Understanding the self (Politics)

• The state is an institution that has sovereignty over its territory, population, and resources.
• Kendall (1998) defines politics as a social institution through which power is acquired and exercised by people in groups.
• According to Stevens, Anglin, and Jussim (2015), politics is a central component of their identity.
• Political self organizes one’s beliefs, attitudes, and affiliations and aids in processing politically relevant information.
• Political self constitutes knowledge about the constitution, government, and governance.
• Political self exemplifies the people's ideals and aspirations, embodies the rules and principles of the state, and determines the status and power of the people.
• Political self is often defined by citizenship.
• The family has a hierarchical structure, that is, through a hierarchy of positions, status, and power.
• The school’s responsibility is to teach moral, spiritual, and political values that will help students become patriotic and morally upright citizens through subjects such as UTS, GMRC, and ROTC.
• Like family, teachers act as leaders in a classroom that sets the rules and regulations to maintain order in class.
• Religious affiliation helps shape the ideals of citizenship and democracy through religious teachings, values, and traditions.
• Interaction with peers encompasses and emphasizes the equal distribution of power, rights, and privileges among the group members.
• Mass media is the key source of information on politics.
• Social learning theory suggests that a person can acquire learning through observation and imitation.
• Cognitive theory suggests that individuals' mental activities (e.g., knowledge, perceptions, and ideas) are important determinants of behavior (e.g., political attitude).
• Theory of symbolic interaction suggests that behavior is the product of communication, meaning, and symbols.
• Theory of political participation defines political participation as the citizen’s action or activities anchored in politics.
• OFWs, or overseas Filipino workers, sacrifice considerably, which is why they are considered modern-day Filipino heroes.
• Rodrigo Duterte, the Filipinos became highly vigilant and watchful to safeguard the democratic process in the government and communities.
• The eldest among the children of the family sometimes gives up their studies to work and provide for the rest of the family and provide for the education of his or her siblings.
• Democracy helps prevent cruel and vicious autocrats from ruling.
• Filipinos are known for their self-sacrifice, often going out of their way to extend their help to friends, families, and loved ones.
• Democracy fosters human development, including health education, personal income, and any other indicators, more fully than other forms of government do.
• Democracy helps protect fundamental individual rights and interests.
• Democratic societies offer a relatively high chance of political equality.
• Democracy is a government in which the supreme is vested in the people's exercised directly or indirectly through a system of presentation, generally involving periodically held free elections.
• According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Filipino citizens are “those whose father or mothers are citizens of the Philippines,” “those born before January 17, 1973,” “of Filipino mothers,” and those “who elect Philippine citizenship upon the law.”
• Filipinos maintain a tight relationship with their family regardless of whether they are old enough and already have their own families.
• Democracy uniquely possesses several features that most people – whatever their basic political beliefs – would consider desirable.
• Filipino hospitality involves welcoming guests and tourists as if they are their brothers and sisters by always making them feel at home.
• The people’s assertions to peaceful and assertive means of participation in democratic election and representation are healthy indications that the Filipinos have matured their quest for genuine independence.
• Filipinos are fond of family reunions during birthday, holidays, and fiestas.
• Filipinos have a habit of smiling and laughing, often smiling when they are happy, sad, or occasionally even when angry.
• Democratic societies provide people the maximum opportunity to take moral responsibilities for their choices and decisions.
• A good Filipino citizen should be aware of the current events and participate in government programs that aim for its country’s progressions and development.
• Bayanihan is the spirit of giving without expecting anything in return.
• Most Filipinos hold on to their pride as if this is more precious than keeping a good relationship with family and loved ones.
• Colonial mentality indicates the lack of patriotism and the attitude of Filipinos that favor foreign products more than the local ones.
• Proverbs/salawikain are sayings that convey a lesson and reflect Filipino practices, beliefs, and traditions.
• Damiana Eugenio is regarded as the mother of Philippine Folklore.