Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a component of cultural identity according to the text?
Political affiliation
Which statement about cultural identity is TRUE?
Cultural identity is a fluid and evolving process.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three pieces that make up a person's cultural identity according to the text?
Socioeconomic status
What does the phrase 'Bahala na' represent in Filipino culture?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following best describes the 'category label' component of cultural identity according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Based on the information provided, which of the following is NOT listed as a top Filipino trait?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT an example of cultural diversity in the workplace mentioned in the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'acceptance' in a cultural context?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the relationship between the church's views and the passing of laws and celebrating of holidays in the Philippines according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'cultural appreciation' according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Filipino hospitality?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the text suggest about the role of spirituality and religion in Filipino culture?
Signup and view all the answers
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Study Notes
Cultural Identity
- Cultural identity is a part of a person's self-conception and self-perception, related to nationality, ethnicity, religion, social class, generation, locality, gender, or any social group with its own distinct culture.
- Cultural identity is both characteristic of the individual and of the culturally identical group of members sharing the same cultural identity or upbringing.
- It is an unfixed process that continually evolves within the discourses of social, cultural, and historical experiences.
Components of Cultural Identity
- Cultural Knowledge: refers to a person's connection to their identity through understanding their culture's core characteristics.
- Category Label: refers to a person's connection to their identity through indirect membership of said culture.
- Social Connections: refers to a person's connection to their identity through their social relationships.
Filipino Cultural Traits
- Family: Filipinos have strong family ties, with the family at the center of the Filipino Community.
- Humor and Positivity: Filipinos are encouraged to look at the brighter side of things in difficult situations.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: exemplified by the phrase "Bahala na", believing in a higher power and submitting one's fate to uncontrollable elements.
- Faith and Religion: deeply embedded in Filipino culture, shaping values and principles, and influencing laws and holidays.
- Hospitality: Filipinos are naturally hospitable, extending warm welcomes to guests regardless of origin or acquaintance.
Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
- Diversity: refers to all significant differences between people, including perceptions of differences, that need to be considered in particular situations and circumstances.
- Examples of diversity include: gender, age, ethnicity, religion, language, economic status, geographic location, personality, regional culture, and mental and physical abilities.
Tolerance, Acceptance, and Appreciation
- Tolerance: willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior one dislikes or disagrees with.
- Acceptance: assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process or condition without protesting or trying to change it.
- Cultural Appreciation: honoring another culture through exploration and seeking understanding, without using the knowledge for personal gain.
- Cultural Appropriation: using knowledge gained for personal gain, crossing the line from appreciation to exploitation.
