“Muchakang Pangkalawakan”: Queering Engagements with Bakla of the Philippine Tropics

The performance of participants in the Miss Gay Muchakang Pangkalawan [Miss Ugly Gay Universe] in Quiapo, Manila, reflects characteristics of the flamboyant and effeminate bakla. However, these stereotypical depictions may not always be consistent with how participants view themselves. This study a...

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Main Author: Artemio P. Millo Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: James Cook University 2024-10-01
Series:eTropic: electronic journal of studies in the tropics
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Online Access:https://journals.jcu.edu.au/index.php/etropic/article/view/4053
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