Her Body is Tethered

Abstract

The bodies of Filipino women (also referred to as Filipina) had been made pawns of colonialism and imperialism. This essay sets out to contextualize the environment brought on by the Spanish, Japanese, and American colonialist eras through the lens of the religious villainization, manipulation, and the consequences of military presence in the Philippines. These eras demonstrate major instances of bodily abuse. This article provides an introduction to efforts to protect the Filipina. Such methods regard public rallying and displays, visual arts, and demand for government assistance. Despite these methods, there still remains a possible future of violence with the current partnership of a colonial power.