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Honoring Pride Through Fanfiction
Feature Content
Reading Corner
Macho Dancer Fanfic
Paul leaves his hometown in search of opportunities in Manila. He is accustomed to a vast world of police corruption, sexual slavery, drug trafficking, and prostitution bars. Pol begins to reflect on his everyday struggle as a male prostitute and stripper.
Contributed by: Yugto
Community Sharing
Not All Pride is Loud
Punchline vs. Aesthetic Gays is part of exploring the spectrum. Gender orientation may be confusing but the connection is real.
Contributed by: Emilio Jimenez
Resources
Pride PH
Pride PH celebrates the Filipino LGBTQIA+ community by promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights. Through events, advocacy, and community initiatives, it creates safe spaces where everyone can express themselves freely and proudly.
Contributed by: Yugto
Quick Terminology
Basic Pride Dictionary
Tibo is a Filipino colloquial term commonly used to refer to a lesbian or a masculine-presenting woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to women. Although the term is widely recognized within Filipino culture, its interpretation may vary depending on context and individual preference (Outrage Magazine, n.d.).
Bading is a Filipino slang term traditionally used to describe gay men or effeminate males. While it was historically used as a derogatory expression, many members of the LGBTQIA+ community have reclaimed the term as an expression of identity and community belonging (Outrage Magazine, n.d.).
A person who is closeted has not publicly disclosed their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression due to personal, social, cultural, or safety-related reasons. Remaining closeted is often associated with concerns about discrimination, rejection, or stigma (Human Rights Campaign, n.d.).
Tranny is a derogatory slang term historically directed toward transgender individuals. LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations strongly discourage its use because it has frequently been associated with discrimination, harassment, and dehumanization. Respectful alternatives such as transgender person or trans person are recommended (GLAAD, n.d.).
Ladlad is a Filipino word meaning “to unfold” or “to come out into the open.” Within LGBTQIA+ discourse, it refers to openly expressing one’s sexual orientation or gender identity and is also associated with LGBTQIA+ visibility and advocacy in the Philippines (Outrage Magazine, n.d.).
Paminta is Filipino gay slang referring to a gay man who presents himself in a conventionally masculine manner, making his sexual orientation less apparent to others. The term originates from an acronym meaning “Pa-Men” or “acting like a man” and is commonly used within Filipino LGBTQIA+ communities (Wikipedia contributors, n.d.).
Silahis is a Filipino slang term referring to a person who experiences attraction to more than one gender, commonly describing someone who is bisexual. Although still widely understood in popular culture, more contemporary identity labels such as bisexual or pansexual are generally preferred today (Wikipedia contributors, n.d.).
Parlorista literally refers to a beauty salon worker but has also become a colloquial expression associated with effeminate gay men because beauty salons in the Philippines have historically provided employment opportunities and safe spaces for many members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Depending on context, the term may be descriptive or carry stereotypical connotations (Outrage Magazine, n.d.).
Charot is one of the most recognizable expressions in Filipino gay lingo. It is commonly used to indicate that a previous statement was intended as a joke, exaggeration, or playful remark, functioning similarly to saying “just kidding” (Wikipedia contributors, n.d.).
Accla (also spelled Acla or Ate Cla) is a friendly term used within Filipino gay lingo to affectionately address another person, particularly among members of the LGBTQIA+ community. It conveys familiarity, camaraderie, and solidarity rather than referring to a specific gender identity (Wikipedia contributors, n.d.).
Slay is contemporary LGBTQIA+ slang used to compliment someone for performing exceptionally well, looking fashionable, or displaying confidence and authenticity. The term originated in Black and ballroom LGBTQ+ culture before becoming widely adopted in mainstream popular culture (Merriam-Webster, n.d.).
Chariz is a variation of Charot used in Filipino gay lingo to humorously indicate that a statement should not be taken seriously or was intended playfully. It serves the same conversational function as saying “just kidding” and is commonly heard in informal communication (Wikipedia contributors, n.d.).
Queer is an inclusive term used by some individuals whose sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression differs from heterosexual or cisgender norms. While the term was once used as a derogatory label, many LGBTQIA+ individuals have reclaimed it as a positive expression of identity and community (Human Rights Campaign [HRC], n.d.).
LGBTQIA+ is an acronym representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, while the plus sign (+) acknowledges additional sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions not explicitly included in the acronym (HRC, n.d.).
Fanfiction refers to creative works written by fans that use characters, settings, or storylines from existing books, films, television series, games, or other media. These stories allow authors to explore alternative narratives, relationships, or character developments beyond the original work (Fanlore, n.d.).
Slash fanfiction is a genre of fanfiction that centers on romantic or sexual relationships between two characters of the same gender, most commonly male characters. The genre has become an important form of LGBTQIA+ representation and creative expression within fan communities (Fanlore, n.d.).
A stereotype is a generalized belief or assumption about a group of people that oversimplifies individual characteristics. Stereotypes may reinforce prejudice and discrimination by attributing the same traits or behaviors to all members of a particular social group (American Psychological Association [APA], n.d.).
Heteronormativity is the belief or assumption that heterosexuality and traditional gender roles are the normal or preferred standard in society. This perspective often marginalizes individuals whose identities or relationships differ from these expectations (GLAAD, n.d.).
A gender stereotype is a widely held belief that individuals should behave, dress, or perform roles based on their assigned sex or perceived gender. Such stereotypes may limit personal expression and contribute to unequal treatment and discrimination (APA, n.d.).
A safe space is an environment intentionally created to promote respect, inclusion, and emotional or psychological safety. Safe spaces encourage individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities, to express themselves without fear of discrimination, harassment, or judgment (Stonewall, n.d.).
Pansexual describes a person who may experience romantic or sexual attraction toward individuals regardless of their gender identity or biological sex. Attraction is based on the individual rather than gender alone (HRC, n.d.).
SOGIE stands for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression. It is a framework used to recognize the diversity of human identities and experiences while promoting equality, inclusion, and protection from discrimination (Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, n.d.).
Gay lingo is a dynamic sociolect developed within LGBTQIA+ communities, particularly among Filipino gay communities. It combines Filipino, English, popular culture, and creative wordplay to foster identity, humor, solidarity, and cultural expression (Wikipedia contributors, n.d.).
SOGIESC stands for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics. The framework expands upon SOGIE by explicitly recognizing sex characteristics, particularly in relation to intersex persons, to promote comprehensive human rights protections (United Nations Free & Equal, n.d.).
Gender identity refers to an individual’s deeply held internal understanding and personal experience of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned to them at birth (APA, n.d.).
A transgender person has a gender identity that differs from the sex assigned to them at birth. Being transgender is a gender identity and should not be considered a mental disorder or sexual orientation (GLAAD, n.d.).
Heterosexual describes a person who experiences romantic or sexual attraction toward individuals of a different gender. It is one of many valid sexual orientations (APA, n.d.).
Gender expression refers to the external presentation of one’s gender through appearance, clothing, hairstyle, behavior, voice, or mannerisms. Gender expression may or may not align with an individual’s gender identity or societal expectations (HRC, n.d.).
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). APA dictionary of psychology. https://dictionary.apa.org/
Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines. (n.d.). Understanding sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE). https://chr.gov.ph/
Fanlore. (n.d.). Fanlore. https://fanlore.org/
GLAAD. (n.d.). GLAAD media reference guide. https://glaad.org/reference/
GLAAD. (n.d.). Transgender terms. https://glaad.org/reference/trans-terms/
Human Rights Campaign. (n.d.). Glossary of terms. https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Slay. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slay
Outrage Magazine. (n.d.). Giving voice to LGBTQIA+ Philippines. https://outragemag.com/
Stonewall. (n.d.). Glossary of terms. https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
United Nations Human Rights Office. (n.d.). Free & Equal: Definitions. https://www.unfe.org/
Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Gay lingo. In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_lingo
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Online Harassment
The internet is a breeding ground for social pressure and cyberattacks. Many queers experience traumatic harassment in spaces where they feel seen. Cases where online harassment escalates into online crime are common cases for the authorities. Unwanted blackmailing, stalking, and sexting of vulnerable queers is punishable.