UTS Political Self PDF

▪ Politics came from the Greek word Politiká. ▪ As members of the society, people are naturally obligated to participate in a political system as social citizens. ▪ Politics refers to the actions or activities concerned with achieving and using power in a nation or society...

▪ Politics came from the Greek word Politiká. ▪ As members of the society, people are naturally obligated to participate in a political system as social citizens. ▪ Politics refers to the actions or activities concerned with achieving and using power in a nation or society. It is also defined as the ways that power is shared in an organization and the ways it is affected by personal relationships between people who work together. ▪ Aristotle stated, “man is, by nature, a political animal.” This is because man is a social being and that people naturally drawn to various political involvements in order to satisfy their social needs. ▪ A person does not just aspire to relate to others but wants to create a society in which he is part of (Bernardo, 2016) POLITICS AS IMBIBED BY MAN IMPLIES SEVERAL THINGS: ▪ 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. ▪ The political 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. ▪ However, the political self is not only shaped by one’s political affiliation or beliefs. One’s sense of accountability should be manifested in promoting certain advocacies through healthy political engagement. This is aligned with the concept of active citizenship.  ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP ▪ Active citizenship refers to the structured forms of engagement with political processes and everyday forms of participation in society. It is also defined as the process of sharing decisions which affect one’s life and the life of a community in which one lives. Participation is the fundamental right of citizenship. ▪ Active citizenship is anchored on one’s cognitive and behavioral engagement to participate in formal and informal political activities. Different people manifest different levels of active citizenship; some they take a more active approach in making their voices heard. ▪ Active citizenship is also associated with the “sense of community.” People, including adolescents, participate in communal activities because it gives a sense of belonging in a particular group. Active citizenship may facilitate ethnic pride and provide a voice to the woes of their social group. ▪ For the younger generation, active citizenship can contribute to their social development. Engaging in such activities can also enhance efficacy and competence of the younger generation, as they are the “future leaders” of the society. The participation of the youth in nation-building activities enhances their value orientation and fosters integrity, compassion, and the sense of justice, which are crucial to the holistic development of a citizen of a nation. ▪ Active citizenship helps an individual embrace his/her individuality through the choices he/she makes and the behavior he/she manifests. The political self is a result of various personal and environmental factors that impact the individual. The participation of the youth in political discourse and social activities can result in cultural and political paradigm shifts that may be felt even by future generations.Thus, the future begins now.  Family ▪ The family has a hierarchical structure ▪ Through hierarchy of positions, status and power. ▪ Example: Father acts as a leader and establishes rules to maintain order in the family ▪ This shows that authority is necessary in the ORIGIN OF development of political self and identity School POLITICAL SELF ▪ The school’s responsibility is to teach moral, spiritual, and political values that will help the students to become patriotic and morally upright citizen. ▪ Example: UTS subject, GMRC, ROTC ▪ The school is like a family, where the teacher acts as the leader in classroom that sets the rules and regulation to maintain order in class.  Church ▪ Helps the shape ideals of citizenship and democracy through the religious teachings, values and tradition ORIGIN OF Peers ▪ Interaction with the peers encompasses POLITICAL SELF and emphasizes the equal distribution of power, rights, and privileges among members of the group Mass Media ▪ Key to the source of information on politics  YOU KNOW YOU'RE A FILIPINO IF... A.Who is a Filipino Article IV Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution (Official Gazette Republic of the Philippines) states that you are a Filipino citizen if: ▪ You were born in the Philippines; ▪ Your parents are citizens of the Philippines; ▪ You were born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority; and ▪ You are naturalized in accordance with law. Being a Filipino is not reflected by citizenship alone. The values and traits must also be manifested. ▪Every Filipino has his/her own identity very much different from other nationalities. His/her values, traits, community life, are the ones that will stand out from the rest of the people. ▪Values are universally recognized as a driving force in ethical decision. ▪The Filipino value system of Filipino values refers to the set of values or the value system that a majority of Filipinos have. B.Values and Traits of a Filipino Pakikipagkapwa Tao – This is the shared sense of identity and consciousness of the "other". It means treating others with respect and dignity as an equal, not someone below the individual. Family Orientation – The basic and most important unit of a Filipino's life. Joy and Humor – The famous trait is the ability of Filipinos to find humor in everything. It sheds light on the optimism and positivity of Filipinos. Flexibility, Adaptability, Creativity – Studies show that Filipinos often have an aversion to a set of standardized rules or procedures; they are known to follow a natural clock or organic sense of time-doing things; they are present oriented. Faith and Religiosity – Filipinos have a strong faith in God as seen in their various practices. Resiliency – Filipinos developed a sense of resourcefulness or the ability to survive with whatever they have. Utang na Loob – This is a way of showing gratitude for a favor or assistance extended to a person, such debt can never be fully paid, and the obligation can last for generations. It is expected that when the grantor asks for help, the debtor needs to return the favour with no excuses. Bahala Na – Filipinos have the tendency to utter this expression especially if they are about to perform a difficult task or if they have exhausted all possible efforts in performing a task. This shows their belief that someone up there will take care of the rest for things that they are in little or no control at all. Hard work and Industry - Filipinos are very determined and persevering in accomplishing whatever they set their minds to. Hospitality – Filipinos have been known to be amazingly friendly to strangers. They treat visitors, foreigners, or guests as if they have known them already. Bayanihan – This term comes from the word “bayan” which means nation, town or community. This is a Filipino trait of helping others without remuneration. This is a communal trait which shows favorable deed towards one another in the community. Hiya – Filipinos are generally dependent on what other people will think or say about them. Social approval, acceptance by a group and belonging to a group play a vital role in their life. Expressions such as “nakakahiya,” “ano nalang ang sasabihin nila” are oftentimes heard from them. Passivity– Filipinos' lack of initiative for change is also one reason why our country does not progress. Some Filipinos also lack courage and confidence. Gossiping – Filipinos are fond of talking about others; business. Sadly, this does not bring any good to the subjects. Secrets are brought out, failures and flaws are emphasized, and relationships are destroyed. Compadre System – It is expected that friends over non- acquaintance are given priority to be given a favour such as job placement, promotion and the like.(Panopio, Corder- McDonald, & Raymundo, 1995); (David & Macaraeg, 2010) Crab Mentality - There are some Filipinos who got a bitter view at competition-that if we cannot win, no one will. Mañana Habit - the regular tendency or practice of putting off until tomorrow what can be done today. It tends to occur subconsciously, like most of our procrastination problems. It is a way of thinking and doing acquired through previous repetition of task-avoidance experiences.