Lesson 10 - The Political Self PDF

THE POLITICAL SELF Nesfer D. Calinao Lecturer I  SUBTOPICS 1. Politics, Citizenship, and the Self 2. Active Citizenship 3. Defining Conflicts and Peace Education in political self understanding 4. Impact of Active Citizenship to self  OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss the nature of p...

THE POLITICAL SELF Nesfer D. Calinao Lecturer I  SUBTOPICS 1. Politics, Citizenship, and the Self 2. Active Citizenship 3. Defining Conflicts and Peace Education in political self understanding 4. Impact of Active Citizenship to self  OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss the nature of politics, elements of active citizenship, and how they shape one’s political self 2. Define conflict and peace education in political self 3. Elaborate in the impact of active citizenship  POLITICS the actions or activities concerned with achieving and using power in a nation or society.  POLITICS the ways that power is shared in an organization and the ways it is affected by personal relationships between people who work together. Politics is concerned with power Power inequalities can be observed within societies. The one who holds power holds influence.  Politics functions based on a particular social economic and cultural context The nature of politics and political systems is dependent on the culture of the state. Political claims made by advocates are influenced by their geographical location and ideology. Politics is also personal One’s personal choices reflect his/her personal politics; both are indistinguishable. Politics goes hand in hand with the society Politics pervades the structure of society, and thus influences inhabitants in their beliefs, ethics, and behavior. What do you think makes you a Filipino?  CITIZEN a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country  CITIZENSHIP a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country  ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP the structured forms of engagement with political processes and everyday forms of participation in society. ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP Active Citizens don't wait around for change to happen they drive the change themselves. Active Citizens are people who feel inspired. They are people who feel motivated and empowered to make a difference. People with the drive and know-how to ensure ideas don't just remain ideas. How to be an active citizen? JOIN YOUR CLASS OR SCHOOL COUNCIL GIVE YOUR SPARE TIME TO THOSE IN NEED OPEN A SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNEL TO ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE PREPARE A LESSON AND TALK TO YOUR PEERS JOIN A YOUTH ORGANIZATION SET UP A CLUB STAY INFORMED AND THINK CRITICALLY VOTE IN SCHOOL ELECTIONS EXPLORE YOUR LOCAL CULTURE MAKE CONSCIOUS FOOD CHOICES  CLASSWORK #4 SONG DECONSTRUCTION THE POLITICAL SELF Thank you!