Podkas: Conversations on Philippine History, Politics, and Society

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How were women written in Philippine history?

More than a historical controversy, the way women have been treated in Philippine history is nothing short of historical injustice. In this episode, we talk about how the Filipina has been written in Philippine history by tracking how historical writing has rendered women marginalized, voiceless, and trapped in a Maria Clara box. Lee also talks about his recent journal article on the portrayal of women during World War II in the Philippines.