
France Villarta: The legacy of gender equality and fluidity in the Philippines
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Unraveling Gender Norms in Filipino Culture
This chapter explores the author's childhood experiences in the Philippines, focusing on familial and societal views of gender diversity. Through the story of Lenny, a transgender woman who operated a beauty salon, it examines the fluid nature of gender roles and the historical context of gender dynamics in pre-colonial Philippine societies.
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