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Which of the following best describes the primary focus of youth activism during the 1970-1972 period in the Philippines?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of youth activism during the 1970-1972 period in the Philippines?
- Supporting the existing democratic government and its leaders.
- Maintaining the status quo and resisting any form of governmental change.
- Promoting cultural traditions and artistic expression.
- Seeking reforms and changes in response to the problems in society. (correct)
How did the writings of some Filipino youth during the Period of Activism express their desire for change?
How did the writings of some Filipino youth during the Period of Activism express their desire for change?
- By emphasizing the importance of their petitions with strong nationalistic sentiments. (correct)
- By advocating for the adoption of foreign political ideologies.
- By focusing solely on economic issues without addressing political reforms.
- By promoting the stability of the democratic system and its benefits.
What event is directly identified as a result of the seeds of activism during the specified period?
What event is directly identified as a result of the seeds of activism during the specified period?
- The declaration of Martial Law in 1972. (correct)
- Increased support for the government.
- A period of economic prosperity.
- The election of a new president.
According to the texts, what did Jose Rizal say about the youth that remained valid during the Period of Activism?
According to the texts, what did Jose Rizal say about the youth that remained valid during the Period of Activism?
What was the significance of campus newspapers during the Period of Activism?
What was the significance of campus newspapers during the Period of Activism?
In what way did some activists express their defiance and dissent during the Literacy Revolution?
In what way did some activists express their defiance and dissent during the Literacy Revolution?
Which of the following targets became symbols for the ills of the society, according to the revolutionary youth?
Which of the following targets became symbols for the ills of the society, according to the revolutionary youth?
What was the primary focus of the Philippine Center for the International PEN during the Period of Activism?
What was the primary focus of the Philippine Center for the International PEN during the Period of Activism?
During the Period of Activism, what did journalists and other media participants battle against?
During the Period of Activism, what did journalists and other media participants battle against?
What was one of the requests made by activists regarding the publication of writers' works during the Period of Activism?
What was one of the requests made by activists regarding the publication of writers' works during the Period of Activism?
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Period of Activism
Period of Activism
1970-1972; Youth activism driven by domestic and worldwide causes seeking societal reforms.
Ills of Society
Ills of Society
The injustices and inequalities prevalent in society during the Period of Activism.
Activist Writings
Activist Writings
Writings filled with nationalism emphasizing importance of petitions for change.
Declaration of Martial Law 1972
Declaration of Martial Law 1972
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Bloody Placards
Bloody Placards
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Literacy Revolution
Literacy Revolution
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Makibaka (To dare!)
Makibaka (To dare!)
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Targets of Radical Youth
Targets of Radical Youth
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Literature of Activists
Literature of Activists
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Virginia Moreno
Virginia Moreno
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Study Notes
The Period of Activism (1970-1972)
- Youth activism from 1970-1972 was due to domestic and worldwide causes
- Activism is linked to the history of Filipino youth
- Due to the ills of society, the youth sought reforms, with some believing the democratic government was stable but run by flawed people
- Others believed socialism or communism should replace democracy, leading to armed groups aiming to overthrow the government
- Many young people became activists, expressing their desire for change through nationalistic writings to emphasize the importance of their petitions
- Many activists and rebel writers were imprisoned in military camps
- Many of those imprisoned writers were true nationalists and heroes
The Seed of Activism
- The declaration of Martial Law in 1972 resulted from the seeds of activism
- Those seeds were sown earlier, during the times of Lapu-Lapu, Lakandula, and Rizal
- Revolution against powerful forces in the Philippines is considered a monopoly of the youth
- Jose Rizal's quote that the youth are the hope of the Fatherland still holds valid
Period of The Bloody Placards
- The youth proved that constant evasion does not shape race and nationalism
- There is a limit to one's patience, which may explode like a volcano if strained
- One should take a stand for themselves and future generations
The Literary Revolution
- The youth became rebellious, expressed through demonstrations, sidewalk expressions, and literature
- Campus newspapers displayed rebellious emotions
- Writers developed awareness of society, attacking societal and political ills
- Establishments became symbols of the ills that needed change
- Frustrations of youth were evident in churches and schools
- Radical youth targeted authorities like priests, teachers, and parents
- Literature boldly stated what actions should be taken
- Rolando Tinio, Rogelio Mangahas, Efren Abueg, Rio Alma, and Clemente Bautista rallied to this revolutionary form of literature
Writing During the Period of Activism
- Irreverence for the poor was at its peak during the mass revolution
- "Bomba" films began to discredit Filipino ways
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