Andyleen Feje
Pseudo-lesbian representation is one of the staples in Philippine society. The visibility of “lesbian” characters in popular media is for the sole purpose of objectification geared towards the pleasure of men. Thus, here are some tips on how to write a “jakol-worthy” story.
Pre-writing:
Prepare the character sketches of the ornamental characters that will lead to the “natural” development of your pseudo-lesbian character. You can implore the political power of institutions manifesting gender biases viz., home, school, church, and media. You will be needing some:
– Father/grandfather/male siblings
– Mother/grandmother
– Male best friend
– New girl in town
In intensifying their psychoanalytic tendencies, make sure that the characters come from a home set-up that is patr
