Module 1 (Soc Sci 1)

Activity No. 3

I. Discuss the following terms (10 points each).

1. Values
- In sociology, value means the standard by which people defined good and
bad, beautiful and ugly, something desirable. It is what the individual performed
compared to available choices. These choices could be language, norms, habits,
folkways and moves, which are all elements of culture, after all, to learn people’s
values is to learn their culture or vice versa
2. The “Bipolar” characteristics of values
- These are concepts of what is important and worthwhile. They are the
general ideas that individuals share about what is good or bad, right, or wrong,
desirable, and undesirable. If values are the preference of choice, what then if the
choice made by an individual is not in conformity with ways in which people
follow norms? This inquiry may be subjected to Positive Sanction that refers to an
approval given for following a norm, while Negative Sanction denotes disapproval
for breaking a norm.
3. Quality of values
- According to Robin Williams, there are 4 qualities of Values. First, values have
mental components that are more substantial than only monetary ones. Values
might be conceived of as experiences, emotions, or needs in this context.
Obstacles can derived from one's own experiences. Second, values are
successfully charged, or some knowledge is engaged, which has an emotional
impact. Emotion may or may not be expressed, but it is always present. Third,
values are not concrete goals of action, but do relate to goals in that they serve as
criteria for their selection. One strives for those things he places value on. And the
last is, values are important matters and not in the least trivial to the individual.
This can be seen in the fact that values relate to choices, which in turn relate to
action.
I. Enumerate specific Filipino practices under each core value (30 points)
Respect for Elder
Ex. Kissing of hands
“Pagmamano”
Responding “po” & “opo”
Older adults should be
addressed in polite language,
preferably with appropriate
titles of respect.
Taking care of them
“Beso-beso”
Giving health initiatives
Saying sorry
Many Filipinos avoid
blasphemy and cursing as it is
a form of disrespect towards
the elders.
When you are being offered
with a gift, refusing is quite
offensive.
Reciprocating the value of
“utang na loob”
Strong Family ties
Ex. Eating together as family
Doing spiritual and religious
matter together (Bible
sharing)
Discussing a private matter as
a family
Calling your older sister,
“Ate” or your older brother,
“Kuya
Listening respectfully to your
parents
Doing house chores together
Spending the night together
Watching television
Eating or preparing a family
meal
Celebrating important family
occassions
Many Filipinos avoid
blasphemy and cursing as it
may cause themselves to lose
face.
Love of God
Ex. The celebration of fiesta
When a neighbor is in
trouble, Filipinos are always
ready to help them.
Celebrating Christmas Day
Weekly Mass Gathering
Showing hospitality to visitors
Showing spirit of communal
work and
cooperation/“Bayanihan”
Gift Giving
Showing “malasakit” towards
other people
Celebrating Patronal Fiesta
Having a Sacred statue of God
in each home.
Pioneering and sharing God’s
good news to other people.