UCSP: Significance of Cultural, Social, Political, and Economic Symbols and Practices

# GROUP 3 ## SIGNIFICANCE OF CULTURAL, SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC SYMBOLS AND PRACTICES ### SYMBOLS AND SYMBOLISM A symbol is an object, word, or action that stands for something else, without natural relationship, that is culturally defined. ### SYMBOLS - Heart - Peace - Yin and Yang - Infi...

# GROUP 3 ## SIGNIFICANCE OF CULTURAL, SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC SYMBOLS AND PRACTICES ### SYMBOLS AND SYMBOLISM A symbol is an object, word, or action that stands for something else, without natural relationship, that is culturally defined. ### SYMBOLS - Heart - Peace - Yin and Yang - Infinity - Om - Anchor - Tree of Life - Eye of Horus - Lotus - Triquetra ### SYMBOLISM Symbolism is when something represents abstract ideas or concepts. ### TYPES OF SYMBOLS - **Cultural Symbols**: Manifestation that signifies the ideology of a particular culture that has meaning within that culture. - Example: Sampaguita - the national flower. - **Social Symbols**: Relating to human societies and its models of organization. - Example: Jewelry - **Political Symbols**: Are used to represent a political standpoint; seen in various media & forms. - Examples: banners, flags, mottos, etc. - **Economic Symbols**: Are used in production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. - Examples: currency, market, labor, demands and other economic activities ### FUNCTIONS OF SYMBOLS & SYMBOLISM - **Social Symbols**: Are used to transfer culture, ideologies or beliefs from a group to another group of people, or from our elders to the new generation of people - Create movements - Spread ideas - **Symbols**: Are also used to preserve traditions or beliefs of a certain group of people - Share advocates ### CULTURAL SYMBOLS AND PRACTICES These are objects, figures, sounds and colors - Facial Expressions - Word interpretations - Gestures ### CULTURAL PRACTICES These are the manifestation of a culture or sub-culture They refer to the activities, rituals, and traditions that are fundamental to the identity and social structure of a community. - Religious and Spiritual - Medical Treatment - Culinary - Child-rearing ### SOME COMMON RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS Religious beliefs have many symbols within their doctrines and books. - Islam: Crescent and star - Christianity: Cross - Judaism: Star of David ### CULTURAL SYMBOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES They create the Filipino identity and promote solidarity and unity. - PH Flag - Jeepney ### SOME CULTURAL PRACTICES IN THE PHILIPPINES - **Traditional Medical Practices:** - Belief in “Albularyo” - Herbal Medicines - Alternative Medicines - **Bayanihan**: It emphasizes, community, cooperation, and mutual assistance. - **Pagmamano**: A gesture done by young people to show respect to elders. - **Utang na Loob**: Debt of Gratitude. Emphasizes loyalty and respect. ### SOME RELIGIOUS PRACTICES IN THE PHILIPPINES - **Obando Festival in Bulacan**: The Obando Fertility Rites, also known as the Feast of the Three Saints, is a Catholic festival and dance ritual that takes place in Obando, Bulacan, Philippines each May. - **Panaad sa Camiguin**: Panaad sa Camiguin is a Holy Week tradition where Roman Catholic devotees fulfill spiritual promises by climbing Mt. Old Vulcan via the Camiguin Walkway or walking 64 kilometers around the island. ### SOME CULINARY PRACTICES IN THE PHILIPPINES - Adobo - Sinigang - Balut - Street Foods - Biko - Calamansi - Puto - Puto Bumbong ### CHILD-REARING PRACTICES IN THE PHILIPPINES - Pagmamano - Ninong/Ninang - Family Meal Time - Use of Belt/Slippers ### SOCIAL SYMBOLS AND PRACTICES - Clothing and Possessions - Societal Recognition - Material Possessions ### STATUS SYMBOL Generally an object meant to signify its owner's high social economic standing ### SOME COLOR SYMBOLS - Red: Blood, war, passion, danger - Yellow: Violence, bubbly - Purple: Royalty - White: Purity, peace - Blue: Calm, peaceful - Black: Evil, death ### COMMON POLITICAL SYMBOLS (COLORS) - Black - Blue: Conservatism - Brown: Swastika - Gold: Dollar sign - Green: Recycling symbol - Lavender: Gender symbol - Orange: Fist - Pink: Female symbol - Red: Rose, fist, hammer and sickle, PDP - Yellow: Wings, torch, yellow ribbon ### POLITICAL SYMBOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES - Executive: Building with a flag on top - Legislative: Hammer and gavel on top of a legal document - Judiciary: Gavel ### COMMON POLITICAL PRACTICES IN THE PHILIPPINES - **Political Dynasties**: Political dynasties are common in the Philippines due to strong family ties, weak political party systems, and the concentration of power and resources among influential families, allowing them to maintain control across generations. - **Celebrity Politicians**: Celebrity politicians are common in the Philippines due to their popularity, media influence, and established public recognition, which make them appealing to voters in a personality-driven political system. - **Palakasan System**: The palakasan system thrives in the Philippines due to a culture of patronage, favoritism, and connections, where personal relationships and influence often outweigh merit in decision-making and opportunities. - **Traditional Politicians**: Traditional politicians, or trapo, stay common in the Philippines because of a system where favors and personal benefits matter more than real change, and many voters rely on these short-term rewards. - **Power Revolts**: Power revolts happen in the Philippines when people unite to protest against abusive leaders or systems, driven by widespread frustration and a demand for change. - **Catholic Church**: The Catholic Church plays a significant role in the Philippines, influencing social and political issues, providing moral guidance, and serving as a key institution in shaping cultural values and public life. ### ECONOMIC SYMBOLS They represent economic standpoints which may be see in various media such as Stock exchange, Money and Currency, Gold and Petroleum, Life Insurance, Banking, Etc. ### COMMON ECONOMIC SYMBOLS - Q: Output - Y: Income - r: Interest rate - n: Abnormal profit (micro), inflation rate (macro) - L: Labour - Ln: Land - K: Capital - T: Taxes - W: Wages - C: Consumption - I: Investment - MPC: Marginal propensity to consume - MPS: Marginal propensity to save - GDP: Gross domestic product - GDI: Gross domestic income - G: Government expenditure - X: Exports - M: Imports - PED: Price elasticity of demand - YED: Income elasticity of demand - XED: Gross elasticity of demand - TC: (Average) total cost - AC: Average cost - MC: Marginal cost - MR: Marginal revenue - AR: Average revenue ### SIGNIFICANCE OF SYMBOLS AND SYMBOLISM As rational thinkers, we have been making and giving meaning to symbols for a long time. Symbols have been a part of our lives and growth as human kind. The usage of symbols and symbolism has given mankind an avenue to communicate with the different group of people, influence others of different ideologies, and observe values that were transferred from generation to generation.