Cultural Identity and Academic Independence

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What is the ideal scenario envisioned in the concept of indigenization?

Adoption of Western social theories and methods

Development of thoughts and ideas rooted in one's own culture and environment (correct)

Blending of native and foreign intellectual traditions

Total rejection of outside ideas and influences

In the context of indigenization, why are Southeast Asian countries seen as economically 'dependent'?

Because they have their own intellectual traditions

Because they are wealthy and powerful nations

Because they have totally rejected Western influences

Because they provide raw materials to Northern countries (correct)

What is the main goal of indigenization in the social sciences?

To reject all outside influences and ideas

To develop a blended approach to social science

To create an independent and self-sufficient intellectual tradition (correct)

To adopt Western theories and methods wholesale

In the context of indigenization, what is seen as a point of contention?

The reflection of power dynamics in the dissemination of ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the 'global South' being recipients of Western-molded social theories and methods?

They are often forced to adopt foreign ideas and methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of indigenization in social science?

To translate and interpret foreign ideas into the local cultural context Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about the direct importation of foreign ideas?

It is a futile effort without cultural translation Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's stance on adopting foreign social science ideas?

We should adopt yet discriminate and refashion them to fit our needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of translating foreign social science ideas?

To make them relevant to the Filipino context Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean by 'translations' in the context of indigenization?

Looking for parallel concepts in local culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a successful indigenization process?

Refashioned foreign ideas that respond to local needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of cultural translation and adaptation in introducing foreign products to Filipino consumers?

It increases the chances of the product being patronized by the target market Signup and view all the answers

What happens when foreign products or business ideas are not culturally translated and adapted?

They will not be patronized and may result in financial loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of culture in the success of foreign products or business ideas in the Filipino market?

It is a major factor in the success of the product Signup and view all the answers

What do market strategists do to make foreign products or business ideas successful in the Filipino market?

They culturally translate and adapt the products or ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a foreign business that has successfully incorporated cultural translation and adaptation in the Filipino market?

A chicken fast food that incorporated 'pinoy' sensibilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of indigenous epistemologies and native intellectual traditions in introducing foreign products or business ideas?

They are essential in culturally translating and adapting foreign products or ideas Signup and view all the answers

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