INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS
1. Student's full name: Le Thi Cam Tu 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: April 8, 1985
4. Place of birth: Nghi Trung Commune, Nghi Loc District, Nghe An Province
5. Decision on student admission No. 1528/2009/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH dated October 14, 2009, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process: none
(Note the types of changes and the corresponding times)
7. Thesis Title: Social Discrimination Against Lesbians in Vietnam Today (Case Study in Ho Chi Minh City)
8. Major: Sociology; Code: 60.31.30
9. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Hoi Loan, Department of Sociology, Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
10. Summary of the thesis results:
The research results showed that the interviewees only accepted the existence of lesbians when the lesbians did not affect their family values and norms; that is, they found it difficult or impossible to accept lesbians if they were a family member.
The thesis also indicates that 18.18% of those interviewed had a poor understanding or misconceptions about sexual orientation. They often judged the sexual orientation of lesbians based on appearance and outward expressions, and believed that transgender people (female-to-male) and lesbians were the same. This misunderstanding of the community regarding lesbianism is further reflected in their perceptions of the causes of lesbianism. The community often believes that lesbianism is due to a congenital disease or the influence of social factors and can be treated through education, therapy, and integration.
The level of trust that respondents placed in media coverage of lesbians was very high, with 82% trusting central and local television programs, 57% trusting print newspapers, magazines, and newsletters, and 43% trusting online newspapers and magazines. This also means that if messages containing prejudice or lacking scientific basis about lesbians are presented, they can create or reinforce misconceptions and discriminatory attitudes. Conversely, objective, scientific messages will help the community form correct perceptions and normative behaviors towards this social group.
11. Practical applications: (if any)
12. Future research directions: (if any)
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INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name : Le Thi Cam Tu................................ 2. Sex: Female................................................
3. Date of birth: April 8, 1985................................... 4. Place of birth: Nghe An.....................
5. Admission decision number: 1528/2009/QD- XHNV-KH&SĐH Dated October 14, 2009.
6. Changes in academic process: No...................................................................................
(List the forms of change and corresponding times)
7. Official thesis title: The social stigma towards lesbians in Vietnam (research in Ho Chi Minh city)
8. Major: Sociology................................................... 9. Code: 60.31.30...................................
10. Supervisors: Associate Professor. PhD. Nguyen Hoi Loan – Sociology, University of Social sciences and Humanities – Hanoi National University...................................................................................
(Full name, academic title and degree)
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: ..............................................................................
The study has shown that the respondents accept the existence of lesbians in the community. However, they hardly accept or do not accept lesbians who are members of their family because they could negatively impact the values and standards of their families.
The respondents have a very high level of trust in various media sources when reporting on lesbian related stories.
This study has also indicated shown that 18.18% of the respondents do not understand sexual orientation. They often identify lesbians by the way they look or their behaviors. Often they think that transsexuals and lesbians are the same. Some respondents even said that they thought lesbianism is a congenital disease or due to the impact of social factors which can be treated by the methods of education, therapy, or inclusiveness.
Approximately 82% of respondents trust television programs from the central and local regions, 57% trust printing newspapers, magazines, newsletters and 43% trust online newspapers and magazines. This means that if prejudice or unscientific messages about lesbians are shown in the media, it can create or reinforce misconceptions and stigma about lesbians. Contrary, if objective and scientific messages are shown, this will help positively shape communities awareness and behaviors towards lesbians.
12. Practical applicability, if any: .........................................................................................
13. Further research directions, if any: ................................................................................
14. Thesis-related publications: ..........................................................................................
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