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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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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patriarchal orientations. The new, vibrant, potent weapon of marginalized gays is language- creatively crafted like a magic spell that colors their tongue and weaves their protection. It is a language that only homosexuals can understand. “Gayspeak” or gay language in the Philippines is a form of verbal sublimation of gay people against domineering power of patriarchy. Yet the positive response of the people outside the gay community to gayspeak has ironically rewarded the homosexuals, giving them
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Gay Lingo Introduction Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the Philippines have a distinctive culture but limited legal rights. Gays and lesbians are generally tolerated, if not accepted, within Filipino society, but there is still widespread discrimination. The most visible members of the Filipino LGBT culture, the Bakla, are a distinct group in the Philippines. According to the 2002 Young Adult fertility and Sexuality Survey, 11% of sexually
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Kritika Ku ltu ra NEW SCHOLARS FORUM Gay Language: Defying the Structural Limits of English Language in the Philippines Norberto V. Casabal Lyceum of Subic Bay, Philippines nvcasabal@yahoo.com Abstract Gay language has achieved a higher degree of acceptance in recent years in the Philippines. Both gays and nongays can be heard uttering gay expressions. But the main role of gayspeak for gay people in the Philippines is to function as an “armor” to shield themselves from the chasm and the social
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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 of the Philippines College of Arts and Letters (UPCAL)? The thesis aimed to identify the reasons behind the usage of Gay lingo, the source/s through which the participants were
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the Philippines have a distinctive culture but limited legal rights. Gays and lesbians are generally tolerated, if not accepted, within Filipino society, but there is still widespread discrimination. The most visible members of the Filipino LGBT culture, the Bakla, are a distinct group in the Philippines. According to the 2002 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Survey, 11% of sexually active Filipinos between the ages of 15 and 24 have had
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Effects of “Gay Lingo” on Memory Retrieval of Selected Adolescents Introduction: “Bekimon” is one of a manifestation of a culture, since “Bekimon” is a language used by locals. The younger generation adapts it thru their ate’s and kuya’s who speak “Bekimon” or say some “Bekimon” terms. The Gay Lingo is a language dedicated for the homosexual people to have their own language and to develop their culture to become one of the respected ones and it was not just made for fun. Gay Lingo is a spectrum
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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 ang
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GROUP 9 Cortes, Bianca Isabel Cruz, Ellesse Lyra Mabilangan, Czarina Fraulien Mercado, Jhelo Swardspeak/Gay lingo ang napili naming paksa dahil sa kapansin-pansin na impluwensya ng mga bakla/bading sa lipunan natin. Isa na dito ay ang paraan ng pagsasalita natin. Madami sa mga tao ngayon ang nagsasalita ng swardspeak dahil narin sa kasanayan sa pakikinig at pagbigkas nito. Kaya naisip ng aming grupo na maghanap ng isang tao na direktang nakakaimpluwensya sa mga tao sa pagsasalita ng swardspeak.
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