Youth Commentary

Americans often think the U.S. is the world's most accepting places for gay, lesbian and transgender people. But a young gay American man finds out differently in the mostly Catholic, socially conservative Philippines.


In the Philippines, I was aware of almost every gay interaction or innuendo. But no Filipino seemed to give any such occurrences a second glance. Upon returning to San Francisco, I realized that in the so-called "gay Mecca" of the United States, most public displays of gay affection take place only in the Castro district. Gays in the media have only recently increased in presence. And gays who act flamboyant in the hood are asking to get beat.

I was overwhelmed by the Philippines' social acceptance of gays. It was also fascinating to see how men in a different country interpreted femininity: thin bodies, long hair, thick layers of makeup. But what was most surprising was how much I, as a gay man, noticed these things while my straight friends there didn't even care.


one of my friends asked me why do filipino women speak and
act like a gay with such a strong pinoy gay accents and lingos ?

before strong reactions, let us know why from those who know
much better about it.


click:
http://www.imdiversity.com/Villages/Asian/civil_human_equal_rights/ pns_gay_philippines.asp

and read on-


<br><br>Post edited by: linsi, at: 2007/06/30 08:16