DECONSTRUCTING NORMS: AN EXAMINATION OF GENDERED LANGUAGE IN BOY ABUNDA’S WHY CAN’T WE HAVE A GAY PRESIDENT?

Authors

  • Trixia Kate Morata Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
  • Charlyn Mae Embalzado Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
  • Francel Mediado Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
  • Lyndelie Panganoron Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
  • Josef Jude Samantela Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
  • Hanna Maria Santiano Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
  • Wenalyn Villa Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
  • Jannah Veronica Villaflor Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
  • Dan Fereth Fajardo Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

Keywords:

Feminist Theory, Gender Issues, Content Analysis

Abstract

This study examines the speech content of Boy Abunda's Why Can't We Have a Gay President using the Model of Feminist Theory according to Jo Ann Arinder. To investigate traditional gender norms and expectations, the study looks at the language used by Boy Abunda in his speech, "Why Can't We Have a Gay President?" It also aims to identify the gender issues raised in the speech and how feminist theory could help with comprehension. Furthermore, to identify themes and subthemes regarding gender issues and the deconstruction of Boy Abunda, the research study employed a content analysis approach. The results provide insight into how Boy Abunda's presentation of gender issues and language disrupts traditional standards.

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