Malayang Paglaladlad para sa Mapagpalayang Paglalahad : Coming Out and Queering Science Communication in Contested Spaces

In countries where LGBTQIA+ people still experience discrimination, what role can queering both science and science communication play in promoting equity and societal change? In the Philippines, the queer and colonized remain subjugated and dispossessed by social, economic, and cultural conditions. This chapter discusses queer people’s experiences working in diverse science communication domains to examine how queering those spaces contributes to broader societal liberation. The chapter explores what queering science communication means in countries where homophobia, unequal rights for LGBTQIA+ individuals, and stereotyping queer representations remain rampant.