Date of Publication

7-8-2022

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts

Subject Categories

Creative Writing | Nonfiction

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Communication

Thesis Advisor

Marie Luz D. Mamawal

Defense Panel Member

Ryanorlie B. Abeledo
Carlos M. Piocos III
Abigail Tortal Quirong

Abstract/Summary

Sexuality is an aspect of one’s self that fundamentally impacts feelings, thoughts and behavior. Beyond reproduction, it conveys attraction to other people and shapes humans as primal, pleasure-seeking beings. Despite sexual instinct being innate, there exists a dominant, negative conception of sex and pleasure that profoundly affects people’s lives in some societies. This particular study explores the sexual desires, pleasures and urges that young Filipino women hold, and the reasons why they continue to harbor fear and guilt at the prospect of exploring these feelings. Such reasons comprise societal influences like family, school, religion, relationships, and culture. The researchers of this study uncover how and to what extent these affect a woman’s sexual behavior.

The thesis yielded a web magazine (“webzine”) containing three creative nonfiction articles. With accompanying visuals, the articles chronicle a series of sexual experiences from three Filipino women. Through its anthological, narrative-like yet informative approach, unique stories that encompass masturbation, sexually explicit fanfiction and the loss of one’s virginity shall convey relatability to its readers and normalize explorations of female sex and pleasure. In spite of stigma surrounding the subject matter, such explorations are forms of self-love and lessons that promote body ownership.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Physical Description

65 leaves

Keywords

Creative nonfiction; Sexual excitement; Electronic journals

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7-11-2022

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