Kapwa Ko, Palangga Ko (My Equal, My Love): People's Perception of Same-Sex Relationship

Authors

  • Alexander G. Pueblo

Keywords:

same-sex relationship, LGBT, perception, religion

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The same-sex relationship has been an important issue in our community and even in the world. The quest for the acceptance of the community is still in pursuit. LGBT was also established to put emphasis on the existence and rights of these individuals. Intuitively, what made the people think or perceive the way these individuals exist in our community is a huge issue at hand. One of the foci of the study is the inclusion of an important but controversial variable: Religion.

 

METHODS

The descriptive research method is the most appropriate one to use in this study. The respondents of the study were 30 randomly selected individuals (not a member of LGBT) with different religions from the local community. They researchers conducted an informal interview and a researcher-made questionnaire with guide questions to gather data.

 

RESULTS

The results revealed that even with varied religions, their perceptions toward a same-sex relationship based upon the teaching on their respective religions are found to be "slightly positive" as well as on their personal views regardless of their religions. Moreover, there are no differences recorded on their varying perceptions towards a same-sex relationship.

 

DISCUSSIONS

The results ofthe study are enlightening to the people who are a member of the LGBT group and those who go against them. Even though people are very keen on their faith and loyal to their religions, the existence of the same-sex relationship does not bother them as long as individuals live their life fully and happily. Regardless of their faith and the teachings of the church, it was found that personal perceptions of the people towards LGBT were the same with their perceptions with loyalty to their religion as long as they do not make their relationship in a public display. Thus, it is good to note that people nowadays are slowly but significantly accepting this scenario in our community, especially in our country.

Published

2019-01-18