Is Being Homosexual Considered Deviant? A Structural Functionalism Study (Psychoanalysis of the Gay Community in West Kalimantan)

Daniel Daniel

Abstract


Homosexuality has become a heated topic of discussion among Indonesian society. The majority of Indonesians condemn homosexuality as deviant behavior and consider it against natural law, which does not align with the moral norms of Indonesian society. Moreover, it is seen as contradicting science and religion. However, the homosexual community argues that they are simply engaging in a different sexual orientation, not deviant behavior, as they believe that sexual relations between men are perfectly normal as long as they are safe. The purpose of this article is to analyze and describe whether the gay community in West Kalimantan is considered deviant or not, based on the norms and structural functionalism of Indonesian society, particularly in West Kalimantan. The method used in this study is psychoanalytic research with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and literature reviews. The data collected include information, explanations, and arguments provided by selected informants. The results of the study reveal that homosexuality does not align with the norms and structural functionalism present in Indonesian society, as the majority of Indonesians adhere strictly to existing norms. Additionally, the rejection of homosexuality is linked to the rising cases of HIV/AIDS in Indonesia, and homosexuality is seen as contradicting the structural functionalism upheld by Indonesian society, which leads to homosexuality being labeled as deviant in Indonesia

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