UCSP 4TH Flashcards
is an object, word, or action that stands for something else, without natural relationship, that is culturally defined.
Symbol
on the other hand, is when something represents abstract ideas or concepts; it assigns names, denominations, and defines relations between various elements (actors, actions, goals, means, objects, values, etc.) articulated within a narrative.
Symbolism
have been used to create movements, spread ideas, and share advocacies that surpasses time and distance.
Symbols and symbolism
4 types of symbols
Cultural symbols
Social symbols
Political symbols
Economic symbols
manifestation that signifies ideology of a particular culture that has meaning within that culture
Cultural Symbols
relating to human societies and its modes of organization (i.e., social classes, social problems, social issues, etc.)
Social symbols
used to represent a political standpoint; seen in various media and forms such as banners, flag, motto, etc..
Political symbols
used in production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services like currency, market, labor, demands and other economic activities,
Economic symbols
are the manifestation of a culture or sub-culture, especially concerning the traditional and customary practices of a particular ethnic or other cultural group.
Cultural Practices
A ___________ is an iconic representation intended to represent a specific religion, or a specific concept within a given religion.
religious symbol
belief in “albularyo”, herbal medicines, alternative medicines, and other home remedies.
Traditional Medical Practices
Obando Festival in Bulacan for fertility, Panaad sa Camiguin
Religious/ Spiritual Practices
Rice 3 meals a day, Adobo, Sinigang, street foods, Balut, rice cakes, etc. Child- rearing Practices- respectful (used of the words mano, po at opo), obedience to parents and elders, no talking back to elders, removing footwear before entering the house, family mealtime, niriöng/ninang, ate/kuya, punishment
using belt/slipper.
Culinary Practices
It is a visible, external denotation of one’s social position, indicator of one’s social or economic status
Social Symbols and Practices
relates to how individuals and groups interact and interpret various cultural symbols. It can be seen in clothing and possessions, societal recognition, material possessions and other recognized symbols used worldwide such as white dove for peace, red heart for love, etc.
Status Symbol
it is the concentration, consolidation or perpetuation of public office and political power by persons related to one another.
Political Dynasties
refers to a system of getting an advantage when having or knowing someone powerful from the office that can recommend you. This usually happens within government offices.
Palakasan system
composed of a set of formal rules, informal norms, or agreed upon understanding that constraint and prescribe political actors’ behavior and interaction with one another.
Institution
• are those endorsed and supported by a central state, and part of the formal state structure.
State Institutions
•are defined as the organized way in which power is allocated and decisions are made within society.
POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS