CWTS_MODULE_2_Good_Citizenship_Values_and_Filipino_Characteristics Flashcards
What is a key characteristic of Filipino camaraderie?
Camaraderie and feeling of closeness to one another; foundation for Pakikipagkapwa-tao.
What does unity in Filipino character signify?
Unity as well as sense of social justice.
What does being family-oriented provide in Filipino culture?
Feeling of belongingness and rootedness and a basic sense of security.
What emotional traits are associated with Filipino character?
Emotional balance, optimism, a healthy disrespect for power and office.
What role does joy and humor play in Filipino character?
It contributes to the capacity to survive.
What does flexibility and adaptability lead to in Filipino culture?
Productivity, innovation, entrepreneurship, equanimity and survival.
What is the significance of hard work and industry in Filipino character?
It leads to productivity and entrepreneurship for some and survival despite poverty for others.
What qualities are associated with faith and religiosity in Filipinos?
Courage, daring, optimism, inner peace, as well as the capacity to genuinely accept tragedy and death.
What does the ability to survive signify in Filipino character?
Bravely live through the harshest economic and social circumstances.
What is a negative outcome of extreme personalism in Filipino character?
Leads to graft and corruption.
What is the impact of extreme family-centeredness?
Lack of concern for the common good and acts as the block to national consciousness.
What are the consequences of lack of discipline in Filipino work ethics?
Inefficient and wasteful work systems, violation of rules leading to more serious transgressions and a casual work ethic leading to carelessness.
What does passivity and lack of initiative indicate in Filipino character?
Easily resigned to one’s fate and thus easily oppressed and exploited.
What is the effect of colonial mentality on Filipinos?
Basic feeling of national inferiority that makes it difficult for them to relate as equal to Westerners.
What does the kanya-kanya syndrome dampen?
Dampening of cooperative and community spirit and in the trampling upon the rights of others.
