Social Interaction as the Source of Social Knowledge about LGBT in Malaysia
The study investigated perceptions of LGBT identities in Malaysia by examining social interaction as the source of social knowledge about LGBT. The perception is relevant now as the topic of sexual orientation is once again occupying the discourse of morality and human rights in the country. As t...
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| Format: | Proceeding |
| Language: | English |
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2021
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/35574/1/source-1.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/35574/ https://conferencealerts.com/show-event?id=233460 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Malaysia Sarawak |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The study investigated perceptions of LGBT identities in Malaysia by examining
social interaction as the source of social knowledge about LGBT. The perception is relevant
now as the topic of sexual orientation is once again occupying the discourse of morality and
human rights in the country. As they re-enter into mainstream consciousness, question should
be asked about the sources that inform public opinion when talking about LGBT. Using a
semi-structured interview, 12 participants living in Kuching and Kota Samarahan districts of
Sarawak, Malaysia, were asked about what they thought about LGBT individuals, the sources
of their information and the people that they are predisposed to share conversation with on
the topic. The results showed that people‟s opinions are informed by social interaction. Those
who tend to develop a positive evaluation are more likely to encounter the LGBT individuals
through personal friendship. Further, we discover that people who talked with parents and
friends tend to look for information that corroborate pre-existing tendency. The study
concludes by emphasising the role of social interaction as a key source of social knowledge
about LGBT among Malaysians. |
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