Microaggression and Social Acceptance of Gender Expression Among Heterosexual Students in Local Universities and Colleges in Laguna
- Country : Philippines
- Subject : Mathematics Education
Keywords : microaggression, microinvalidation, heterosexist language gender, conformity, gender binary, explanatory sequential mixed method research.
Abstract
This study investigated microaggressions and social acceptance of gender expression among heterosexual students at three local universities in Laguna. It aimed to understand the types, frequency, and psychological effects of microaggressions and identify interventions for a more inclusive environment. Using mixed methods, 450 heterosexual students participated, and data analysis included frequency distribution, weighted mean, Pearson-r correlation, and interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings contributed to understanding gender and sexual orientation intersectionality and informing inclusive policies.
The findings of the study on microaggression on gender expression revealed a mixed picture. The quantitative data showed that some variables had a significant relationship between micro-aggressive behavior and gender expression, while others had no relationship and should be considered separately. On the qualitative side, the identified themes were "Internal and External Challenges in Self-Expression." This supported the quantitative results, indicating that there was indeed a certain level of microaggressive behavior affecting social acceptance of gender expression. As a result of these findings, a Gender Policy was developed and implemented in a specific location (LUC) in Laguna.
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