HOMOSEXUAL ISSUES AT THE STAND UP COMEDY INDONESIA

Abstract

Today, the homosexual phenomenon is prevalent among Indonesian society. This is marked by the increasing number of LGBT communities spread across Indonesia. Increased number of communities is triggered by the socialization/performances/ recording, either directly or indirectly, both in social media and mass media. The Stand Up Comedy broadcasted in mass media is rumored to contain content indicated in relation to the homosexual or LGBT phenomenon. This indirectly reflects the existence of the LGBT phenomenon, especially the homosexual phenomenon. With the material presented by comics stand up comics, comics show indications of a homosexual issue embodied in speech, gestures, and physical appearance. Based on the research results, it can be seen that the comics MG and GB display gesture, speech, or appearance that reflects the existence of homosexual issues are displayed.