Understanding the Physical Self - Week 9.1
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Which author emphasized that the body is necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality?

  • Carl Jung
  • Carl Rogers
  • William James (correct)
  • Sigmund Freud

    • According to the content, the body is considered irrelevant in understanding the self.

    False

    What is the tangible aspect that is directly observed and examined in every person?

    the body

    For James, the body is a constituent part for cleansing the _____ that is considered to be of supreme importance.

    <p>spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>The body = The initial source of sensation Physical self = The concrete aspect of every person Self-expression = Body modifications across culture Body image = Appreciation of one's body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tribes are known to still practice the tradition of lip plates?

    <p>Mursi and Suri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of lip plates is primarily to signify male maturity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What body modification involves inserting increasingly large circular discs into the lip?

    <p>Lip plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neck rings are a form of body modification primarily used to __________ the neck.

    <p>lengthen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the original purposes of neck rings among villagers?

    <p>To protect against tiger attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the body modification with its description:

    <p>Lip Plate = Stretching of the lip with circular discs Neck Rings = Lengthening the neck through the use of rings Foot Binding = Restricting growth for smaller feet Neck Rings Purpose = Defense against tiger attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Foot binding was designed to provide upper-class girls a way to distinguish themselves from others.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does foot binding aim to achieve regarding the size of feet?

    <p>Make them as small as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'jinlian' refer to?

    <p>Foot binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scarification is seen as a mark of shame in many cultures.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in the Indian tradition regarding the development of the self?

    <p>Physical strength and purity are essential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of facial tattoos for women in certain cultures?

    <p>To portray their transition into adulthood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Standards of beauty are consistent across all cultures.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The practice of __________ involves engraving or incising the skin.

    <p>scarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What discipline is devoted to the physical self in the Indian tradition?

    <p>Hatha-yoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following practices with their descriptions:

    <p>Foot Binding = Cultural practice that results in small feet. Scarification = Engraving or incising the skin to form scars. Facial Tattoos = Marks of adulthood for women. Cicatrisation = Forming blisters through caustic substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does scarification distinguish a person?

    <p>It indicates their social rank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The left and right sides of the face contribute to perceived __________.

    <p>symmetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cicatrisation involves making a gash in the skin.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the body express one's identity according to the content?

    <p>By distinct bodily functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of having small feet in cultures that practiced foot binding?

    <p>It was considered a mark of elegance and attractiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cultural norms have no impact on self-expression and body modifications.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way is the sense of competence achieved according to personal development?

    <p>Through the development of physical and intellectual skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following beauty archetypes associates beauty with career success and power?

    <p>Powerful Peacocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Seductive Foxes make up the smallest percentage of the beauty archetypes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Social Butterflies enjoy in relation to beauty?

    <p>Sharing tips and being inspired by beautiful women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Graceful Swans, who make up ____% of the population, prefer subtle beauty enhancements.

    <p>23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the beauty archetypes with their key traits:

    <p>Seductive Foxes = Use beauty products to feel sexy Social Butterflies = Enjoy sharing beauty tips Powerful Peacocks = Associate beauty with career success Comfortable Cats = Happy with their natural beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which beauty archetype is primarily present in Latin America?

    <p>Social Butterflies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of the population that identifies as Comfortable Cats?

    <p>19%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Graceful Swans focus on radical beauty transformations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Physical Self

    •  Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines
    •  Course: Understanding the Self
    •  Instructor: Rex Bersabal Makinano, Assistant Professor IV, Department of Sociology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
    •  Week 9.1

    Learning Objectives

    • Examine the concept of self impacted by the body
    • Identify body modifications as self-expressions across cultures
    • Show appreciation of one's body image through reflective writing

    The Concept of Physical Self

    • The body is the concrete dimension, the tangible aspect of every person observed and examined
    • It's a marvelous container, complex
    •  For William James, the body is the initial source of sensation and necessary for the origin and maintenance of personality.
    • The body is a constituent part for cleansing the spirit, considered supreme importance.
    • Body role is important in early developmental stages of a person's life, determining whether individuals achieve competence and ability to handle demanding roles in a complex society.

    Indian Tradition

    •  Envision growth and enlightenment as a whole-body event, requiring a pure, strong body
    •  An entire body discipline is devoted to physical self such as Hath-yoga or Yoga of the Body.

    Biological and Social Identity

    • Biological Identity:distinct body function
    • Social Identity:the most visible way of showing and expressing one's identity.

    Standards of Beauty

    • Symmetry – defined by the similarity between the left and right sides of face, instead of proportions
    • Standards of beauty are arbitrary, hugely vary across cultures and over time.

    Beauty and Self-Expressions Across Cultures

    • Socialized body is subjected to cultural norms from birth
    •  Across cultures, expressions of beauty are different kinds of body modifications.

    Lip Plate

    • A body modification increasing circular discs of wood or clay piercing the lip(s)
    • Traditionally worn by Suya men of Brazil, Sara women of Chad, the Makonde of Mozambique, and the Botocudo of coastal Brazil.
    • Current practitioners are the Mursi and Suri tribes of Ethiopia.
    • Often viewed as expression of female maturity, social adulthood, and reproductive potential
    • A primary tourist attraction.
    •  It symbolizes a link between the biological self and the social self.

    Neck Rings

    •  A form of body modification where rings are placed on the neck to lengthen it without surgery
    •  Historically, worn as defense against tiger attacks or to make women less appealing to rival tribes

    Foot Binding

    •  The practice of restricting foot growth to make the feet small.
    • Popular during Tang Dynasty China;
    • Girls of the upper class distinguished themselves and improved their social prospects
    •  The practice symbolizes a link between the biological self and social aspects, making smaller or “Lotus feet” a sign of beauty or attractiveness

    Scarification

    • Engraving or incising the skin with various designs.
    • A practice of controlling scar tissue design.
    • Practiced through sharp objects like stones, glass, knife and coconut shell.
    • Cicatrisation is special form of scarification.
    • Utilized in Congo Basin and neighbouring regions and among the Akan tribe members.
    • It differentiates from others, identifies social rank, family, clan, and tribe. - It's considered a mark of pride, not shame.

    Facial Tattoos

    • Facial modifications (tattoos) are common in Papua New Guinea for women in transition to adulthood.
    •  Marking cultural identity and roots.

    Facial Tattoos: The Process

    • Women seclude with tattoo artists for 4 weeks, unknown publicly.
    •  Covered during time outside the house.
    • Symbolic appearance to mark womanhood.
    •  Specific design patterns including swirls and “V” patterns on the Forehead.
    • Restrictions on foods such as whitefish and coconut to avoid lightening of the skin.

    The Five Global Beauty Archetypes

    •  Powerful Peacocks (15%): drawn to experimentation and associate beauty with success and power.
    •  Seductive Foxes (27%): most prevalent globally, enhancing femininity through beauty products related to romance and sexuality.
    •  Social Butterflies (16%): enjoy sharing beauty tips to attain happiness or success, particularly prevalent in Latin America.
    •  Graceful Swans (23%): utilize subtle beauty products improving existing beauty to achieve confidence, most popular in Europe and US
    •  Comfortable Cats(19%): happy with own natural beauty, use basic beauty products to feel more comfortable and present in Europe and US

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    This quiz explores the concept of the physical self as it relates to understanding one's body and its role in shaping identity. Participants will examine body modifications as a form of self-expression across different cultures and engage in reflective writing about body image appreciation. Dive deep into the intricate relationship between body and self.

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