Filipino Culture Flashcards
defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs, and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation
Culture
summation of indigenous forces and foreign influences that had come to bear upon the people in varying degrees during the last centuries
Filipino Culture
Given the diversity of the Philippines, the unifying element of Filipino culture is a complex matter. It comprises a diverse set of…?
landscapes, languages, and cultures
the long history of contact with Spain and the United States continues to have a significant impact on the Filipino identity.
Evason (2016)
where Filipinos see themselves as a part of a collective group where the interest of the collectives overrides the interest of the individual
The Philippines as a Collectivist Society
What are the eight core concepts in Filipino culture?
Hospitality
Hiya
Modesty
Courtesy
Warmth
Respect
Kapwa
Fatalism
taught at a very early age. it is the gestures, terms of address, and communication styles depending on the person interacting with and their position in the social hierarchy
Social Hierarchy and “Hiya”
“shared self,” “shared identity,” or “self-in-the-other” (Reyes, 2015)
Kapwa
Identity shared whereby people connect despite differences in social status or wealth
Kapwa
‘shame’ or ‘embarrassment’
Hiya
On a deeper level, hiya is…
one’s sense of self, propriety, and respect
Welcoming and friendly, loving the presence of other individuals around them. It is common to find strangers conversing to family, friends, or foreigners, willing to share past personal stories.
Warmth and Acceptance
belief that whatever may happen is a part of God’s will
Bahala Na
generally accepting of theirs and other circumstances
Fatalistic Attitude
the book written by Jeremiah Reyes (2015)
Loob and Kapwa: An Introduction to a Filipino Virtue Ethics
result of the mixing of two traditions: Southeast Asian tribal and animist tradition, and the Spanish Catholic tradition for over 300 years
Filipino Virtue Ethics
two main concepts—pillars that support a special collection of virtues dedicated to strengthening and preserving human relationships
Loob and Kapwa
What are the five Filipino virtue ethics?
Kagandahang-Loob
Utang-na-Loob
Pakikiramdam
Hiya
Lakas-ng-Loob/Bahala Na
beauty-of-will
Kagandahang-Loob
Affective concern and willingness to help others in times of need
Kagandahang-Loob
debt-of-will
Utang-na-Loob
Self-imposed obligation to give back the kagandahang-loob to the person who has shown it to you.
Utang-na-Loob
‘relational sensitivity or empathy’
Pakikiramdam
being skilled in reading others’ feelings and correctly guessing his inner state
Pakikiramdam
