L10: THE POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE SELF

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is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations among individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status.

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Politics

Question 2

Man is, by nature, a political animal.

-Aristotle

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In this context, “political” doesn’t refer solely to formal government structures. Instead, it highlights our social nature and the tendency of humans to live in communities, engage in collective decision-making, and form relationships based on shared interests and values. Aristotle believed that humans naturally seek companionship, cooperation, and governance. By participating in political life, we express our essential nature as social beings. Essentially, he saw politics as an inherent part of human existence, shaping our interactions, institutions, and societies.

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Refers to a representation of oneself about him/herself
A public identity one makes and constructs about him/herself to be
Political position based on the interest and perspective of one social organisation

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Political Self

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mix of both Eastern and Western cultures. Malay heritage The Malay temperament as “being nice and pleasant to others”. The important role of the family in Filipino culture stems from the strength of the Malay family clan which serves as a strong security unit.

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The Filipino culture

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Religion (Christianity) was introduced Western Style of Government Structure Centered around extracting resources and giving to Madrid

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The Filipino Political Culture - Spanish Period:

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Secular Government (Separation of State and Church) American-style government structures/laws
Education system and English use

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The Filipino Political Culture - American Period:

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The Philippines gained independence in 1946. Political instability, martial law under Ferdinand Marcos, and democratic transitions marked subsequent decades. Economic challenges, corruption, and social issues remain central concerns.

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The Filipino Political Culture - Post-War Period:

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Filipino children are taught to value family and give it primary importance

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Filipino home environment –

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characterized by depending on one another to survive. o This dependence on relationships and the struggle for survival make Filipinos group oriented.

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➢ Filipino social environment –

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openness to foreign elements with no basic consciousness of our cultural core. The Filipino colonial mentality, such as the importance of the English language in our educational system and, the wider following of Hollywood movies, songs, and singers over Filipino ones, is a manifestation of our attachment to foreign elements.

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➢ Filipino culture and language –

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– the culprit behind our colonial mentality. Unfortunately, most Filipino elites are of no help in setting an example of overcoming colonial mentality because they are even more westernized in their ways.

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➢ Our colonial history

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instrumental in moulding the strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino character Early on, children learn that well-behaved and obedient students are praised and rewarded. ▪ This teaches passivity.

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➢ Philippine educational system –

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taught us optimism and resilience o also instilled in us fatalistic attitude ▪ A fatalistic person believes in destiny: whatever is meant to happen will happen

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➢ Religion –

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the hard life drove Filipinos to work hard and take risks, such as leaving their families to work abroad o This further developed our ability to survive.

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Economic environment –

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along with government structures and systems are fraught with problems. o For instance, the fact that political power is mainly in the hands of the elite and the lack of a strong government presence enhances the Filipino’s already extreme family centeredness. o Economic and political environments are among the elements that have developed the culture of corruption in the Philippines.

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➢ Political environment –

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further reinforced our colonial mentality o Contents shown in ads, music, movies, fashion, etc. are greatly based on American pop culture. o The emphasis on the superiority of an imported brand or product through mass media is, in fact, part of a Filipino’s daily life.

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➢ Mass media –

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➢ Leaders and role models -

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Filipinos highly respect authority o Any person with authority is looked up to. o When our leaders violate the law and when there is a lack of accountability for leaders who break the law, the Filipino mindset is hugely affected in a negative way.

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STRENGTH OF FILIPINO CHARACTER

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Pakikipagkapwa-tao, Family orientation, Joy and Humor, Flexibility, Adaptability and Creativity, Hardwork and Industry, Faith and Religousity, Ability to Survive

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WEAKNESSES OF FILIPINO CHARACTER

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Extreme Personalism, Extreme Family Centeredness, Lack of discipline, Passivity and lack of Initiative, Colonial Mentality, Kanya-kanya Syndrome, Lack of Self-analysis and Self reflection

Question 20

is a government in which the supreme is vested in and exercised by the people directly or indirectly through a system of presentation, usually involving periodical held free elections. Although democracy has several flaws it also uniquely posses a number of features that most people – whatever their basic political beliefs- would consider desirable.

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DEMOCRACY

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Democracy helps prevent cruel and vicious autocrats from ruling

It fosters human development i.e. health education, personal income and any other indicators more fully than do other forms of government

Democracy helps protect fundamental individual rights and interest

Democratic societies provide people the maximum opportunity to take moral responsibility for their choices and decisions

Democratic societies offer a relatively high chance of political equality

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Examples