You might be wondering: Why Table Boobs? Kristine and Maddy explore how women running the show is not new to Filipinos, how comparing women to your favorite Asian side dish is NOT romantic; and why Filipinas are basically chameleons - we see everything, but you don't see us. If you like what we brought to the table, go ahead and subscribe to our show and leave us a rating! Sources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.yoair.com/blog/anthropology-the-role-of-the-pre-colonial-filipina-in-the-philippines/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Role of the Pre-Colonial Filipina in the Philippines - Andrea Miranda (YOAIR Blog: Anthropology)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43126457-trick-mirror" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Trick Mirror” - Jia Tolentino</a></li><li><a href="https://www.somapilipinas.org/community-1/powerofpinays#:~:text=At%20its%20core%2C%20Philippine%20society,wife%20for%20safekeeping%20and%20budgeting." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Power of Pinays - Wilfred Galila, Kularts SF (SOMA PILIPINAS)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/sunday-life/2002/09/29/177872/philippines-matriarchal-society-pretending-be-macho-nation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Is the Philippines a matriarchal society pretending to be a macho nation? - Wilson Lee Flores (philstar GLOBAL)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/philippines-leads-asia-in-gender-equality/article26351544.ece" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Philippines leads Asia in gender equality - Manasi Mathkar (The Hindu)</a></li></ul> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Being a woman is...uncomfortable to say the least. Being Pinay can make things even MORE complicated. If you've ever felt this way, then tune in every Wednesday and take a load off while Kristine de los Santos and Maddy Dimayuga break down what being a "good woman" means in today's world. From the matriarchal history of the Philippines to the beauty standard revolution of brown skin, we're going to bring it all to the table. So tell us: what do you want to talk about? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.