Kapwa't Tao

• What does Kapwa recognize in Filipino psychology?

  Shared identity and inner self with others
• Why is pakikipagkapwa important in Filipino culture?

  It signifies shared identity and values
• How does pagtutulungan differ from pakikipagkapwa?

  Pagtutulungan is superficial; pakikipagkapwa is deeper
• What does pagtutulungan connote in Filipino interactions?

  Superficial level of interaction
• What does pakikipagkapwa refer to in Filipino psychology?

  Humanness to its highest level
• What initiates the concept of Kapwa in a person?

  • Awareness of shared identity
  • Not recognition status by others
• What happens when a person thinks of themselves as different from Kapwa?

  They deny the status of Kapwa to others
• What are the precepts of Kapwa?

  1. In Harmony (kapalagayang loob)
  2. In Communion (Ka-isa/Kasama)
  3. In Communication (Kausap)
• Behavioral dimensions - modes and levels of interaction. Pakikisama is a form of pakikipagkapwa but not the other way around. In fact, pakikisalamuha is even closer than pakikisama in meaning to pakikipagkapwa.

  Socio-pschological dimensions - treat one another as fellow human beings (kapwa-tao). This means a regard for the dignity and beings of others

  Moral and normative dimensions - value and conviction (paninindigan)
• What does "Kapwa" mean in Filipino psychology?


  Shared identity and inner self with others
• Why is the concept of pakikipagkapwa important?


  It is significant psychologically and philosophically
• What does the term "pagtutuhugan" refer to?


  All levels of interaction
• How does pakikipagkapwa differ from pagtutuhugan?


  Pakikipagkapwa indicates a deeper value or conviction
• What does pagtutunguhan connote in terms of interaction level?


  It connotes a superficial level of interaction
• What does "pakikipagkapwa" refer to in terms of humanness?


  It refers to humanness at its highest level
• What are the key differences between pakikipagkapwa and pagtutuhugan?


  • Pakikipagkapwa:
  • Deeper value and conviction
  • Significant psychologically and philosophically
  • Pagtutuhugan:
  • Refers to all levels of interaction
  • Connotes superficial interactions
• • a person starts having Kapwa not so much because of a recognition status given him by others but more so because of his awareness of shared identity.
• • The identity process is facilitated by the outcome of interactions which, in this case apparently moves in a direction of mutual acceptance. It's n such a manner that "

  outsiders" eventually become considered "insiders'"or hindi ibang-tao in the Kapwa network.
• • Contrariwise, when a person fails to enact behaviors and values expected by the social network, he is labeled

  walang Kapwa-tao (not one of us). Such persons may be kin or non kin who fail to live up to the cultural expectations of the social group
• 1. Pakikitungo: civility - standard conduct that sets out how one should interact. Stated simply, one should always treat each other with consideration and respect

  2. Pakikisalamuha: act of mixing

  3. Pakikilahok: act of joining

  4. Pakikibagay: Conformity - The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms

  5. Pakikisama: being united with the group
• all cultures distinguish between the in-group and the out-group; the member and the non-member;the insider and the outsider.
• • this might be an example of an

  etic or universal dsitinction. Yet, there seems to atleast one culture that does not fit in this mold perectly: that of the middle class Filipino from the Philippine province of Bulacan. For the Bulakeno the ibang-tao (outsider) is Kapwa in the same manner that the hindi ibang-tao (one of us) is also Kapwa (the unity of the one of us and the other)
• Pakikipaglagayang-loob: act of  mutual trust - obligations owed in any relationship

  2. Pakikisangkot: act of joining others

  3. Pakikipagkaisa: being one with others.
• Puwang - space
• Kababayan means my fellow-countryman; root word bayan, country. When Filipinos meet other fellow Filipinos, tat instant recognition and connection spark up because we ar,kababayan Kaakbay means to Support. The root word "akbay" conjure images of lifting up, shoulder on shoulder. Kaibigan means friend root word is "ibig" which means love Kasama means someone I am with, the root word "sama" means "to be with or be together with" Kaanak means one's kin; root word being "anak",which means sons and daughters
• The word Kapwa refers us to that "space" that we share with others as fellow-Filipinos and fellow-human beings sensing that "space" as being both a psychic and physical space
• The bayanihan spirit shows the power of working together. Filipinos welcome strangers warmly, showing the value of strong bonds and communities
• Key parts of Kapwa in building communities include: - seeing everyone as connected - encouraging empathy and kindness - creating a sense of shared identity
• In Filipino culture, Kapwa is key in family life. It shows the value of shared identity and values.Families are where people learn who they are and how to relate to others.

  A study found that for Filipinos, family support is very important. Six out of ten things they value must are about family support. This shows how shared identity and values matter in family ties
• Some important traits of Filipino families include: - emphasis on emotional closeness and security - importance of ancestral connections - respect for seniority and tradition
• Ano ang pangunahing precept ng Tao?

  Tao at Pagiging tao
• Ano ang dalawang uri ng Tao?

  • Tao sa katawan
  • Tao sa katauhan
• Ano ang ibig sabihin ng 'may tao' at 'tao po'?

  Ito ay tumutukoy sa Tao sa katawan
• Ano ang higit na natanto sa tao sa kaniyang katawan?

  Tao sa katauhan mismo
• Ano ang mga aspeto ng Tao sa Katauhan?

  1. Pagpapakatao
  2. Pakikipagkapuwa-tao
  3. Pagkatao
• Ano ang konteksto ng pagpapakatao?

  Pagpapaliwanag mula sa materyal na tao
• Ano ang ibig sabihin ng 'taong-tao'?

  Ito ay tumutukoy sa tunay na tao
• Ano ang mga bahagi ng konseptong tao sa Tagalog?

  Katawan at katauhan
• Ano ang kahulugan ng diwa?

  Isang kahulugan ng kaluluwa
• Ano ang dalawang kahulugan na nagpapalapit sa diwa?

  Esensya at kakanyahan