Researcher : 'The Secret Language' of The LGBT Community Related to Oppression

The difficulty faced by the Indonesian Community for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people in expressing their opinions amid increasing recent hostility can push re-emergence of secret language among its members.

According to Yoshimi Miyake, a Professor at Akita University, the secret terms in the community initially appeared to reveal topics related to the difference of their sexual orientation and activity. However, the term was subsequently becomes public domain because people are becoming more open to them.

"Oppression is a small factor behind the creation of a secret language. But the connections grow stronger as the oppression is getting worse." Miyake said in Jakarta, Sunday, May 5.

Miyake had researched the language among the LGBT community in Japan, dubbed the Onee-Kotoba, and the LGBT community in Indonesia over the last few years. She came to the conclusion that the language of Indonesian transgender using creative character and form a secret language.

Tom Boellstrof, an American Anthropologist who conducted a similar study in Indonesia in 2005, highlighted that the Indonesian LGBT community has absorbed the LGBT expression from around the world and blended them into their own.

The secret language came to Indonesia around 1970 and is widely used by heterosexual along with the recognition of their existence in the public domain.

It is surprising to know that the LGBT community is now forbidden to show their style on Indonesian television. This should not happen, because in violation of their rights, said Miyake.

The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) run the rule discrimination aginst LGBT people. Openly prevent broadcasting, television and radio stations in performing or promoting the activities of the LGBT community.

KPI believes that is part of an effort to protect children and teenagers from exposure to their lifestyle.

"In Japan, the transgender and sexual orientation was never a problem and become part of a long culture of the country. "The Kabuki players explore both sexuality for their live performances better. There is no such hostility against the law," added Miyake.



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TheJakartaPost