People Like Us

Come to think about the presentation that I did actually presented in front of my course mate, I feel it is quite interesting as I'm sure out of 100 .. maybe 4-5 people will choose this topic "PLU" NOT PLY OR GLU...its "P"eople "L"ike "U"s, and I do wonder how this name can be form. Maybe it the small group of PLUs that decided to name them this =D.

My outline:~~

Introduction: PLU is a term for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transsexual (LGBT) of Singapore and Malaysia.

Content:

i. Roles

a) Top – The masculine figure of the relationship. (assertive, protective)

b) Bottom – The feminine figure of the relationship. (passive, receiving)

ii. Appearance & Attitude

a) Varied personalities, as expected in any society; straight-acting, soft, conscious of appearance, predatory, etc.

b) It is assumed one side of a lesbian relationship is more daring than the other, more openly masculine. Affirming with top role.

c) Homosexual male are usually more accepted by females than males.

d) Most are friendly, due to always trying to avoid hostility with others, due to less acceptance in society, which will be covered later .

e) Usually would try to expand their social network, though the internet/meetings, as the gay community is small and isolated in smaller towns and cities in the country.

iii. Rejection

a) Mostly disapproved by society, family and many religions.

b) With the unproven notion that homosexual men are the cause of higher rate in the spread of HIV/AIDS.

c) Due to this, PLU are not willing to expose their identities, and therefore ‘stay in the closet’.

Conclusion: It is the 21^st century. In order to further support the modernization of the world and it’s societies, people should start accepting others for who they are, and not conform to discrimination against certain individuals who are different. They are still human.

In fact I did admit myself as a PLU as I'm really a Bisexual in front of the whole course mate... and they got impress....and lucky I did not loses any friends =D.

As for the teacher comments....

She said I have influence of mother tongue.. Do I speech like a Chinese? Maybe .. and I score 24/30 .. not bad for a loud voice and interesting topic that got all attention. Anyhow , I do not feel disgusted when I admit that I'm PLU.... as I'm so open minded..... Not that open . =D

Thank to Joe helping me in this topic too....
Zen I did mention you in my presentation... you're famous already.