USELF - LESSON 11 - POLITICAL SELF

Politics

a social institution through which power is acquired and exercised by people and groups. It serves as a mechanism by which individuals develop power and understand proper functioning of a democratic (Kendall, 1998)

Politics

a central component of their identity (Stevens, Anglin & Jussim, 2015)

Political self

This is often defined by citizenship. It organizes one's beliefs, attitudes, and affiliations and aids the processing of politically relevant information. It constitutes knowledge about the Constitution, government and governance. It exemplifies the ideals and aspirations of the people, embodies the rules and principle of the States, and determines the status and power of the people.

citizenship

According to Ma. Serena Diokno (1997), ____________is the most basic identification with the nation.

political self and identity

are developed through socialization, through the ways people learn the knowledge, norms, values, motives, and roles appropriate to their positions in a group or

social interaction

through this, people learn the status, duties, rights and power necessary to interact successfully with other people in the group and community. Thus, the political self is influenced and modified by the opinions, comments and suggestions of other people

family, school, church, peers, and mass media

origins of political self

social learning theory

A person can acquire learning through observation and imitation.

Cognitive Theory

This suggests that mental activities of individuals are important determinants of behavior.

Theory of Symbolic Interaction

This suggests that behaviors are products of communication, meaning, and symbols.

Theory of Political Participation

This is defined as the citizen's action or activities anchored in politics.

1987 Philippine Constitution, Article IV, Section 1,

in which article that defines who are filipinos

Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution;

Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines;

Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority; and

Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.

who are considered as the citizens of the PH

The Filipino Hospitality

Filipinos welcome their guests and tourists as if they are their own brothers and sisters by always making them feel at home, offering them something to eat or even a place to stay.

RESPECT FOR ELDERS

Filipinos greet their elders by kissing their hand while saying "Mano po!" and constantly using "po" and "opo" in conversations. There is also a wide array of references to elder people such as tatay, nanay, kuya, ate, lolo, lola, tito, tita, manong and aling.

CLOSE FAMILY TIES

Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with their family regardless that the children are old enough and already have their families of their own.

CHEERFUL PERSONALITY

Filipinos have a habit of smiling and laughing a lot. It has been a coping strategy for many Filipinos, especially during calamities.

SELF-SACRIFICE

Filipinos wish comfort and better lives for their loved ones and would even go to the extent of working abroad hundreds of miles away from their families to earn more money and save up for them.

bayanihan spirit

it is the giving without expecting something in return. It may not always be in monetary form, but the time and effort they give also count as a form of help for them.

BAHALA NA ATTITUDE

This phrase originated from "Bathala na" where Bathala means God and the phrase meaning leaving everything into God's hands.

God and the phrase meaning leaving everything into God's hands.

Bathala na meaning

COLONIAL MENTALITY

This is regarded as the lack of patriotism and the attitude where Filipinos favor foreign products more than their own.

MANANA HABIT

It was derived from a longer Filipino phrase called "mamaya na," which means doing things that could have been done at the present time later.

ningas kugon

refers to the attitude of eagerly starting things, but quickly losing eagerness soon after experiencing difficulty just as fast as the fire has ignited.

pride

Most Filipinos hold on to their ______ as this is more precious than keeping a good relationship with family and loved ones.

crab mentality

A toxic trait among Filipinos where of resents the achievement of another, instead of feeling happy for that person.

FILIPINO TIME

Filipinos have this common attitude of arriving late at commitments, dinner and parties especially if they are meeting someone close to them.

Proverbs or Salawikain

Superstitions

Myths and Legends

Heroes and Icons

constant reminders of our nationality

PROVERBS OR SALIWIKAIN

These are sayings that convey a lesson and reflection on Filipino practices, beliefs and traditions.

Damiana Eugenio

the Mother of Philippine Folklore, gave emphasis to proverbs.

"Ang kapalaran ko di ko man hanapin, dudulog lalapit kung talagang akin."

"Walang ligaya sa lupa na hindi dinilig ng luha."

quotations by Damiana Eugenio

SUPERSTITIONS

Filipinos also subscribe to their own set of superstitions passed down from generation to generation. Some of these beliefs may be influenced by beliefs from other cultures, but Filipinos have retold these superstitions according to their own experiences and they sometimes end up even more interesting.

•Fitting your wedding dress prior to your wedding day will cost you your life.

•Sweeping the floor at night will bring you bad luck.

•When a woman sings while cooking or eating, she will end up a spinster.

•Oro, Plata, Mata.

•If you're coming from a wake, take a detour if you must, just DON'T go home immediately.

example of superstitions

myths and legends

Due to the Philippines' rich culture and history, numerous of these have sprung about things that are beyond one's imagination. These stories are aimed to explain the origin of things, at the same time, teach a valuable lesson.

heroes (and icons)

serve as a reminder of true patriotism and nationalism Famous Filipino icons also serve as important Filipino markers as they have made the Filipino name more pronounced worldwide through their own expertise.

HOW TO BE A GOOD FILIPINO