How Gay Language Influences the Media Murad, Aisha L. AB Communication Studies major in Journalism December 2015 I. Introduction Language is not static; it moves and progresses as our society takes a step forward for improvement. In this sense, many sub-languages are being formed and created for different purposes. One of these sub-languages is 'Gay lingo', the language being spoken by male homosexuals. However, some heterosexuals now use it for their everyday conversation. In view
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ABSTRACT: Language is not static; it moves and progresses as our society takes a step forward for improvement. In this sense, many sub-languages are being formed and created for different purposes. One of these sub-languages is 'Gay lingo', the language being spoken by male homosexuals. However, some heterosexuals now use it for their everyday conversation. In view of this, the researchers were led to do a study on the problem, Why is there a usage of gay lingo among heterosexual students in University
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Foreign Languages and Linguistics Sta. Mesa, Manila Adaptation of Swardspeak to the Language of Bachelor of Arts in English Second-Year Students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Joanna Marie N. Cabanatan Maricon A. Alisuag Jenny L. Carlos Fatima B. Dela Cruz Prof. Evangelina S. Seril CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION I. Introduction Today’s modern generation, many youth are engaged in different languages. Some of
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its Setting Introduction Language is the human capacity for acquiring and using complex systems of communication. According to Bloomfield, every language changes at a rate which leaves contemporary persons free to communicate without disturbance. Among persons, linguistic change is uniform in ratio with the amount of communication between them. If linguistic change results in groups between which communication is disturbed, these group speak dialects of language. If linguistic change results
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"Bekimon" and "gay lingo") is an argot or cant slang derived from Englog (Tagalog-English code-switching) and used by a number of homosexuals in the Philippines.[1] ' A defining trait of swardspeak slang is that it immediately identifies the speaker as homosexual, making it easy for people of that orientation to recognize each other. This creates an exclusive group among its speakers and helps them resist cultural assimilation. More recently, though, even non-members of the gay community use this
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As a homosexual couple walks down the sidewalk, they hear the word, “Faggots” being shouted at them from across the street. A group of friends tease a boy because, “he is being too much of a faggot” to ask that one really attractive girl out. At a LGBTQ rally, they cheer for having the reclamation of this slur as one of pride. This current state of flux “faggot” is in is now causing controversy about whether or not this word can be said without any one sort of offense being taken to it. When using
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UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TOWARDS GAY LINGO Sa panahon natin ngayon, tayo ay nabubuhay sa isang mundong sumusunod sa nakararami o sa uso. Sa pananamit, sa Buhok, sa Teknolohiya, sa Pagkaen, at marami pang iba. Ngunit isa sa pinaka tanyag at uso kung maituturing ay ang “Gay Lingo”, “Gay Language” o salitang bakla. Tulad ng karaniwang wika o linguahe, ito ay ginagamitan ng maraming paraan para mabuo, mapagyaman, at magamit sa ibat ibang paraan. Maraming nag sasabi na ginagamit ang “Gay Lingo” kapag nagtitipon
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Bekimon: A fresh take on Pinoy gay lingo [pic]By Karen Flores, abs-cbnNEWS.com MANILA, Philippines - Fair-skinned and well-groomed Bern Josep Persia may be the new face of the gay-speaking community, being the self-proclaimed bekimonpresident in the country. A photographer and a tech support representative, Persia plays different roles (from a call center agent to a newscaster) in a series of videos aboutbekimons, defined as people who are "hard-core users" of gay language -- whether they are homosexuals
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Introduction: What is the problem with the representation of the LGBTQ+ community in film? The main problem: that this is even a problem at all. The representation, or misrepresentation that is, has not gone unnoticed. “When gays and lesbians do appear on screen, it is more often than not in ways that uphold stereotypical notions, such as the ‘pansy’ male or the ‘hardboiled’ woman,” is how Mangin explains this dilemma. This statement holds truth, but it is only the beginning of addressing the
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sexuality. We find ourselves communicating with people who have a hard time accepting the fact of gay and lesbian sexuality can be somewhat problematic. Through the years, older generations have resulted in placing stigmas on gays and lesbians forming a collective feeling called “homophobia”. Due to this behavior, younger generations have resulted in using derogatory statements of using the word “gay” when talking about something that can be considered homosexual. When dealing with this throughout
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