Social Media and Lesbians in Malaysia

Juaini, Nurul Jannah Mohd; Halim, Mutia Sobihah Abd; Riza, Normala; Chik, Azlini

doi:10.6007/ijarbss/v7-i11/3539

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“…For those respondents who agree on the existence of non-heterosexual Sikhs, they would have surely seen or heard of them on social networking sites as social media is filled with abundance of news and information of non-heterosexual people. This is in line with the research on social media and lesbians in Malaysia by Juaini et al (2017), in which it was reported that visitors and followers on social media targeting Malaysian lesbians increased threefold. Multiple websites targeting Malaysian lesbians have been discovered with 240,102 users overall.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…This explains that Sikh youths know that LGBT people face certain challenges and that their needs or rights are not given due attention. This finding is true across the various studies on homosexuality in Malaysia (Felix, 2016; Gany, 2016; Jerome, 2013; Juaini et al, 2017; Muhammed & Amuda, 2018; Owoyemi & Sabri, 2014), wherein all the researchers state that Malaysians generally find it rather difficult to accept the LGBT community and their lifestyle, as it is directly against the official religion, Islam. Though the younger generation is more aware of the concept and of the struggles of the LGBT community, thanks to social media and rapid technological growth, one cannot overlook the reality that religion plays a very important role in defining one’s identity and ideologies.…”

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confidence: 88%

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Malaysian Sikh Youths’ Perception of Diverse Sexual Identities

Kaur

2020

Millennial Asia

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Malaysia is well known to the world audience as a multicultural nation and a country dominated by religious beliefs, including religions such as Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism. However, over the years, Malaysia has been doing its rounds in the papers for its strict rules over the denial of human rights for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community. In 2015, Malaysia’s ex–Prime Minister Najib Razak openly declared his take on the LGBT community by equating them to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and claiming that both are ‘enemies of Islam’. Whereas Islamic religious authorities have made clear their stance on LGBT communities, the Malaysian Consultative Council on Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) has taken a much-blanketed approach on the matter. The group is against any violent attack against, harassment or intimidation of and threat to the LGBT community, but the very essence of this stand is oxymoronic, as they have not done anything to prevent such incidents from taking place either. Sikhism has a liberal perspective on acceptance, regarding aspects such as gender, race, ethnicity and age, to name a few, that one would interpret it is an LGBT-friendly religion. Hence, this article is a humble attempt at understanding the Malaysian Sikh youths’ perspectives on the ever-growing branches of sexual identity. This article will add to the literature on Sikhs’ attitudes towards homosexuality, especially in Southeast Asia.

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Malaysian Sikh Youths’ Perception of Diverse Sexual Identities

Kaur

2020

Millennial Asia

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“…Typically, lesbian participation on this platform is to avoid anti-LGBTQ sentiment in the family and can connect with members of the lesbian community (Higa et al, 2014). The number of individual participants in this community on Facebook is constantly increasing and various communities related to the lesbian population have been formed on the platform (Juaini et al, 2017). It clearly shows that the support of the lesbian community strongly influences the involvement of individuals in same-sex activity.…”

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Lesbian Community Support for Individual Involvement in Same-sex Activity

Juaini¹

2022

IJARBSS

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Although past studies in Malaysia have explained several factors related to women's involvement in same-sex activity, studies on the role of the lesbian community in Malaysia have been underemphasized despite the presence of some lesbian communities on social media. The existence of this community has given individuals the opportunity to actively engage in same-sex activity. Therefore, the objective of this study was to analyze the support of the lesbian community toward the involvement of individuals in same-sex activity. This study uses a qualitative approach and through the snowball sampling technique, 12 lesbians were contacted from 10 states in Malaysia, namely Johor,

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“…The issue of lesbians is already known to the community, but the increase in this population is difficult to describe because there are no statistics as a reference to clarify how serious the issue is. At a glance, this study has revealed a drastic increase in the number of lesbians who actively use social media (Juaini et al, 2017) and serve as a free space for lesbians to communicate with each other because the social environment in Malaysia does not allow for the open disclosure of lesbian identity. However, this situation cannot be taken lightly as social ostracization against this group will increase risky behavior, including depression, alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS infections, family neglect, and abuse.…”

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Exploring Lesbian Identity: Attraction and Repulsion Factors among The Lesbian Community in Selangor, Malaysia

Karim,

Marof,

Abdullah

2023

IJARBSS

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This study narrows its focus to rigorously investigate the distinct factors that either attract or repel lesbians in Selangor, Malaysia, from participating in same-sex sexual activities. Conducted within the framework of qualitative research, the study utilizes a phenomenological methodology to delve into the emotional and psychological complexities that contribute to these behaviors. The study population consists of five lesbian individuals, who were identified through a snowball sampling technique. Data was meticulously collected through a combination of online and face-to-face semi-structured interviews, aiming to allow participants to express themselves freely and comprehensively. For data analysis, a thematic approach was employed to interpret the nuanced motivations and deterrents identified by the study participants. The study successfully isolated several significant factors of attraction. Notably, familial influence, compatibility with partners, negative experiences with men, identity confusion, engagement with social media, and strong social support networks were found to be key motivators for lesbians to engage in same-sex sexual activities. Conversely, the research also identified two main factors that serve as deterrents. These were rooted in concerns about family acceptance and a deep-seated desire for a more traditional family structure. By isolating these key factors, the study aims to offer a focused, nuanced understanding of what encourages or deters sexual activity within the lesbian community in Selangor, Malaysia. This focused examination can serve as a crucial resource for social scientists, policymakers, and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups looking to understand the unique challenges and motivators within this specific demographic.

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Social Media and Lesbians in Malaysia

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Malaysian Sikh Youths’ Perception of Diverse Sexual Identities

Malaysian Sikh Youths’ Perception of Diverse Sexual Identities

Lesbian Community Support for Individual Involvement in Same-sex Activity

Exploring Lesbian Identity: Attraction and Repulsion Factors among The Lesbian Community in Selangor, Malaysia

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