Reference: EVA AURORA D. CALLUENGMA Philosophy of Education, UP Diliman College of EducationThesis: Philosophy of the Basic Education Curriculum: Implication forGender Sensitive EducationType: Direct Quotation, pp 33-36
”A homosexual person is being discriminated against on the first sheet because of his or her being a homosexual wherein the dominant sexual orientation is heterosexuality. In a patriarchal society, for instance, male gay who is effeminate is being discriminated of assuming and playing the role of the opposite sex which is considered of second class following the dominant view of patriarchy. The next layer would be based on physical features and attributes. One is being discriminated based on the aesthetic standards of the majority and the current norms. As an example, a beautiful male gay or transgendered people are more likely approved, if not tolerated by the society. We would always hear the claim “Sayang ka, naging bakla ka pa. Ang guwapo mo pa naman” or “It’s a lost that you are a gay because you are pretty”. The observations that are made here are based on the experiences of the researcher when she is with gay and transgender friends. More often than not, the beautiful gays experience lesser gay bashing statements from the community in general compared to those who were not able to meet the aesthetic standards. The third sheet is oppression based on the financial capacity. A financially challenged, and not so beautiful homosexual experiences the three sheets of oppression which she or he has to battle as he or she wishes to be of equal footing with the other identities. Type of work, on the other hand, can be considered as another sheet to destroy. For example, a homosexual construction worker or farmer who is both financially and aesthetically challenged has a lot to do in order to be removed all the possible sheets that cause his or her oppression in the society. The next three sheets are comprised of ethnicity and race. While we recognize the importance and implications of being a Filipino citizen and in a third world country which belongs to the Asia Pacific Region, it is equally important to know the sheets that are adapted inherently by a person who is not only economically and aesthetically challenged but also challenged because of being a homosexual in a patriarchal and heterosexist community. The sheets of oppression differ from one case to another. It may overlap or skip one or more sheets depending on the external factors which may be altered like that of physical attributes or educating oneself to attain, at least in idea, better work compensation. “
”A homosexual person is being discriminated against on the first sheet because of his or her being a homosexual wherein the dominant sexual orientation is heterosexuality. In a patriarchal society, for instance, male gay who is effeminate is being discriminated of assuming and playing the role of the opposite sex which is considered of second class following the dominant view of patriarchy. The next layer would be based on physical features and attributes. One is being discriminated based on the aesthetic standards of the majority and the current norms. As an example, a beautiful male gay or transgendered people are more likely approved, if not tolerated by the society. We would always hear the claim “Sayang ka, naging bakla ka pa. Ang guwapo mo pa naman” or “It’s a lost that you are a gay because you are pretty”. The observations that are made here are based on the experiences of the researcher when she is with gay and transgender friends. More often than not, the beautiful gays experience lesser gay bashing statements from the community in general compared to those who were not able to meet the aesthetic standards. The third sheet is oppression based on the financial capacity. A financially challenged, and not so beautiful homosexual experiences the three sheets of oppression which she or he has to battle as he or she wishes to be of equal footing with the other identities. Type of work, on the other hand, can be considered as another sheet to destroy. For example, a homosexual construction worker or farmer who is both financially and aesthetically challenged has a lot to do in order to be removed all the possible sheets that cause his or her oppression in the society. The next three sheets are comprised of ethnicity and race. While we recognize the importance and implications of being a Filipino citizen and in a third world country which belongs to the Asia Pacific Region, it is equally important to know the sheets that are adapted inherently by a person who is not only economically and aesthetically challenged but also challenged because of being a homosexual in a patriarchal and heterosexist community. The sheets of oppression differ from one case to another. It may overlap or skip one or more sheets depending on the external factors which may be altered like that of physical attributes or educating oneself to attain, at least in idea, better work compensation. “
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