Political Self and Filipino Identity

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What is the meaning of "Pakikipagkapwa-tao" in Filipino culture?

Filipino's openness, helpfulness, and generosity through the practice of bayanihan and hospitality

The 1987 Philippine Constitution defines a Filipino citizen as someone born in the Philippines and with Filipino blood.

False (B)

Which of the following factors are typically considered influential in shaping the Filipino character? (Select all that apply)

  • History (correct)
  • Mass Media (correct)
  • Culture and Language (correct)
  • Home Environment (correct)
  • Educational System (correct)
  • Leaders and Role Models (correct)
  • Political Environment (correct)
  • Economic Environment (correct)
  • Social Environment (correct)

What is "ningas cogon" and how does it relate to Filipino time?

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The colonial mentality in Filipinos developed due to colonization by the Spanish.

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a strength of the Filipino character?

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What is the "palakasan system" and how does it relate to extreme personalism?

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What is the main difference between a private online profile and a public online profile?

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The concept of "digiphrenia" refers to the simultaneous use of multiple online identities by a single person.

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What are some of the advantages of creating a public online profile?

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What is the difference between "sex" and "gender" as described in the text?

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What is the "disembodiment hypothesis" and how does it relate to gender identity in the digital realm?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing adolescent sexuality?

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Flashcards

Pakikippagkapwa-tao

Filipino's openness, helpfulness, and generosity through bayanihan and hospitality.

Family Orientation

Filipino's genuine love for family, respecting elders, caring for children, and prioritizing family.

Joy and Humor

Filipino's cheerful and fun-loving nature, often shown in fiestas and gatherings.

Flexibility, Adaptability, and Creativity

Filipino's ability to overcome challenges, adjust to situations, and improvise.

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Hard Work and Industry

Filipino's willingness to work hard and take risks, including working abroad.

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Faith and Religiosity

Filipino's faith, often expressed through a 'bahala na' (leave it to God) mindset.

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Ability to Survive

Filipino's resilience and resourcefulness in difficult times.

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Extreme Personalism

A weakness in Filipino culture, where personal connections and favors influence decisions.

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Extreme Family-Centeredness

A weakness in Filipino culture, where family needs may take precedence over the needs of the community

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Lack of Discipline

A weakness in Filipino culture, characterized by a lack of self-control and delayed actions.

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Colonial Mentality

A weakness, influenced by colonization, that often favors foreign ideas and products.

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Kanya-kanya Syndrome

Insensitivity to the common good, focusing on individual gain.

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Lack of Self-Analysis

Inability to reflect critically on one's actions and beliefs.

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Political Self

Individual's identity and sense of belonging within a community.

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Digital Self

A person's online representation and identity.

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Impression Management

Controlling or influencing how others perceive you.

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Self-Promotion

Actively showcasing skills and abilities to others.

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Ingratiation

Seeking approval and acceptance from others.

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Social Self

Belief of how others perceive you.

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Digiphrenia

Experiencing multiple selves online.

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App-dependent Behavior

Over-reliant on digital applications.

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Private Online Profile

Personal online representation limited to selected contacts.

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Public Online Profile

Public online representation accessible to wider audiences.

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Filipino Time

Arriving late or starting late, often seen as a cultural practice.

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Ningas Cogon

Starting with enthusiasm then losing interest quickly.

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Democracy

Government where supreme power is held by the people.

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Individual Identity

Development of sense of self throughout life.

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Study Notes

Political Self

  • A person's sense of belonging and identity within a community or nation
  • Involves political beliefs, values, and affiliations
  • Understanding of societal structures and systems
  • Filipinos based on the 1987 Constitution
    • Citizen of Philippines at the time of adoption
    • Father or mother Filipino citizen
    • Born before 1973 of a Filipino mother, becoming Filipino at the age of majority
    • Someone naturalized according to the law
  • Natural-born Filipino : Born in the Philippines with Filipino blood
  • Naturalized Filipino: Foreigner with judicial act for citizenship privileges
  • Factors influencing Filipino character:
    • Home environment: Family values prioritized
    • Social environment: Dependence on others for survival
    • Culture and language: Exposure to outside cultures without core Filipino values
    • History: Colonial mentality as a result of colonization
    • Education system: Authoritarian schools, passive students
    • Economic environment: Hard work and risk-taking, due to economic situation
    • Political environment: Corruption in government structures
    • Mass media: Reinforces colonial mentality, promoting foreign brands
    • Leaders and role models: High respect for authorities

Strengths of the Filipino Character

  • Pakikisama (Generosity, helpfulness, compassion) through "bayanihan" and hospitality
  • Family orientation: Love, respect, care, generosity toward family
  • Joy and humor: Cheerfulness, laughter, joy in celebrations
  • Flexibility, adaptability, creativity: Ability to adjust, overcome challenges
  • Hard work and industry: Willingness to work and take risks in other countries
  • Faith and religiosity: "Bahala na" mindset as encouragement
  • Ability to survive: Adaptability, enduring hardships, and making the best of current circumstances

Weaknesses of the Filipino Character

  • Extreme personalism: Favoring personal connections over general good
  • Extreme family-centeredness: General good is undervalued, prioritizes family over community
  • Lack of discipline: "Ningas cogon" – Enthusiastic start, no follow-through
  • Filipino time: Arriving late or starting late

Digital Self

  • A person's online representation of themselves
  • Includes online identity, sharing information, and interacting on social media sites
  • Influenced by factors like societal pressures, seeking approval and social validation, and media representations
  • Characteristics: Inward-oriented, narrative, retractable, and multi-faceted

Self-Presentation

  • Conscious or unconscious attempts to shape others' impressions of oneself
  • Reasons for engaging: Facilitating social interactions, achieving social rewards, and building desired identities
  • Impression management: Consciously controlling one's online reputation
  • Strategies for self-presentation: Self-promotion, ingratiation, exemplification, intimidation, supplication

Social Self

  • The individual's perception of how others see them
  • Creating a social identity to achieve a sense of belonging
  • Utilizing validated perceptions from others

Sexuality

  • Feelings, attractions, behaviors, orientations relating to emotional, romantic, and sexual experiences.
  • Factors influencing sexuality: Hormones, personality, social/environmental factors and media influences.

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