The Political Self Flashcards
Greek word ‘Politika’ which means, “affairs of the cities”
• Set of activities that are associated with making
decisions in groups, or other forms of power
relations between individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status.
politics
Explores how our social and economic contexts affect our mental and well-being.
• It can be inferred 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.
political self
based on conforming to the positive expectations of others.
Normative Influence
based on accepting the information from others as evidence of reality.
informational influence
An individual act in accordance with rules and identities consistent with supportive processes.
instrumental
Values and beliefs embody and reinforce democratic principles.
morals
Includes process of self-reflection and redefinition of individuals, institutions, and communities.
transformative
The Filipino culture is a mix of both
eastern and western cultures
a term derived from a wooden boat used by a community of families for their living.
balangay
is described as the awareness and understanding that the self and community are both the foundation of democratic practice and the result of it.
Democracy
being nice, importance of family
malay heritage
Christianity and a western – based social and political organization
spaniards
use of English language and culture
americans
The strong aspects of the Filipino character
are:
- Pakikipagkapwa-tao;
- Family orientation
- Joy and humor;
- Flexibility, adaptability, and creativity; 5. Hard work and industry;
- Faith and religiosity; and
- Ability to survive.
Generally, these weakness are:
- Extreme personalism
- Extreme family – centeredness 3. Lack discipline
- Passivity and lack of initiative 5. Colonial mentality
- “Kanya-kanya” syndrome
- Lack of self-analysis and self-reflection
