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The Filipino Author as Producer by Conchitina Cruz - Coggle Diagram
The Filipino Author as Producer by Conchitina Cruz
Privatization of Literature
profit over artistic critique
the conflict between artistic freedom and ownership
piracy being penalized
makes literature more inaccessible
manifests as copyright infrigement
Author's feelings of tension on being a privileged member of a marginalized group
Different from typical Filipinos
achievements
education
the English language
"despite her representing Filipinos, a minority in that setting, her works are written in English, a language that would be known by those educated in it and many people aren't able to have this kind of education in the Philippines" (Navelgas)
occupation
under a writer's residency as opposed to being a “domestic helper with fake travel documents” (Navelgas)
implies issues of discrimination (Lorenzana)
Credibility of a Writer
numerous artistic feats (Visto)
awards
grants
participation in the existing systems (Javier)
established norms
commercialization of literature
politics
strong reputation (Ebio)
academic journals and conferences (Ebio)
Philippine literary establishment
perpetuates oppression
caters to the elite
prioritizes those with huge connections
English as the standard "elite" language
sidelines writers writing in their local languages
controls literary production
made literature inaccessible to the masses
compels writers to make their work marketable (Espiritu)
overcoming alienation of literature
producing inclusive literature (Torio)
amplifying marginalized voices
engaging actively in social issues (Torio)