Verbal Abuse Resulting from Rigid Stereotypes of Gender and Identity for LGBTQ+ People
Abstract
Verbal abuse toward individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ are often rooted in rigid stereotypes and societal norms surrounding gender and identity. This type of abuse can range from derogatory comments and slurs to threats and harassment and can significantly impact the mental health and well-being of those who experience it. This study aimed to focus on verbal rejection, which is indirectly and unwittingly, carried out in the immediate environment of LGBTQ+ people. The main method of research conducted was primary data obtained directly from LGBTQ+ people, questionnaires were circulated randomly through social media, and then the data were analyzed by descriptive analysis. According to the study’s findings, verbal violence against LGBTQ+ individuals frequently occurs in Indonesia, since it is still considered to be a taboo or odd. In order to establish a more inclusive and accepting society for everyone, regardless of a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation, it is imperative to confront and destroy these harmful presumptions.
Keywords: verbal abuse, LGBTQ+, gender identity, harassment
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