Stereotip dan Penyesuaian Sosial Waria dalam Mengupayakan Akseptabilitas Sosial di Kota Pematangsiantar

Abstract

This thesis aims to uncover the stereotypes towards transgender woman (waria) and examine their social adjustments in achieving social acceptability in Pematangsiantar city. Through qualitative methods employing in-depth interview analysis this research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the struggles faced by waria in confronting stereotypes and observe the progress towards greater social inclusion in Pematangsiantar. The research findings present various negative stereotypes as efforts of heterosexual resistance towards the third gender (waria). The enduring existence of waria to this day is evidence that their social adjustment efforts have been effective. The conclusion of this study reveals that, although Pematangsiantar city exhibits a high level of religious and ethnic tolerance, it does not always correspond to acceptance of the third gender (waria). Discrimination and stigma still persist; therefore, the acceptance of waria cannot always be equated with tolerance and inclusivity towards religious and ethnic diversity.