Intersection of Indigeneity and Sexuality: A Bibliometric Review of LGBTQIA+ Research in Indigenous Communities and Its Implications for Bukidnon, Philippines
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Indigeneity, LGBTQIA+, Indigenous communities, Bibliometric analysis, Sexuality and gender diversity, Decolonial studies, Global South, Indigenous epistemologies, Cultural resilience, Community-based participatory research, Philippines, BukidnonAbstract
The intersection of indigeneity and sexuality remains a critical yet underexplored area of scholarship, particularly in relation to LGBTQIA+ experiences within Indigenous communities. This study employs a bibliometric review to systematically examine the intellectual landscape of LGBTQIA+ research in Indigenous contexts, identifying key themes, publication trends, geographic patterns, and influential contributors over time. Drawing from major academic databases, the analysis highlights dominant patterns of knowledge production, including the strong influence of Global North perspectives and the continued marginalization of Indigenous voices from the Global South. The findings show that existing literature primarily focuses on identity negotiation, cultural resilience, and the enduring impacts of colonialism on gender and sexual diversity. However, there is a notable lack of localized studies that center Indigenous epistemologies and lived experiences, particularly in Southeast Asia. The review also identifies significant gaps in the application of community-based participatory approaches and culturally grounded methodologies, which are essential for ethical and context-sensitive research. Situating these insights within the Philippine context, the study underscores the urgent need for more inclusive and context-specific research in Bukidnon, where Indigenous communities navigate complex intersections of tradition, modernity, and identity. It advocates for the integration of culturally responsive frameworks and the amplification of Indigenous LGBTQIA+ voices in both academic and policy discourses. Overall, this study contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship by providing a critical foundation for future research and offering practical implications for inclusive development, education, and social policy in Indigenous communities.
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