Date of Publication
11-2025
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts
Subject Categories
Communication
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Communication
Thesis Advisor
Kristoffer G. Brugada
Defense Panel Chair
Dempster Samarista
Defense Panel Member
Jose Mari Martinez
Princess Bacani
Abstract (English)
This thesis presents the narrative short film titled Stable Conditions, which explores the lived experiences of queer Filipino youth navigating self-identity and expression in socially tolerant yet morally conservative culture. Ingrained in the intersection of fictional short features and social commentary, the project shows the line queer Filipino youth must navigate to survive in spaces that appear to accept them but remain implicitly heteronormative.
While the acceptance of LGBTQIA+ community has progressed in many nations, it remains a struggle for young queer individuals to navigate their identity and belonging in gay-tolerant societies such as the Philippines. This study examines the experiences of queer Filipino individuals as they explore their identity and navigate interpersonal relationships. Narrative analysis was employed to analyze interviews with six queer adults, revealing recurring themes of fear of judgment and the need to adjust their behavior at home and at school. Insights from three licensed psychiatrists further contextualized that patterns of code-switching and emotional suppression can impact self-worth, intensify identity confusion, and reinforce internalized shame. The Anggitay’s design in the film reflects this psychological state of partial visibility and longing for authenticity. The study concludes that queer Filipino youth often carry a dual identity shaped by familial and cultural obligation and the desire for acceptance. By combining personal narratives, psychosocial frameworks, and symbolic storytelling, this research highlights the ongoing need for queer-affirming spaces and more nuanced LGBTQ+ representation in the Philippines media and society.
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Abstract (Filipino)
Ang pananaliksik na ito ay nagbabahagi ng isang maikling pelikulang pagsasalaysay na pinamagatang "Stable Conditions" na sumisiyasat sa mga karanasan ng kabataang miyembro ng kommunidad na LGBTQIA+ sa Pilipinas. Sinisiwalat ng proyekto ang linyang tinatahak ng kabataang queer na Pilipino upang makaraos sa mga espasyong tila tanggap sila ngunit sa katunayan ay nananatiling heteronormatibo.
Bagaman umuunlad na ang pagtanggap sa kommunidad na LGBTQIA+ sa maraming bansa, ito ay nananatiling pagsubok para sa kabataang queer sa kanilang pagtuklas sa kanilang tunay na pagkakakilanlan at pagkabilang sa lipunang Pilipino. Gumamit ng pagsusuring naratibo ang mga mananaliksik upang suriin ang mga panayam ng anim (6) na nakatatandang queer, na nagpapakita ng mga tema ng takot sa panghuhusga, at pag-akma ng kanilang kilos nang nakadepende sa kung sila ay nasa tahanan o paaralan. Mas ipinalalim ang pagsusuri ng mga pananaw mula sa tatlong (3) lisensyadong psychiatrist tungkol sa epekto ng mga pattern ng pag-code-switch at pagsupil sa emosyon, sa sariling pagpapahalaga at kalituhan na naidudulot nito sa indibidwal na pagkakalkilanlan. Ang disenyo ng Anggitay sa pelikula ay sumasalamin sa kalagayang pangkaisipan ng bahagyang pagkilala ng mga kabataang queer. Napagtanto ng pag-aaral na ang kabataang queer na Pilipino ay kadalasang may dalawang pagkataong kinikilala, hulmado ng obligasyong kultural at pampamilya, at pagnanais sa tunay na pagtanggap. Ang personal na karanasan, balangkas na sikolohikal at panilipunan, at makahulugang pagkukuwento, ay nagsama-sama upang magbigyang-diin ng pananaliksik na ito ang pangangailangan para sa mga espasyong mapagtanggap at kumikilala sa kommunidad ng LGBTQIA+ sa midiya at lipunan ng Pilipinas.
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Language
English
Format
Electronic
Keywords
Sexual minorities--Philippines; Gay youth--Philippines; Toleration; Short films
Recommended Citation
Medina, J. C., Cortez, I. S., & Neptuno, N. M. (2025). Between tolerance and colorful youth: Young Filipinos in the LGBTQIA+ community navigating a gay-tolerant society. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdb_comm/194
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