Politica

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Self
Group 3
What is political self?

– Refers to a representation of one self about

him/herself
– A public identity one make and constructs
about him/herself to be
– Political position based on the interest and
perspective of one’s social organizations.
 Social Organization

Race Religion

Nationality Gender Identity

Language/ Ethnicity
Dialect

Culture Disability
What is Filipino?
What makes a
Filipino?
When discussing national identity, the
focus tends to be on being a citizen of
this country.

The Filipino identity is not static a Filipino’s

self-image can be as varied as his or her
background. It goes without saying that all
Filipinos are alike regardless of all these. His
consciousness of being a Filipino
psychologically defines him as one, no matter
how he sees and defines the Filipino.”
-Values, Traits, Community and
Institutional Factors-

– Colonization
-Media
– Economic Environment
-OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker)
Filipino Traits
Positive
– Filipino Hospitality
– Respect for Elder
– Close Family Ties/ Family orientation
– Cheerful Personality
– Self Sacrifice
– Bayanihan
– Faith and Religiosity
– Ability to Survive
– Hard work and Industry
Negative
- Dissecting Corruption
- Extreme Family Centeredness
- Pride
- Crab Mentality
- Ningas Cogon
- Colonial Mentality
- Filipino Time
- “Bahala na” Attitude
- “Mayana” Habbit
- Lack of Discipline
 Filipino Values
– Majority of the Filipinos takes care of their honor
(karangalan) rather than wealth.
– Filipinos usually consult and take into consideration
the consensus of the family members as the
feelings of those who are to be affected.
– Filipinos give emphasis on social relationship .
Filipino Markers
–Proverbs or Salawikain
–Superstitions
–Myth and Legends
–Heroes and Icons