find that they need time to accept
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and adjust to their child real gender identity. Other parents feel upset, disappointed or
unable to accept their child real gender identity at first, concerning whether their child

might be discriminated and humiliated in different ways. Some also struggles to reconcile

their child’s sexual orientation because of religious and personal beliefs. But even though

they react with anger, rejection and hostility, eventually they will learn about homosexual

people who lead happy, successful and they can find a place of understanding.

Table 6: Summary of Themes

Narratives Themes
 …My friends already knew about my real gender
preference because I act differently than what a normal
guy do then. Heave through the
 …Our real personality comes out when we socialize with Darkness
a lot of people because we can show who we really are.
 Yes, because they made me feel that they accept me for
who I am…

 …No one force me to come out Independent

 No, because I really know myself since then. Discerning
 …I’m just doing the things that I normally do. Just be Wall of
yourself like they say. Be optimistic. Encouragement vs.
 …Every negative reactions and comments serves as a The Sword of
motivation and inspiration for me to improve myself. Deterrence

 …I’m just doing the things that I normally do. Just be

yourself like they say. Be optimistic.
 …I won’t mind them at all, I will choose to be happy. Optimism in the
 I don’t mind them because I know myself better than Chain of Rumors
them.
 I use the ‘deadma’, I’m just letting them do what they
want…

 I realized it since high school because when I was in

elementary level I’m not yet sure of who I really am, then
my friends are forcing me to tell them my real gender
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identity. Springtime
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I think at the age of seventeen because I felt that there’s

something different in myself, that I’m not straight
 heterosexual …
 When I was in eight grade that’s when I first realized that
I feel different about myself, that this is not the real me so
I should get to know myself better.

 …I think I knew it since I was in grade 3 because I felt Innocent Stage of

that I am way different than other manly guys out there. Life
 When I was five-year-old.
 …So why do they need to ask me about my actions which
is way different from a normal guy do.
 …In the eye of others, they don’t accept me… Inequality vs.
 Of course I’m offended… Humanity
 …They are being judge just because of their gender
identity…
 …Sometimes there is a hidden madness inside me
because it’s really unjustifiable when they are criticizing
me

 …In the eye of others, they don’t accept me…

 …But sometimes you can’t blame them if that’s their
belief… Shattered
 …For me being silent is the best way to prove that they Kaleidoscope
are wrong.

 …Since I am a part of their family they accepted me for

who I am.
 …What’s interesting in my family is that they accept me The Gate Way to
for who I am. Happiness
 Nothing at all because my dad told me that he accepts me
for who I am…
 …At first it’s hard for them to accept me Hour Glass is
 …In the case of my mom, it took a lot of time for her to Ticking
accept me.

The table shows the answers of the chosen participant from the agreed on

standard made by the researchers, the first narration displays that the reason which affects

Homosexual Students to come out was that they show their real self when socializing
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with a lot of people but on the second narration there are some of them who said they
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really know themselves since then. While on the third narration it displays that the
judgments and criticisms thrown on them serves as a motivation and a source of

optimism. However, some of them stated that they won’t mind other people as long as

they are happy because they know themselves better than them which can be associated

with the negligence mentality of an individual if a thing doesn’t affect them. For the fifth

narration, some of participants said that they realized their gender identity when they

were at the stage of adolescence specifically at the age of seventeen and below. On the

other hand, the rest of the respondent’s states that they knew their gender preference in

their childhood stage which is between the age of 5 to 9. The seventh to ninth narration it

shows the different situations that might force them to hide their gender identity, some of

the participants felt discrimination, judgements and criticisms because other people tends

to question his actions that is way different from a normal guy does. Some of the

participants said that social differences and beliefs was one of the factor that made them

conceal their gender identity because sometimes you can’t blame other people if that’s

what they believe. While the other participants stated that lack of acceptance and being

silent are the different situation to hide their real identity. On the tenth narration,

respondents said that there was nothing new on the treatment of their family members

because since they are part of their family, they eventually accept them for who they are.

While the rest of the respondent stated that it was not easy for their family members to

accept their gender preference because according to the researchers’ respondent, at first it

hard for his family members to accept them but as the time passes by they are slowly

accepting what their children wants to be.

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According to the data gathered, in this table it displays the summary of the
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answers of the respondent to the questions that corresponds to the statement of the
problem of this study. It shows that Homosexual Student are coming out with the help of

their friends or people who surrounds them. These Homosexual students mostly realized

their gender identity during their early adolescence as they already knew some situation

that happens to them and understand it easily that made up their realization about the

different gender and where they belong in. But some are during their childhood as they

act to it naturally and embrace their gender at a young age. Even though there are a lot of

negativity that world is throwing on them by those people who keeps on judging and

criticizing their gender, they still manage to be strong by being optimistic in every

situation they encounter and of course with the help of their family, friends, or other

people who believes and accepts them

wholeheartedly, they gain hopes and feel embraced and loved for who they are. It is the

foundation that keeps on making them strong and stand still despite of those problems

they faced in this kind of society.

CHAPTER V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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This study aimed to know the reasons that affect homosexuals to come out, as
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well as finding out how they faced judgements and criticisms, their realization that they
belong in the third gender, the instances in hiding their gender identity, and also their

families’ treatment after knowing their real gender identity.

The researchers utilized the phenomenology approach in order to gather the

information that they need to answer the statement of the problem. This approach focuses

on the commonality of a lived experience within a particular group which can be also

referred to as a way of understanding people’s perceptions and perspectives of the

meaning of a particular event or phenomenon. In order to determine the location and the

participants of the conducted study, the researchers consider the place and the agreed on

standards to select the chosen respondents suitable for the study.

The researchers applied Purposive Sampling in gathering data, in this strategy the

participants were selected based on the given criteria relevant to a certain research

question. Unstructured or non-directive interview as well as one on one interview were

employed in order to get the answer that they need. The researchers interpreted the data

they gathered by analyzing carefully the transcript wherein the answers of their

participants were written. After analyzing, the researchers came up with different

conclusions which are relevant to the statement of the problem.

Summary of Findings

1. What are the reasons that affect them to come out?

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 According to the participants, most of them viewed that peer pressure was the

reason for them to come out while the rest stated that self- realization was more dominant

on their perception.

2. What are the coping mechanism they used to face the judgements and

criticism thrown on them?

Based on the respondents, the coping mechanisms that they used in order to face

the judgements and criticisms thrown on them are optimism and motivation while the rest

of them chose to act as themselves, be happy, knows oneself better and neglect the

criticisms they hear from others.

3. How did they realized that they belong in the third gender?

Most of the respondents said that they realize they belong in the third gender on

their early adolescences because of the eagerness of their mind to search for themselves

while the rest of them stated that they already knew themselves since the early stage of

childhood because of the influence of the people who surrounds them.

4. What are different situations that they decided to hide their real identity?

According to the respondents, being judged, fear of acceptance, offensiveness,

criticism, lack of acceptance, silence and social differences and beliefs are the different

situations that they decided to conceal their gender identity.

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5. How did their family members treat them after knowing their identity?
 The majority of the respondents stated that their family members accepted them

wholeheartedly after knowing their gender identity while the rest of them said that took a

lot of time for their family members to completely accept them.

Conclusions

Based on the analysis of the researchers on the data that they gathered, they came up with

the following conclusions.

1. Most of the Homosexual Students admitted that peer pressure and peer acceptance

were one of the main reason for them to come out publicly, while some of them

realized it through their own perception and understanding.

2. The coping mechanisms that were used by the homosexual students serves as a

source of optimism and motivation in proving other people that they were wrong

in discriminating their gender identity, while most of them tends to neglect,

choose to be themselves, know themselves and choose to be happy over the

criticism that they hear from others.

3. Adolescence stage was one of the big factor that contributed for the Homosexual

Students to realize they belong in the third gender because of the curiosity in their

mind about their sexuality while some of them recognized it at an early stage

because of the acceptance and impact of other people in their decision making.

4. Being judged, fear of acceptance, offensiveness and criticisms were the most
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common situations that made the Homosexual Students to conceal their gender
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 identity, some of them said that social differences and beliefs, lack of acceptance

and silence contributed a high percentage in hiding their gender identity.

5. Unlike the previous decades, Homosexual Students nowadays were widely

accepted by their family members but some of them still took on the process of

grief before totally accepting these beloved creatures.

Recommendations

In view of the findings and conclusions, the following recommendations were made:

1. For the students, the researchers suggest them to have a larger understanding

about the perceptions of everyone particularly for the member of the LGBT

Community to diminish the stigma being faced by them especially Gender

Discrimination.

2. For the parents, they should embrace their children’s gender identity as they are

the one who knows them well and understands their point of view.

3. For the teachers, the researchers suggest to be one of the foundation of those

students who cannot stand and fight for their own rights especially in school

premises.

4. For the LGBT Community, they should continue to fight for the rights of every

individual who compose this group of mankind and support each other instead of

bragging down.

5. For the Government Officials, the researchers suggest to protect the rights of the
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members of the LGBT Community and be fair in giving equality to everyone.

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6. For the future researcher, a parallel study maybe conducted to other places or

community with a larger sample to confirm or validate the findings of the present

study.

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