LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN RELATION TO EMPOWERMENT
Cleta A. Ratio
Private , Laguna State Polytechnic University
Abstract
This study aimed to explore the relationship between issues and challenges and empowerment of LGBTQ+ members in Lucban, Quezon. Data from 60 LGBTQ+ members were collected through convenient sampling. Descriptive-correlational design was used in this study. Correlation and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. The result revealed that most of the respondents were 24 years old and above, majority were gays, and most them were college graduate. Moreover, the LGBTQ+ members in Lucban, Quezon were able to positively attained physical, emotional, and social behavior. Furthermore, respondents less experience violence, employment discrimination, and discrimination against religious freedom. And somehow never experience discrimination inside their home. Results also showed that there was significant relationship between issues and challenges and empowerment. Several recommendations were given in order to empower more the LGBTQ+ members, like Local Government Unit might develop of community norms and supports that contribute to the ability of LGBTQ+ members and community to thrive while addressing associated violence, hate crimes, employment and religious discrimination.
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2021-07-08
Vol | : | 7 |
Issue | : | 7 |
Month | : | July |
Year | : | 2021 |