An exploratory look into the increasing visibility of queer-themed content: Dhaka-based, youth-dominated social media platforms
This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Social Science in Anthropology, 2022.
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10361-180732023-04-04T21:01:44Z An exploratory look into the increasing visibility of queer-themed content: Dhaka-based, youth-dominated social media platforms Hassan, Mashaekh Sabur, Dr. Seuty Department of Economics and Social Sciences, Brac University Bangladeshi LGBTQ Population Queer Social Media Sex and Sexuality Queer Visibility LGBTQ Representation Gender identity in mass media. This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Social Science in Anthropology, 2022. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-48). Given the taboo around sex and section 377, Bangladesh is not the safest country for the LGBTQIA population and its ally. The murder of Xulhaz Mannan, a queer activist, or the instances of ending up in jail for posting controversial content make it even clear that being vocal about supporting LGBTQ rights can have various detrimental consequences. Despite that, Bangladeshi virtual space is becoming heavy with queer-friendly content. Against this backdrop, the study explores the factors contributing to the increasing visibility of queer themed content across Dhaka-based, youth-dominated social media platforms. I conducted both primary and secondary research to look deeper into the phenomenon. I reviewed academic journals, newspaper articles, and reports for secondary research and took participant interviews for primary research. The qualitative analysis of my findings from interviewing five interlocutors reveals that the people vocal about queer rights online belong to an affluent social class with access to English education and the language. Secondly, they feel more at ease being expressive online than offline. Thirdly, they are aware of the uncertainties surrounding whether or not a discourse related to LGBTQ rights would be efficient in the virtual sphere. Finally, they use English, customizable privacy settings on social media platforms, and lie if needed to narrow down the chances of getting backlashes. Mashaekh Hassan BSS in Anthropology 2023-04-04T05:49:33Z 2023-04-04T05:49:33Z 2022 2022-10 Thesis ID: 19117001 http://hdl.handle.net/10361/18073 en Brac University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. 50 pages application/pdf Brac University |
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This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Social Science in Anthropology, 2022. |
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An exploratory look into the increasing visibility of queer-themed content: Dhaka-based, youth-dominated social media platforms |
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