What is Transgender Individual?
A Research Paper Presented to
the English Resource Center
Asia Pacific College
Magallanes, Makati
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Course
RESWRITE-Research Writing
Mariel Ella Villaluz
December 2013
Chapter 1
Introduction
A. Background of the Study
In the philippines, undergoing to the surgery is not yet legal that is why many of the transgender people are going to other country that allowing to change their sex like in Thailand, Japan and more. We also heard some this famous transgender people here in our country which some of them are give pride and honor regardless of their gender like "BB Gandang hari" who is a famous action star before and brother famous Robin Padilla which reveal his true identity in the show of abs cbn "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition". We also heard about Kevin Balot who is now very famous because of becoming the 1st pilipino transgender who win the title MISS INTERNATIONAL QUEEN 2012 in the pageant in Thailand, she also one of the beautiful and famous trans today. Now, these two people are become inspiration and an icon to their fellow trans because of the confidence that they show in the people around them despite of their gender.
In the philippines, undergoing to the surgery is not yet legal that is why many of the transgender people are going to other country that allowing to change their sex like in Thailand, Japan and more. We also heard some this famous transgender people here in our country which some of them are give pride and honor regardless of their gender like "BB Gandang hari" who is a famous action star before and brother famous Robin Padilla which reveal his true identity in the show of abs cbn "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition". We also heard about Kevin Balot who is now very famous because of becoming the 1st pilipino transgender who win the title MISS INTERNATIONAL QUEEN 2012 in the pageant in Thailand, she also one of the beautiful and famous trans today. Now, these two people are become inspiration and an icon to their fellow trans because of the confidence that they show in the people around them despite of their gender.
Aside from the famous trans above, Trans people are also visible in giving entertainment to the people and now some people are going there if they want to have fun. We see them in some famous comedy bar that we have like in The Library Malate in Manila which is owned by Andrew De Real and known to be first comedy bar in the Philippine also known to produces the famous comedian now in the television like AiAi Delas Alas, John Lapuz, Philip Lazaro, Allan K & many more. There is also Klownz & Zirkoh Comedy bar which owned by famous Dabarkadz Allan K. And also the Famous Punchline, Laffline & Metro Comedy Bar.
B. Statement of The Problem
This study aims to answer this question:
1. Whether becoming a Transgender is choice or not?
C. Significance of Study
Parents of Trans people. This research will help to understand why their children want to become the person of the opposite sex and know the reason in changing their gender.
People in Society. This research aims to help them to change their perception to to these people and treat them as decent human being.
The Law. This research aim to help them to understand that these people should give an equal and freedom right that an straight men or women have.
D. Scope and Delimitations
This research aims to explore the particular issue that affect society wherein it develops into a debate whether being transgender is a choice or not.
Due to time constraints, the researcher aims to focus on transgender and its issue. Certain issue such as the discrimination, equality on human right and belief by the people that they could choose to be a transgender or stay what gender they have which is not fully explored, although it shall be upon in specific articles.
The resources of the research will focus on the study to the reason or opinion of the society on this very controversial and sensitive issue.
E. Materials and Methods
The research will follow a descriptive method, wherein the researcher’s aim to explore the different type of transgender people. It will give some several ideas and information on who are these trans people and what category do they belong.
This information will be gathered from the different sources and articles found in the internet, as well as from books and specific individuals with knowledge on the subject.
The research will follow a descriptive method, wherein the researcher’s aim to explore the different type of transgender people. It will give some several ideas and information on who are these trans people and what category do they belong.
This information will be gathered from the different sources and articles found in the internet, as well as from books and specific individuals with knowledge on the subject.
F. Definition of Terms
Transgender. Those people whose gender identity, expression and behavior is different from the sex that they were born.
Transsexual. Those people whose gender identity is different from their assign sex and undergo sex change surgery to match into their gender.
Cross-dresser. Those people who are worn the dress of their opposite sex.
Gender queer. People who identify neither male or female.
