Political Self and Being Filipino Flashcards
Refers to a representation of oneself about
him/herself
The Political Self and Being Filipino
____ based on the interest and
perspective of one social organizations”
Political position
______is that the conceptually
discrete categories of ‘inner’ and ‘outer’
constantly interact, shape, and inform
each other
The Political Self
- Political self and identity are developed
through socialization, through the ways
of people learn the knowledge, norms,
values, motives, and roles appropriate
to their positions in a group or
community. Trough social interaction,
people learn the status, duties, rights
and power necessary to interact
successfully with other people in the
group and community - The political self is influenced and
modified by the opinions, comments and
suggestions of other people.
Ma. Serena Diokno (1997)
- Defines politics as a social institution
through which power is acquired and
exercised by people in the groups “man
in nature is a political animal” - It serves as a mechanism by which
individuals develop power and
understand proper functioning of a
democratic.
Kendall (1998)
- Politics is a central component of their
identity. - Organizes one’s beliefs, attitudes, and
affiliations and aids the processing of
politically relevant information - It constitutes knowledge about the
Constitution, government and
governance. - Exemplifies the ideals and aspirations of
the people, embodies the rules and
principles of the States, and determines
the status and power of the people,
often defined by Citizenship.
Stevens, Anglin, and Jussim (2015)
- Defined as the citizen’s action or activities
anchored in politics - The extent and scope of political participation
may be an important criterion for assessing value
or quality symbols and meanings that the people
ascribe to politics. - Example: An ordinary Filipino citizen
must be allowed to take part in the
policy and decision- making process
regarding the administrations of the
country which is in accordance to the
democratic nature of the Philippine
society
“Theory of Political Participation”
has a hierarchical structure Through
hierarchy of positions, status and power.
* Example: Father acts as a leader and establishes
rules to maintain order in the family This shows
that authority is necessary in the development of
political self and identity
Family
responsibility is to teach moral,
spiritual, and political values that will help the
students to become patriotic and morally upright
citizen
* Example: UTS subject, GMRC, ROTC The
school is similar to family, where the teacher acts
as the leader in the classroom that sets the rules
and regulation to maintain order in class.
School
- Helps the shape ideals of citizenship and
democracy through the religious teachings,
values and tradition
Church
Interaction with the ____ encompasses and emphasizes the equal distribution of power, rights, and privileges among members of the group
● Key to the source of information on politics Family, School, Church, Peers and moral behaviors’ that influence political behavior and political self
Peer
- The level of individual, community and institution are primary factors that come into play in building an identity.
DEVELOPING A FILIPINO IDENTITY
- At the same time, it is essential to consider the following concerns in building an identity:
Instrumental
Morals
Transformative
An individual act in
accordance with rules and identities
consistent with support of
democratic processes.
Instrumental
Values and beliefs embody
and reinforce democratic principles.
Morals
Includes process
of self-reflection and redefinition of
individuals, institutions and
communities
Transformative
Filipinos welcome their guests and tourists
as if they are their own brothers and sisters.
They always make their guests feel at home, offering them something to eat, or even a place to stay
The Filipino Hospitality
- Filipinos greet their elders by kissing their
hand while saying “Mano po!” and constantly using “po” and “opo” in conversations. - A wide array of references to older people
such as ate for older sister; kuya for older
brother; tito and tita for uncle and aunt; lolo and lola for grandfather and grandmother; and manong and aling for older people outside the family.
Respect for Elders
- Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with
their families. They are fond of family
reunions during birthdays, holidays, or
fiestas year-round. - Some Filipino families even opt to live in a
big house where everyone can stay together.
Nursing homes are almost always not an
option for family members.
Close Family Ties
- Filipinos smile when they are happy, or
sometimes even when they are sad or angry.
Smiling has been a coping strategy for many Filipinos especially during trying times and calamities.
Cheerful Personality
- Filipinos go out of their way to extend help to their friends, families, and loved ones.
- Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) sacrifice
a lot. That is why they are regarded as
modern-day Filipino heroes.
Self-sacrifice
- It is the spirit of communal unity and
cooperation of Filipinos. It is also about
giving without expecting something in return.
Bayanihan
- It is the Filipino version of the famous line
“Hakuna Matata,” meaning no worries. - The phrase is said to have originated from
“Bathala na,” where Bathala means God, and the phrase means leaving everything into God’s hands.
“Bahala Na” Attitude
- It is regarded as the lack of patriotism and
the attitude where Filipinos favor foreign
products more than their own; but also the
desire to look more foreign than local and
keep up with foreign beauty trends.
Colonial Mentality
