Gay Lingo as Reflection of Social Identity

Ramea Romero

Proceedings of the 3rd English Language and Literature International Conference, ELLiC, 27th April 2019, Semarang, Indonesia

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Gay Lingo as Reflection of Social Identity

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    author={Ramea Maestrecampo Romero},
    title={Gay Lingo as Reflection of Social Identity},
    proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd English Language and Literature International Conference, ELLiC, 27th April 2019, Semarang, Indonesia},
    publisher={EAI},
    proceedings_a={ELLIC},
    year={2019},
    month={7},
    keywords={gay lingo reflection social identity},
    doi={10.4108/eai.27-4-2019.2285374}
}

Ramea Maestrecampo Romero
Year: 2019
Gay Lingo as Reflection of Social Identity
ELLIC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.27-4-2019.2285374

Ramea Maestrecampo Romero¹^,*

1: Asst. Professor II, Faculty of Teacher Development Philippine Normal University Visayas

*Contact email: romero.rm@pnu.edu.ph

Abstract

“Gay Lingo as Reflection of Social Identity” explores the use of gay lingos as word substitutes in conversations. Frameworks were based on Social Identity Theory [ 4 ], Sociolinguistics by [ 1 ],Queer Theory [ 5 ], and Sociolinguistics of [ 6 ]. Methods used were Descriptive-qualitative design and quantitative approach. Data were based on group discussions and interviews. Findings identified the functions of gay lingo, circumstances that allow Filipino teenagers to use gay lingos , and Social Identity projection. This study recommends that language instructors in a college/university must see the strengths and weaknesses of self-confessed closeted gay men yet creative individuals.

Keywords: gay lingo reflection social identity

Published: 2019-07-08
Publisher: EAI

: http://dx.doi.org/10.4108/eai.27-4-2019.2285374