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Advocating for Sexual Health in the LGBTQ Community on Twitter through the Menfesspelangi_ Account
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Communication Science
Abstract
In Indonesia, the LGBTQ community faces significant discrimination and stigma, particularly in terms of employment, education, and health. Despite the existence of scientific explanations and religious views that debunk myths about LGBTQ individuals, negative stigma against them persists, such as being associated with HIV/AIDS and being deemed inappropriate behavior. This discrimination stems from homophobia and prejudice, and may even escalate to violence. LGBTQ individuals also encounter legal barriers, as their gender identity and sexual orientation are not explicitly recognized in the constitution. Society holds divergent perspectives, with some supporting LGBTQ rights and others rejecting them based on religious and cultural values. Activists and civil society organizations are actively combating this discrimination, yet the pro-LGBTQ movement faces opposition and pressure from conservative groups. In this context, the Twitter account @menfesspelangi_ serves as a platform enabling users to anonymously share LGBTQ stories and experiences, including those related to sexual health
Keywords
LGBTQ, Discrimination, Sexual Health, Stigma, Sexual Orientation
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How to cite this paper
@article{1705153,
author = {Rizki Ifnafiar, Muhamad Isnaini},
title = {Advocating for Sexual Health in the LGBTQ Community on Twitter through the Menfesspelangi_ Account},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2023},
volume = {7},
number = {4},
pages = {388-395},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705153.pdf},
abstract = {In Indonesia, the LGBTQ community faces significant discrimination and stigma, particularly in terms of employment, education, and health. Despite the existence of scientific explanations and religious views that debunk myths about LGBTQ individuals, negative stigma against them persists, such as being associated with HIV/AIDS and being deemed inappropriate behavior. This discrimination stems from homophobia and prejudice, and may even escalate to violence. LGBTQ individuals also encounter legal barriers, as their gender identity and sexual orientation are not explicitly recognized in the constitution. Society holds divergent perspectives, with some supporting LGBTQ rights and others rejecting them based on religious and cultural values. Activists and civil society organizations are actively combating this discrimination, yet the pro-LGBTQ movement faces opposition and pressure from conservative groups. In this context, the Twitter account @menfesspelangi_ serves as a platform enabling users to anonymously share LGBTQ stories and experiences, including those related to sexual health},
keywords = {LGBTQ, Discrimination, Sexual Health, Stigma, Sexual Orientation},
month = {October},
}