Understanding the Political Self

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______ defines politics as a social institution through which power is acquired and exercised by people and groups.

Kendall

Politics is an important part of human development because it promotes ______ about democracy, citizenship, human rights, and other related social issues.

ideologies

______ is the most basic identification with the nation, denoting the membership of a citizen in political society.

Citizenship

As citizens, we must enjoy full civil and ______ rights, including protection inside and outside the territory of the state.

<p>political</p>
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According to Stevens, Anglin, and Jussim (2015), politics is a ______ component of one's identity.

<p>central</p>
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Politics may be a more peripheral concern but ______ becomes a central one in certain situations.

<p>temporarily</p>
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The ______ organizes one's beliefs, attitudes, affiliations and aids in the processing of politically relevant information.

<p>political self</p>
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People use their political values and ______ to define themselves as unique individuals of society.

<p>belief systems</p>
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According to Political Self, citizenship is the ______ basis for political self.

<p>salient</p>
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According to Ma. Serena Diokno (1997), citizenship is the most ______ identification with the nation.

<p>basic</p>
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Citizens are oriented towards the state and its expressions in ______ and policy.

<p>law</p>
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Political Self/Identity is developed through ______, through the ways people learn the knowledge, norms, values, motives, and roles to their positions in a group or community.

<p>socialization</p>
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______ may significantly influence a person's understanding of politics and their political action in the future.

<p>Social interaction</p>
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______ are examples of institutions that contribute to the development of the political self.

<p>Family, church, school, media, government, and non-government organizations</p>
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Aristotle considers the state as a natural union of families, established for the common good under a ______ government.

<p>definite</p>
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The family makes the most ______ to the child's development of political self.

<p>contribution</p>
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______ educate basic values and beliefs.

<p>Parents</p>
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The family ______ influences a person's political attitudes, views, and beliefs.

<p>directly and indirectly</p>
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The PHIL. ______ recognizes the vital role of the school in inculcating among the youth the value of patriotism and nationalism.

<p>CONSTITUTION</p>
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______ is responsible for formal education, values, discipline, moral, spiritual, and political values, with a goal to train upright citizens.

<p>School</p>
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______ shape the ideals of citizenship and democracy through religious teachings, values, and traditions.

<p>Churches</p>
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______ interactions with peers encompasses and emphasizes the equal distribution of power, rights, and privileges among members of group.

<p>Peer Groups</p>
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______ could also be a key source of information on politics and, thus, influence an individual's political values and beliefs.

<p>Mass Media</p>
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______ suggests that behaviors are products of communication, meaning, and symbols.

<p>Theory of symbolic interaction</p>
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According to Stevens, Anglin, and Jussim (2015), politics may be a more ______ concern but temporarily becomes a central one in certain situations.

<p>peripheral</p>
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______ can acquire learning through observation and imitation.

<p>Social Learning Theory</p>
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______ suggests that the mental activities (knowledge, perceptions, ideas) are important determinants of behavior.

<p>Cognitive Theory</p>
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Aristotle considered the state as a natural union of families, established for the common good under a definite ______.

<p>government</p>
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According to the PHIL. ______, schools play a critical role in inculcating the values of patriotism and nationalism among the youth.

<p>CONSTITUTION</p>
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______ are seen as entities that also shape the ideals of citizenship and democracy,

<p>Churches</p>
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______ influence a person's understanding of politics, and political action in the future.

<p>Social interaction</p>
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Learning the knowledge, norms, and values related to one's position in a group is known as ______.

<p>socialization</p>
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In certain situations, what starts as a "peripheral concern" can temporarily take a ______ in one's life.

<p>central</p>
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______ may significantly influence a person's understanding of politics, and perhaps a person's political action in the future.

<p>Social interaction</p>
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Flashcards

Politics (Kendall, 1998)

A social institution through which power is acquired and exercised by people and groups.

Citizenship

The most basic identification with a nation, denoting membership in a political society.

Civil and Political Rights

The rights that citizens enjoy, including protection within the state's territory.

Political Self

Organizes one's beliefs, attitudes, and affiliations, aiding in processing politically relevant information.

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Political Self Basis

Citizenship is the salient basis for political self.

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Citizenship (Diokno, 1997)

Citizenship is the most basic identification with a nation.

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Socialization

The process through which political self/identity develops including learning knowledge, norms, values, motives and roles in a group or community.

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Social Interaction

May influence a person's understanding of politics and future political actions.

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Institutions

Family, church, school, media, government and non-government organizations.

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Parents' Role

Educate basic values and beliefs.

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Family Influence

The family directly and indirectly influences political attitudes, views, and beliefs.

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Philippine Constitution

Recognizes the vital role of schools in inculcating patriotism and nationalism among the youth.

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School Role

Responsible for formal education, values, discipline, moral, spiritual and political values; aims to train upright citizens.

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Church Role

Shapes ideals of citizenship and democracy through religious teachings, values, and traditions.

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Peer Groups

Interaction with peers emphasizes equal distribution of power, rights and privileges.

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Mass Media

A key source of information on politics influencing individual political values and beliefs.

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Social Learning Theory

Person can acquire learning through observation and imitation.

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Cognitive Theory

Mental activities (knowledge, perceptions, ideas) are important determinants of behavior.

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Theory of Symbolic Interaction

Behaviors are products of communication, meaning and symbols.

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Study Notes

Political Self

  • The political self refers to how one organizes beliefs, attitudes, and affiliations to process politically relevant information.
  • Political values and belief systems help individuals define themselves uniquely within society.

Understanding Politics

  • Kendall defines politics as a social institution for acquiring and exercising power.
  • Politics encourages ideologies related to democracy, citizenship, human rights, freedom, family, health, and social issues, playing an important part in human development.
  • Citizenship is the most basic form of national identification, denoting membership in a political society.
  • Full civil and political rights, including protection inside and outside a state's territory, are enjoyed by citizens.
  • Stevens, Anglin, and Jussim suggest that either:
    • Politics is a central component of one's identity
    • Politics temporarily becomes a central concern in certain situations

Citizenship

  • Citizenship is the most important basis for political self.
  • Ma. Serena Diokno stated in 1997 that it is the most basic identification with the nation.
  • Citizens align themselves towards the state, law, and policy.

Development of Political Self/Identity

  • Political self and identity develop through socialization.
  • People learns the knowledge, norms, values, motives, and roles to their positions in a group or community.
  • Social interaction can significantly shape one's understanding of politics and future political actions.
  • Institutions include;
    • Family
    • Church
    • School
    • Media
    • Government
    • Non-government organizations

Origins of Political Self

  • Parents educate basic values and beliefs.
  • The family directly and indirectly influences a person's political attitudes, views, and beliefs, which underlines a sense of morality.
  • The Philippine Constitution recognizes that schools play a vital role in inculcating patriotism and nationalism among the youth.
  • The Philippine Constitution also recognizes the importance of encouraging youth involvement in public and civil affairs.
  • Schools are formally responsible for education, values, discipline, moral, spiritual, and political values to the public.
  • The main goal of schools is to train upright citizens.
  • Churches shape citizenship and democracy through religious teachings, values, and traditions.
  • Interactions with peers emphasizes the equal distribution of power, rights, and privileges within the peer groups.
  • Mass media acts as a key source of political information and can greatly influence one's political values and beliefs.

Theories of Political Self

  • Social Learning Theory proposes individuals learn through observation and imitation.
  • Cognitive Theory suggests mental activities like knowledge, perceptions, and ideas are important determinants of behavior.
  • Theory of Symbolic Interaction suggests behaviors arise from communication, meaning, and symbols.

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