Political Self Flashcards
WHAT IS POLITICS?
•Is the set of activities associated with the governance of a country or other area
• A social institution through which power is acquired and exercised by some people and groups. (Kendall, 1998).
• It can be inferred from a person’s ability to influence others by making a decision for them which
is an essential quality that can influence one’s political self.
• Politics exists in all human societies.
In Aristotle’s work, how did he describe politics?
the role that politics and the political community must
play in bringing about the virtuous life in the citizenry. He observes that “man is by nature a
political animal”.
the most basic identification with the nation as such, is oriented towards the state and
its expressions in law and policy.
Citizenship
Our different ethnolinguistic groups – each with a distinct heritage of traditions, dance,
art, music, folklore, beliefs, value system-make up the identity of the Filipino people.
National Identity
WHAT IS POLITICAL SELF?
• organizes one’s beliefs, attitudes, and affiliations and aids in the processing
of politically relevant information.
• the ability and control over a group of people in a community, state or nation.
• It can be inferred from this new that a person’s ability to influence others by making a decision
for them is one of the essential qualities in one’s political self.
Politics is also etymologically defined as
Affairs of the Cities
It constitutes the knowledge about the Constitution, government, and governance.
Political self and Identity
Helps in defining the structure and functions of the government in telling the relationship between
the State and the citizens; and in describing their rights, freedom, and obligations as citizens.
• Exemplifies the ideals and aspirations of the people; embodies the rules and principles of the
State; and determines the status and power of the people.
Political self and Identity
The political self and identity are developed through
Socialization
The political community in which one belongs offers opportunity for people to define themselves
and provide opportunities to satisfy their
“needs for affiliation”
a person can acquire learning through observation and
imitation.
Social learning theory
viewed as a lifelong process by which individuals gain knowledge
about politics.
Political socialization
suggests that the mental activities (e.g., knowledge, perceptions,
ideas) of individuals are important determinants of behaviors (e.g., political attitudes)
Cognitive theory
suggests that behaviors are products of communication,
meaning, and symbols. People give meanings to symbols and they express these meanings
through language and communication.
Theory of symbolic interaction
can be defined as citizens’ actions or activities influencing politics.
Theory of political participation
may be important criteria for assessing the value
or quality of symbols and meanings that people ascribed to politics.
Theory of political participation
a type of social influence that is based on conforming to the positive
expectations of others; helps avoid punishment
Normative influence
type of influence based on accepting the information obtained
from other as evidence of reality.
Informational influence
the process by which certain group members motivate and guide
the group
leadership
The motivation to lead as a result of desire to be in charge and lead
others.
Affective Identity motivation
Those who seek leadership positions because they will result in personal
gain.
Noncalculative motivation
The desire to lead out of a sense of duty or responsibility.
Social-normative motivation
we have three psychological needs:
- Need for power
- Need for affiliation
- Need for achievement
leaders who plan and organizes for their subordinates.
Instrumental
