CHAPTER 1 Flashcards
refers to the pattern of human activity and the symbols that give significance to them
CULTURE
- The word “culture” derives from a French term, which in turn derives from the
Latin “colere,” which means ‘to tend to the earth and grow’, or ‘cultivation and nurture’
-systems of knowledge shared.by a relatively large group of people
Culture
-a way of life of a group of people
Culture
-communication
Culture
Main Elements of a Culture
Religion
Food
Clothing
Language
is simply culture that is widely favored or well-liked by many people; it has no negative connotations
POP CULTURE
can be understood as a set of cultural products, practices, beliefs and objects dominating society
POPULAR CULTURE
It affects and influences the people it comes across towards these sets of objects or beliefs.
POPULAR CULTURE
Types of POP CULTURE
Music
Fashion
Dance
Tv and Radio
means technology that is intended to reach a mass audience. It is the primary means of communication used to reach the vast majority of the general public
MASS CULTURE
refers to a culture traditionally practiced by small, rural groups living in relative isolation from other groups
FOLK CULTURE
includes creative activities based on national traditions, traditional culture, intangible culture heritage, research, preservation and recording of national and local cultural traditions, public cultural events and folk cultural activities, training and continuing education
FOLK CULTURE
refers to the notion of a place-based human ethnic culture that has not migrated from its homeland, and is not a settler or colonial population.
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Cultural heritage is central to protecting our sense of who we are. It gives us an irrefutable connection to the past - to certain social values, beliefs, customs and traditions- allowing us to identify ourselves with others and deepen our sense of unity, belonging and national pride.
CULTURAL PRESERVATION
The Filipino language, derived from the Tagalog language, which is the national language today, was even influenced by Spanish.
LANGUAGE
When the Spanish took over, they brought their long tradition of Catholicism with them. It was part of the Spanish conquest to convert all the natives to Christ through their Catholic tradition.
RELIGION
a devotional nine-day series of Masses. Held daily from December 16-24.
SIMBANG GABI
refers to a large feast, festival, or very extravagant party.
FIESTAS
Holy Week
Semana Santa
afritada, caldereta, dulce de leche, dinuguan, empanada, ensaymada, menudo, mechado, longaniza, polvorón
CUISINES OF SPANISH
The Philippine government was dominated by male servants. Men are portrayed as stronger than women as if the women can never exceed the capacity of men.
PATRIARCHAL POLITICS AND CULTURE
afternoon nap
SIESTA
It is a belief or idea that men are more privileged and powerful than women.
TOXIC MASCULINITY
It is an ideology that one is more powerful than anyone else.
SUPERIORITY COMPLEX
It is a lowly treatment for other people who are in the underclass of society.
INFERIORITY COMPLEX
It refers to the extreme and fanatic agreement and belief of a religious doctrine
RELIGIOUS FANATICISM
to do a certain thing in a later time.
MAÑANA HABIT
Bloody fight of two cocks to death.
SABONG
When the United States took over the Philippines, the people began to be free to join whatever religion they wanted.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
belts, suspenders, polo shirts, Tennis shoes, short skirts/dresses, bonnets/hats, high heels, and make-up
CLOTHING IN AMERICANS
hamburgers, sandwiches, oatmeal, ketchup, chewing gum, apple pie, mayonnaise, hot dogs, steak, ice cream, corn flakes
FOODS IN AMERICAN
It has become a Filipino practice to ______ from one’s feet before entering the house. This is in fact an Asian custom that the Filipinos learned from the Japanese - they were the only Asian colonizers of the Philippines.
REMOVING OF SLIPPERS
any of several arts of combat and self-defense (such as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sport
MARTIAL ARTS
Radio ____ refer to the broadcasting of exercise music through radio stations early in the morning in order to encourage exercise.
CALISTHENICS
it is now considered part of a Filipino’s childhood.
Kite flying
a regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night.
CURFEW
Chinese traders went to Philippine shores to have a ____
barter
In Spanish times, the Chinese people migrated and flourished in other areas of the country such as ____
Binondo
Overtime, the Chinese married Filipinos and they were called ____
Mestizo de sangley
LANGUAGE OF CHINESE
MANDARIN
RELIGION OF CHINESE
BUDDHISM AND TAOISM
It refers to the Chinese system of positioning a building and the objects within a building that agrees on spirits.
BELIEF: FENG SHUI
it is the practice of careful spending of money or other resources.
FRUGALITY
