Lesson 4 Flashcards
It is an object, word, or action that stands for something else, without natural relationship, that is culturally defined
Symbol
When something represents abstract ides or concepts
Symbolism
Types of symbols
Cultural
Social
Political
Economic
Manifestation that signifies the ideology of a particular culture that has meaning within that culture
Cultural Symbols
Relating to human societies and its models of organization
Social Symbols
Used ot represent a political standpoint; seen in various media and forms.
Political Symbols
Used in production, distribution, and consumption of goods and service.
Economic Symbols
Function of Social Symbols
Used to transfer cultute, ideologies or beliefs from a group to another group of people, or from our elders to the next generations of people
Function of Symbols
Used to preserve traditions or beliefs of a certain group of peopl
Manifestation of a culture or sub-culture
Culural Practices
This has many symbols within their doctrines and books
Religious beliefs
Some cultural symbols in the philippines
National Hymn
Philippine Flag
Philippine Eagle
Jeepney
Belief in “Albularyo”, herbal medicines, alternative medicines, and other home remedies
Traditional Medical Practices
Generally an objct meant to signify its owner’s high social and economic standing
Status Symbol
Blood, War, Passion, Danger
Red