Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the evolving representation of LGBTQ+ identities in Philippine short stories and poetry. Traditionally marginalized or stereotyped, queer characters are now depicted with authenticity and depth, reflecting intersections of family, faith, and identity in Filipino life. Poetry provides an avenue for emotional expression, while narratives situate LGBTQ+ lives within familiar cultural contexts. Despite challenges such as mainstream publishing biases and self-censorship, the growing visibility of queer voices affirms inclusivity and challenges silence in Philippine literature.
DOI: 10.64591/07tr9v35
Author: Evangeline Rellin
Institution: Cebu Technological University
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413281318