Perception of Filipino LGBTQ Members Toward the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression Equality Bill (SOGIE Bill)

Abstract

Every person has the fundamental right to be free from all forms of discrimination, regardless of gender, age, class, status, ethnicity, color, handicap, religious or political convictions, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. This study aims to determine whether the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression Equality Bill is perceived to be helpful by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community members.Everystudentshouldfeelcomfortableinschool,buttherealityisthatbullyingandprejudiceaffectLGBTQ students far too frequently, making it difficult for them to learn. The researchers used qualitative research design, which is a method used in studying human behavior, opinions, themes, and motivation. The researchers used this method because they are interested in making an inference based on the LGBTQ Community’s perspective on the SOGIEEqualityBill,sogatheringasmuchdataaspossibleforlateranalysisiscritical.Thehypothesiswasaccepted according to the researchers’ information gathered from the respondents. Based on the news and the answers of the respondents, they are in favor of the implementation of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE)EqualityBill.TheystatedthatourcountryneedsanentirebillforLGBTQmemberstolessenandeliminate discrimination.