Penyesuaian Diri Waria di Lingkungan Masyarakat

Abstract

The presence of a transvestite into a part of social life is unlikely to be avoided. Transgender is not a strange thing anymore for the people of Indonesia, especially the people of Medan. In Medan, thanks to a transvestite can be accepted as a whole, as a medium of socialization, a place to build social solidarity among transvestites and to build themselves. The role of family, friends, and society is very important for the development of a transgender person. Adjustment is formed either positive or negative depending on a transvestite. This study aims to determine the adaptation of transvestites in the community that formed through the process of socialization with masyarakat.dan how the impact of psychology in feel a transvestite when he recovered into a waria. Respondents in this study are two people. The data were collected by interview and observation. Interviews conducted were structured interviews where researchers were more experienced with interviews, observations made with non-participant observation techniques. The results showed. Not apart from several factors. From the results of research that has produced both respondents have a positive person, with very able to build a good socialization in the community. Positive adjustment can be seen from the socialization of good respondents in the work environment, at home, in the association and self-abuse of the respondent in presenting himself as a transvestite in everyday life. Based on the research the researcher can give input for the transvestites not always be a waste for the community, can be seen from the respondents of this study