Sexualization and Objectification of Women in the Philippines

Authors

Zhaira Wincy FloresFollow

Files

Class Name

T WOMN 101 C Wi 19: Introduction To Women's Studies

Instructor

Natalie Jolly

Abstract/Description

Explores the different reasons as to what contributes to the objectification and sexualization of Filipino Women. Discusses colorism, the inequity of skin color and how it is perceived by Filipino society, as well as the Skin Whitening Industry and how it has made a significant impact in the mindset of Filipinos to this day.

Date

2019

Keywords

Sexualization, Racial Inequality, Objectifying, Women

Recommended Citation

Flores, Zhaira Wincy, "Sexualization and Objectification of Women in the Philippines" (2019). Sociology Student Work Collection. 39.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/gender_studies/39