The experiences of homosexual daughters from the lens of Criminology students: Qualitative case study

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the experiences of homosexual daughters from the lens of the Criminology students. It specifically determined their coping mechanisms and insights as homosexual daughters which they can share to the community in general. The study used qualitative-case study through the use of In-Depth-Interview Questionnaire. It was composed of five (5) students who were identified as homosexual daughters through snowball technique. Thematic analysis utilizing the Miles and Huberman Framework with three main components: data reduction, data display, and drawing and verifying conclusions was used for data analysis. Qualitative data showed the homosexual daughters had both positive and negative experiences which are the peers support and verbal discrimination. However, it was revealed that they develop the sense of motivation and seeking advice and support to cope with the challenges they experienced. The general insights of the homosexual daughters include gender mainstreaming at workplace, gender equality at church, gender sensitivity at school, and self-acceptance. Implications of the study showed that the government, school, church, parents and the LGBT community in general should give chance to accept and support LGBT in various means, thus supporting and protecting their rights and privileges in the community.