Research on the Stigmatizing Process Against Homosexuals from the Perspective of Hate Crime

• Main Authors: WANG,KUEI-CHENG, 王貴正
• Other Authors: 許春金
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2007
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/13353970917960382181

碩士 === 國立臺北大學 === 犯罪學研究所 === 95 === Taiwan has transformed into a multiracial society due to the influx of foreign spouses, foreign labors and immigrants from mainland China and other countries which makes the existing ethnic confrontation more complicated. Prejudice against races, origins, colors, gender and sexual orientation results in the setting of “hate crime” such as those political-motivated crimes associated with religion, race or homosexuality. Anti –gay violence, a “hate crime” incident, is the physical attack on men and women specifically because they are thought or recognized by their assailants to be homosexuals. Considering that the homosexuals always hide in the dark corner without their family’s support and being treated unequally by the society, the author would explore the origin and history of homosexuals, as well as their suffering of discrimination and stigmatizing. Therefore, the aim of this research is to locate more factors of stigmatization against homosexuals relevant to “hate crime” and seek out the strategies to break down prejudice, increasing the tolerance of homosexuals and creating an open and equal society. This research adopted in-depth interview method and case studies with six homosexuals. While reaching to theoretical saturation, the author compiled the finding as follows, A. The sexual identity of homosexuals varies from their personal traits and family background. The major distinction between homosexuals and heterosexuals is the ones they are in love with is different gender. B. The stigma against homosexuals stems from the long-term negative stereotype and unfair reporting by the media. In the mainstream of heterosexuals, homosexual is thought to be abnormal and immoral which increased the public’s prejudice and misunderstanding. The lack of acceptance from society ends up hurting them and others as well. C. The worst way to stigmatize against homosexuals is verbal humiliation. A common theme of anti-gay slogans is that AIDS is a "gay disease" which is somehow deserved. What frustrated them most is being despised and unaccepted by their families. D. Developing sound education to dismiss the stereotype of homosexuals and foster a society that is free of discrimination and recognize the basic human right. This research which integrates “hate crime” and “homosexuals issues” in use of the symbolic interaction, labeling theory and victimization of relevant theories of criminology has definitely proven the correlation among homosexuals, stigma and hate crime, which supports of the theory, but also developed the resolutions to the prevention of “hate crime”.