POLITICAL SELF

• What is politics primarily concerned with?

  Making decisions within groups
• How does politics facilitate group living?

  By making agreements between people
• What does the term 'self' refer to in this context?

  The identity and essential qualities of a person
• What is the political self concerned with?

  Political laws and features
• How is one's political self often defined?

  By citizenship
• What does being a member of a community or country entail?

  Taking pride in belongingness
• What does the term 'kapwa' signify in Filipino culture?

  A shared inner self
• How does treating someone as a 'kapwa' affect social behavior?

  It fosters a shared sense of identity and consciousness
• What influences social behavior in Filipino culture?

  Social approval and concern for others' opinions
• What does 'utang na loob' refer to?

  A debt of gratitude within the family circle
• How is 'utang na loob' characterized in Filipino culture?

  Emotional rather than financial or rational
• What does 'pakikisama' emphasize in social interactions?

  Belongingness and loyalty to the in-group
• What is the principle behind 'pakikisama'?

  Give and take
• How does 'pakikisama' relate to public relations?

  It promotes good relations and avoids conflict
• What role does 'hiya' play in Filipino behavior?

  It controls behaviors based on others' perceptions
• How does 'hiya' affect a Filipino's ability to refuse requests?

  It makes it difficult to say "no"
• What does 'bayanihan' mean in Filipino culture?

  Spirit of communal unity and cooperation
• What is the origin of the word 'bayanihan'?

  Derived from the word 'bayan' meaning town or community
• What does authoritarianism reflect in Filipino culture?

  Dependence on authority figures
• What is a common family structure in Filipino culture?

  Patriarchal in nature
• How is individualism characterized in Filipino behavior?

  As self-centeredness
• What motivates a Filipino's desire for success?

  The desire to make a name for oneself
• What is 'amor propio'?

  An emotional reaction to protect one's honor
• What is a common expression of 'amor propio' in Filipino culture?

  'Hele hele bago quiere' or pakipot
• What does 'pagmamano' signify in Filipino culture?

  A gesture of respect to elders
• What does the phrase 'mano po' mean?


  'May I have your hand'
• What does Filipino nationalism promote?

  Political identity and freedom in the Philippines
• What do superstitions in Filipino culture reflect?

  A blend of indigenous beliefs and cultural influences
• What is an example of a Filipino superstition related to the New Year?

  Ensuring prosperity through 'simbang gabi'
• What are myths and legends used for in Filipino culture?

  To teach lessons and explain origins
• What is the difference between myths and legends?

  Myths explain origins, legends teach lessons
• Who are considered heroes in Filipino culture?

  Individuals who sacrificed for the country's freedom
• What role do heroes serve in Filipino nationalism?

  They remind people of true patriotism
• Name a famous Filipino hero.

  Jose Rizal
• Who is known for their contributions to Filipino nationalism besides Jose Rizal?

  Gomburza
• Who is a notable figure in Filipino entertainment and nationalism?

  Leah Salonga
• Who is a recent Miss Universe winner from the Philippines?

  Catriona Gray
• What do heroes symbolize in the context of Filipino culture?

  Sacrifice for freedom and progress