1. Student's full name: Do Phuong Que Hoa 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: January 28, 1995
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision No. 2948/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2021, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.
6. Changes in the training process: None
7. Thesis Title: The Image of Gay Men in Japanese Films
8. Major: Asian Studies Code: 8310608.01
9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Vo Minh Vu - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
10. Summary of the thesis results:
This master's thesis, titled "The Image of Gay Men in Japanese Films," examines and clarifies the role and importance of researching and studying sexual orientation in cultural activities. It also aims to explore the history of gay men throughout Japan's history, from ancient times to the modern era, and to study the image and perceptions of gay men in the modern period (the last 20 years, from 2002 to 2022). Furthermore, the thesis focuses on the portrayal of gay men in Japanese films over the past 20 years, offering insights and summaries of the manifestations of life, sexual orientation, and the feelings and emotions of gay men in Japan. Therefore, this thesis hopes to provide an overview of the image of homosexuality in general, and gay men in particular, in Japanese films and Japanese culture.
11. Practical applications (if any):
This thesis can serve as a valuable resource, providing readers with deeper insights into the portrayal of gay men in Japanese films. It contributes to increased awareness and empathy for gay people in Japan and enhances understanding of the LGBTQ+ community. Presenting emotionally charged stories of same-sex love between characters in these films can help people better understand the challenges they face and recognize that love knows no gender boundaries.
Furthermore, analyzing the portrayal of gay men in Japanese films also helps broaden the understanding of gender and sexuality in society. By showcasing the diversity and richness of love and relationships between gay characters, films can help us break down old barriers and prejudices and open the door to necessary conversations about these issues.
12. Further research directions (if any):
Based on the content of the above thesis, several other research directions could be developed, such as: Examining the actual reactions of the LGBTQ+ community to films about gay men; the actual impact of these films on Japanese society, etc.
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Do Phuong Que Hoa 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: January 1st 1995
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Admission decision number: 2948/QD-XHNV on December 28th 2021 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University.
6. Changes in academic process: None
7. Official thesis title: Viewpoints on LGBT community in Japan through films' perspective
8. Major: Asian Studies 9. Code: 8310608.01
10. Supervisors: Dr. Vo Minh Vu - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The master's thesis on the topic "The Image of Gay Men in Japanese Films" has investigated and clarified the role and importance of understanding and researching gender trends in cultural activities. Concurrently, the thesis aims to explore the history of gay men throughout Japan's history from ancient to modern times, thus studying the image and perception of Japanese people towards gay men in the modern era (the past 20 years, from 2002 to 2022). Additionally, the thesis focuses on studying the portrayal of gay men in Japanese cinema over the past 20 years, providing insights and summaries of the expressions of life, gender trends, and the emotions of gay men in Japan. Thus, this thesis aims to provide an overview of the general image of homosexuality and specifically gay men in Japanese cinema and Japanese culture as a whole.
12. Practical applicability, if any:
The thesis could become a document that helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the portrayal of gay men in Japanese films. It contributes to increasing awareness and empathy within the community towards Japanese homosexuals and enhances knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community. Presenting emotionally charged stories about same-sex love between characters in films can help people better understand the challenges they face and realize that love knows no gender boundaries.
Furthermore, analyzing the portrayal of gay men in Japanese films also helps broaden the understanding of gender and sexuality in society. By depicting the diversity and richness of love and relationships between gay characters, films can help break down old barriers and prejudices and open the door to necessary conversations about these issues.
13. Further research directions, if any:
Based on the content of the thesis, several other research directions can be explored, such as: Examining the real-life reactions of the LGBTQ+ community to films about gay men; Assessing the real-world impact of these films on Japanese society…
14. Thesis-related publications: None
