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Module 7. Unfolding The Emerging Facets of The Self
Module 7. Unfolding The Emerging Facets of The Self
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Module 7.
Unfolding the
Emerging
Facets of the
Self
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Module 7. Unfolding the
Emerging Facets of the Self
Module Objectives
To explore the other facets of the Self (i.e.,
Political and Digital). The module also
intends to make students understand and
appreciate their responsibilities as citizens
of the country and the global/virtual
communities.
Module 7. Unfolding the Unit 2. The Digital Self:
Emerging Facets of the Self Uncovering Digital
This module focuses on the spiritual
Citizenship
dimension of self. This broadly tackles the
different aspects of spirituality from existence, This Unit will explore the impact of
relatedness or connections, and inner soul technology on our society; how its use
enables people to become digital
Unit 1. The Political Self: citizens, outlining responsible use of
technology, how it sustains
Developing Active Citizenship relationships and forge collaborations
with other people, and what kind of
This unit discusses the nature of politics, digital identities are we forging for the
elements of active citizenship, and how next generation.
these shape one’s political self. It will detail
how one can become activity involved in
political and communal affairs, and how
these are significant to the shaping of the
Self.
1. Explain and elaborate on the nature of active citizenship and how it relates to political self.
2. Analyse and synthesize how active citizenship relates to the concept of Self.
3. Assess and evaluate one’s level of active citizenship.
Diagnostics
Learning Checkpoint
Do you AGREE or DISAGREE?
As ordinary citizens, we have no political participation in
society.
• First, politics is concerned with power. We observe power inequalities in within our societies.
There are those whose position ranks high in the social hierarchy and thus, wields much power
compared to those in the lower class. The one who holds the power holds much influence.
• Second, politics is about contexts. The nature of politics and political systems is dependent on
the culture of the state. The characteristics of people, cultural traditions they observe, value
orientations, economics, education, religion, and other similar institutions shape the political
landscape of any country.
Active citizenship
Active citizenship has been a popular topic for researches across
several disciplines. It includes “structured forms of engagement
with political processes and everyday forms of participation in
society”.
Most adolescents would say that “we do not have the power to inspire change” or that
“we are not heard so why should we speak up”. However, let us not forget that you are
the future leaders of our country. The advantage of youth is their zeal and optimism in
effecting change for the country. Youth participation should not be the exception, but
rather the norm. In politics where cynical attitudes dominate among older individuals,
youth participation provides a breath of fresh air in raising issues and concerns that
impact society in general.
Active citizenship
The Self is a dynamic construct in that it is shaped by external forces and personal factors.
Active citizenship embraces one’s individuality through the choices a person make and
the behaviors they manifest. Early exposure to politics and political systems may augment
adolescent’s development of their self. It fosters critical thinking, formation of advocacies,
comprehension and understanding, and genuine concerns for the environment and
communities. Such exposure may lead to successful adaptation of a particular advocacy
and ensuring everyone benefits in the long run.
The Self
Our political self is a result of various personal and environmental factors that impact the
individual. Our political identity doesn’t begin at the age of voting; together with active
citizenship, our awareness of community concerns may lead to optimal development of
strong, intelligent, and passionate community leaders and youth participants. Thus, there
is no such thing as a right time to start becoming involved; adolescent participation in
political activities can strengthen their standpoints, allowing them to be heard by the
general public, and ensuring a strong, stable state, shaped by a strong, stable citizenry. As
adolescence is a time of searching for identity and establishing a core Self, imbibing
active citizenship, becoming aware of issues pervading society, engaging in political
discourse, and other similar behaviors can shape the millennial generation to become
effective agents of change.
Module 7. Unfolding the Emerging Facets of the Self
Unit 1. The Political Self: Developing Active Citizenship
Module Assessment
Check your workbook:
• Exercise No. 1 .0 Politics, Society, and You (pg. 150-152)
• Exercise No. 2.0 My Advocacy (pg. 153)
Assignment No. 15
Metacognitive Reading Report (pg. 154)
Readings:
• Kubal, T. J. (1998). The Presentation of Political Self: Cultural Resonance and the
Construction of Collective Action Frames. The Sociological Quarterly, 39(4), 539–
554.
• Audigie, F. (n.d.). Youth participation and active citizenship. 98-118. Retrieved
from http://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/1017981/1667911/2.4.pdf/64ce8034-
440c-4ebc-b325-2fe3be0190f5
Module 7. Unfolding the Unit 2. The Digital Self:
Emerging Facets of the Self Uncovering Digital
This module focuses on the spiritual
Citizenship
dimension of self. This broadly tackles the
different aspects of spirituality from existence, This Unit will explore the impact of
relatedness or connections, and inner soul technology on our society; how its use
enables people to become digital
Unit 1. The Political Self: citizens, outlining responsible use of
technology, how it sustains
Developing Active Citizenship relationships and forge collaborations
with other people, and what kind of
This unit discusses the nature of politics, digital identities are we forging for the
elements of active citizenship, and how next generation.
these shape one’s political self. It will detail
how one can become activity involved in
political and communal affairs, and how
these are significant to the shaping of the
Self.
Digital citizenship is anchored on three general principles: respecting oneself and others, educating
oneself and others, and protecting oneself and others. Technology is both a bane and a boon. On one
hand, our way of life has been uplifted due to the convenience that technology brings. Everything is
faster, access is made easier, and the outputs are enhanced. With the rapidly changing environments we
live in, people are likely to be engulfed within technology. Digital citizenship serves the purpose of
regulating human behavior in a highly-technological and digital world.
A major concern of this digital era is how technology shapes our self and identity. There is no doubt that
the beliefs, value orientation, and behavior of individuals, especially the millennial generation, are
heavily influenced by technology. One concept that is related to one’s digital self is online disinhibition. It
is defined as “the lack of restraint one feels when communicating online in comparison to
communicating in-person.”
Digital Citizenship
Nowadays, however, people are more inclined to show their own
personalities via online. The internet becomes a multi-media venue
for showcasing our personal traits and qualities. The way we view
ourselves, our sense of self is expressed through the worldwide web.
Apart from social media, the use of certain internet-based
applications and mobile apps can be an indicator of the kind of person
we are and if the values and beliefs we uphold are also expressed in
our online behavior. Thus, technology and internet can be a basis of
evaluating our consistency of self; how we project ourselves in real-
life, face to face interactions can also be the same way we make that
projection on the internet. It would be interesting to assess if how we
see ourselves in physical settings is on the same page as our online
persona.
The permeating nature of technology has also influenced the various technological and online
behaviors we manifest. Within the concept of digital citizenship, there are nine (9) themes that
cover these behaviors, namely:
Assignment No. 16
Metacognitive Reading Report (pg. 162)
Readings:
• Zhao, S. (2005). The Digital Self: Through the Looking Glass of Telecopresent
Others. Symbolic Interaction, 28(3), 387–405.
https://doi.org/10.1525/si.2005.28.3.387