Torogi Taraki: Igorot Families' Responses to Having Gay Children

Proponent/s Name/s (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Nathan Caleb M. Castañeda, University of the Cordilleras Integrated School Senior High School
Dea Mae S. Gadil, University of the Cordilleras Integrated School Senior High School
Emberdlej Q. Pomay-o, University of the Cordilleras Integrated School Senior High SchoolFollow
Dria Katherine O. Ramirez, University of the Cordilleras Integrated School Senior High School

Document Types

Paper Presentation

School Code

N/A

School Name

University of the Cordilleras Integrated School Senior High School

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Jimenez, Girlie C.

Abstract/Executive Summary

Throughout the years, various studies have been conducted exploring families’ response to having gay children around the world with different cultures and sets of beliefs. However, little research has been conducted to explore the responses of the people in the Cordilleras, specifically Igorot families. This paper derives from an in-depth study of Igorot families' responses to having gay children using a phenomenological approach, structured interview guide, and narrative and thematic data analysis to obtain the data. This study explored the perspective of the Igorot gay child about the responses of their parents concerning their sexuality. This paper found that no cultural factors affected the parents’ response. In fact, Igorot families were fine with their child being gay without the interference of culture.

Keywords

Igorot; family; gay; culture; Torogi Taraki

Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Gender, Human Development, and the Individual (GHI)

Initial Consent for Publication

yes