Indigenizing the Social Sciences

Indigenizing

Making something native to suit a local culture, often by using local people, knowledge, and language.

Social Sciences

Academic disciplines studying society and relationships among individuals.

Filipino Social Thinkers

• José Rizal

José Rizal

Contributions: Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo

Advocated for: Education, reforms, human rights

Andres Bonifacio

Contributions: Katipunan founder, Ang Dapat Mabatid ng mga Tagalog

Advocated for: Equality, freedom, armed revolution

Apolinario Mabini

Contributions: True Decalogue

Advocated for: Moral governance, independence

Emilio Jacinto

Contributions: Kartilya ng Katipunan

Advocated for: Justice, unity

Graciano López Jaena

Contributions: Fray Botod, La Solidaridad

Advocated for: Freedom of speech, education

Marcelo H. del Pilar

Contributions: La Solidaridad

Advocated for: Secularization, civil liberties

Claro M. Recto

Contributions: Constitutional reforms

Advocated for: Nationalism, sovereignty

Isabelo de los Reyes

Contributions: El Folk-lore Filipino

Advocated for: Workers' rights, indigenous knowledge

Jose Maria Sison

Contributions: Philippine Society and Revolution

Advocated for: Anti-imperialism, class struggle

Renato Constantino

Contributions: The Miseducation of the Filipino

Advocated for: Critical nationalism, decolonized education

Institute of Philippine Culture - Philippine Values

Promote culturally sensitive development.

SIR (Smooth Interpersonal Relations)

Harmony in relationships.

Pakikisama

Going along with others.

Euphemism

Polite speech.

Go-between

Mediator.

Hiya

Shame from wrongdoing.

Amor propio

Self-esteem.

Reciprocity

Returning favors

Contractual, Quasi-contractual, Utang na loob

Three kinds of reciprocity

Sikolohiyang Pilipino

• Founded by Virgilio Enriquez.

• Psychology is rooted in Filipino culture and language.

Three forms of Sikolohiyang Pilipino

• Psychology in the Philippines

• Psychology of Filipinos

• Philippine Psychology

Psychology in the Philippines

All psychology in the country.

Psychology of Filipinos

Studies about Filipinos.

Philippine Psychology

Indigenous Filipino psychology.

Pantayong Pananaw

• Founded by Zeus A. Salazar.

• "From us, for us" perspective.

• Uses Filipino concepts and language in studying history and culture.

• Promotes national identity, counters colonial mindset.