Abstract
:The LGBTQ community in East Asia takes a long time to fight for their right and freedom. People had to live in fear of the discrimination of society. The law for same-sex marriage in November 2015 was a revolution to act and encourage people to come out. People celebrated the day not only for their community but also for a more friendly and tolerant country. Nowadays, the media is taking an important role in changing public opinion. Reality shows and game shows are being graced with the presence of people who are transsexual, gay, or lesbian, having the experience to express themselves and fight for LGBT. This paper shows how the LGBTQ community has grown in East Asian countries. Additionally, it also compares other region’s growth to measure how much the South East Asian region has to go. Different countries have experienced different events that have catapulted this growth.
Keywords:
:LGBTQ in South East Asia, Vietnam LGBTQ policies, LGBTQ acceptance, LGBTQ laws, South East Asia social work.
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