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• Symbol


  An object, word, or action that stands for something else, without natural relationship, that is culturally defined
• Gestures, signs, objects, signals, and words, help people understand the world
• Symbols


  Provide clues to understanding experiences
• Symbols relay recognizable meanings that are shared by societies
• Symbolism


  When something represents abstract ideas or concepts
• Symbolism assigns names, denominations, and defines relations between various elements (actors, actions, goals, means, objects, values, etc.) articulated within a narrative
• Types of Symbols


  • Cultural Symbols
  • Social Symbols
  • Political Symbols
  • Economic Symbols
• Cultural Symbols


  Manifestation that signifies the ideology of a particular culture that has meaning within that culture
• Social Symbols


  Relating to human societies and its models of organization
• Political Symbols


  Used to represent a political standpoint; seen in various media & forms (banners, flags, mottos, etc.)
• Economic Symbols


  Used in production, distribution, and consumption of goods and service (currency, market, labor, demands and other economic activities)
• Functions of Symbols and Symbolism


  • Social symbols are used to transfer culture, ideologies, or beliefs from group to another group of people
  • Symbols are used to preserve traditions or beliefs of a certain group of people
  • Symbols contain the "face" and "hidden" values, the hidden value holds greater meaning and importance than the face value
  • Symbols and symbolism have been used to create movements, spread ideas, and share advocacies that surpasses time and distance
• As rational thinkers, we have been making and giving meaning to symbols for a long time. Symbols have been part of our lives and growth as humankind. The usage of symbols and symbolism have given mankind an avenue to communicate with different groups of people, influence others of different ideologies, and preserve values that were transferred from generations to generations
• General Examples of Cultural Symbols and Practices


  • Objects, figures, sounds and colors
  • Facial expressions, word interpretations, or gestures such as handshakes and hand signals, instead of symbols and signs
• Cultural Practices


  The manifestation of a culture or sub-culture, especially concerning the traditional and customary practices of a particular ethnic or other cultural group
• Examples of Cultural Practices


  • Religious and spiritual
  • Medical treatment
  • Forms of artistic expressions
  • Culinary
  • Housing and child-rearing practices
• Religious symbol


  An iconic representation intended to represent a specific religion, or a specific concept within a given religion
• Examples of Religious Symbols Around the World


  • Christian cross
  • Star and crescent
  • Jewish flags featuring hexagrams
• Examples of Traditional Medical Practices


  • Belief in "albularyo"
  • Herbal medicines
  • Alternative medicines
  • Other home remedies
• Examples of Religious/Spiritual Practices


  • Obando Festival in Bulacan for fertility
  • Panaad sa Camiguin as act of penance and pilgrim
  • Feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila
• Examples of Culinary Practices


  • Rice 3 meals a day
  • Adobo
  • Sinigang
  • Street foods
  • Balut
  • Rice cakes
• Examples of Child-rearing Practices


  • Respectful (used of the words mano, po at opo)
  • Obedience to parents and elders
  • No talking back to elders
  • Removing footwear before entering the house
  • Family mealtime
  • Ninong/ninang, ate/kuya
  • Punishment using belt/tsinelas
• Social Symbols and Practices


  Visible, external denotation of one's social position, indicator of one's social or economic status
• Status Symbol


  Relates to how individuals and groups interact and interpret various cultural symbols. It can be seen in clothing and possessions, societal recognition, material possessions and other recognized symbols used worldwide such as white dove for peace, red heart for love, etc.
• Examples of Common Social Symbols


  • Colors
• Political Symbols


  Used to embody an ideology, an advocacy, or a group of people with same principles
• Political Practices


  Common things that are done within a state or country, related to the practices done in the administration, distribution and attainment of power, bureaucratic composition, etc.
• Political Practices in the Philippines


  • Political Dynasties
  • Palakasan system
  • Filipino clans
  • Celebrities turned Politicians
  • Trapo (Traditional Politicians)
  • Catholic church influence
  • Power Revolt
• Political Dynasties


  Concentration, consolidation or perpetuation of public office and political power by persons related to one another
• Palakasan system


  System of getting an advantage when having or knowing someone powerful from the office that can recommend you
• This usually happens within government offices
• Economic Symbols


  Represents economic standpoint, can be seen in various media such as Stock Exchange, Money, and Currency, Gold and Petroleum, Life Insurance, Banking, etc.
• Alkansya


  Traditional way of saving money in Filipino
• Paluwagan


  Another way of economic practice of Filipino
• Examples of Religious Symbols Around the World


  • Christian cross
  • Star and crescent
  • Jewish flags
• Christian cross


  Symbol representing Christianity or Christendom as a whole, the best-known symbol of Christianity
• Star and crescent


  Symbol used as the flag of the Ottoman Empire from 1844, only occasionally adopted as an emblem of Islamic organizations
• Jewish flags


  Featuring hexagrams alongside other devices, use of the Star of David as representing the Jewish community is first recorded in Vienna in the 17th century CE
• Society


  A group of individuals engaged in continuous social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same or special social territory, often governed by the same political authority and same cultural expectations govern
• Culture


  Provides people with the norms, values, expectations, and other information needed to live with other members of the group