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    1) The document discusses the history of female writers in the Philippines and how they faced bias and were expected to conform to traditional gender norms. 2) It provides the example of poet Marjorie Evasco, who wrote about gender issues and advocated for women's voices through her works such as "Dreamweavers" which was about her aunt not being able to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. 3) Evasco helped establish an organization to empower women writers and destroy the forces that kept women silent.

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    1) The document discusses the history of female writers in the Philippines and how they faced bias and were expected to conform to traditional gender norms. 2) It provides the example of poet Marjorie Evasco, who wrote about gender issues and advocated for women's voices through her works such as "Dreamweavers" which was about her aunt not being able to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. 3) Evasco helped establish an organization to empower women writers and destroy the forces that kept women silent.

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    1) The document discusses the history of female writers in the Philippines and how they faced bias and were expected to conform to traditional gender norms. 2) It provides the example of poet Marjorie Evasco, who wrote about gender issues and advocated for women's voices through her works such as "Dreamweavers" which was about her aunt not being able to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. 3) Evasco helped establish an organization to empower women writers and destroy the forces that kept women silent.

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    1) The document discusses the history of female writers in the Philippines and how they faced bias and were expected to conform to traditional gender norms. 2) It provides the example of poet Marjorie Evasco, who wrote about gender issues and advocated for women's voices through her works such as "Dreamweavers" which was about her aunt not being able to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. 3) Evasco helped establish an organization to empower women writers and destroy the forces that kept women silent.

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    Trinidad, Julia Alessandra

    AB IDS LangLit

    Dreamweavers
    By Marjorie Evasco (1997)

    Women's voices have found a platform in contemporary writing, which has also
    helped highlight various viewpoints. Men started reviewing women's books when written
    works began to take on a female perspective during the 18th century. Hence, society
    frequently ignored the idea of having female writers because of their inferior status in a
    male-dominated society.

    The bias against female writers still exists, even though they have gained more
    appreciation and respect since the 19th century. There is little question that throughout
    the early years of literature's establishment in the nation, Filipina writers likewise
    endured the same treatment.

    The concept of gender equality was already prevalent in the Philippines before
    the Spanish invasion in 1521. However, the Spanish molded Filipinas into being humble
    and subservient people. Because of this, women were supposed to conduct themselves
    in a way that resembled Maria Clara: modest, humble, and a picture of virtue.

    Before Isabella II of Spain opened the path for Education Degrees in 1863, 300
    years of colonialism had taken place. It stipulated that each municipality shall have two
    elementary schools that are run by the municipal administration and serve all pupils,
    regardless of gender.

    Throughout the later decades of contemporary Philippine literature, which span


    from the 1960s to the 1980s, feminism has captured the attention of Filipino authors.
    Their efforts broke the traditional and stereotypical view of Filipina women as matriarchs
    and historical figures. Reading books with prohibited issues like divorce or separation
    from ex-husbands, sexual experimentation, abortion, and childless marriages was seen
    Trinidad, Julia Alessandra
    AB IDS LangLit

    by some women as a breath of fresh air because it was so different from what was
    previously taught and practiced by Filipinas.

    Marjorie Evasco is one example of a female pioneer in Philippine literature.


    Some of her notable works, according to an article from Asian American Writers'
    Workshop, have received National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle. It
    includes "Dreamweavers (1997)," a poem about her aunt who wanted to become a
    dentist but was forced to stay home and lead a modest life due to gender norms.

    The poems in Dreamweaver, a book of poetry for women, reflect Marj Evasco's
    perspective as a woman. But, as they are the sons of women, men can relate to their
    moms' voices, sentiments, passions, and angsts in this book.

    Marjorie now plays the part of a Dreamweaver, gathering the aspirations of


    voiceless women and incorporating them into the intricate tapestry of poetry. After the
    widely acclaimed Ochre Tones, the name of her second poetry collection would be
    inspired by the title Dreamweaver (1997).

    Her poetry also exhibits feminist views. For instance, she wrote in her poem
    Caravan of the Waterbearers, "We have been schooled / to look away too frequently /
    when man's flesh, muscle, bone, / knifed woman, to protect / the child's eye from the
    dust," on how we have become numb to violence.

    Evasco was a founder of Women in Writers Engaged in Building Cultural


    Alternatives, staying true to her advocacy. The organization seeks to destroy the forces
    that keep these women silent by empowering women via writing.

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