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Filipino Culture and Moral Norms Snapshot
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1
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According to the chapter, provide a concise definition of 'culture'.
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Culture is a complex whole that includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by humans as members of society.
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What Latin verb is the origin of the word 'cultura' and what are three meanings of that verb?
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The Latin verb is 'colo' (infinitive 'colere'), meaning 'to tend,' 'to cultivate,' and 'to till.'
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Explain how the Latin noun 'cultura' can be associated with education and refinement.
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If the verb 'colo' (to cultivate) is applied to 'animus' (character), 'cultura' refers to cultivation of human character; thus the noun is associated with education and refinement of the person.
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Differentiate between subjective (non-material) culture and objective (material) culture.
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Subjective or non-material culture consists of intangible creations that reside in people’s minds — beliefs, values, norms, and symbols. Objective or material culture consists of visible cultural artifacts created by people and residing outside them — art objects, clothing, instruments, buildings, and other human technology.
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Give an example of a non-material cultural value manifesting in material culture.
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The value of 'conservatism' (a non-material cultural value) may manifest in a person’s clothing choices, such as modest dress.
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List four functions of culture related to moral behavior identified in the chapter.
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1) Culture provides identity to people in the society. 2) Culture mirrors the laws of the land. 3) Culture unifies people in ways only members understand. 4) Culture influences our concept of morality.
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What is meant by 'the moral self in the cultural aspect' in this text?
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It means that people use cultural norms to decide whether choices reflect truth, goodness, and beauty; moral behavior is shaped by what was taught as right and proper within a cultural context, acquired through socialization and reflected in societal do’s and don’ts.
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Define 'group-centeredness' or 'group thinking' as a distinct Filipino moral norm.
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Group-centeredness means an individual's sense of right and wrong is determined by their in-group (family, relatives, friends); decisions are guided by concerns about what others will say or think, producing an external 'conscience from the outside.'
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How does 'hiya' (shame) influence Filipino moral behavior according to the chapter?
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'Hiya' (shame) pressures individuals and families to conform to social expectations to avoid gossip and loss of reputation, influencing behavior to align with community norms.
10
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What is the 'Don't be caught' attitude and what motivates it?
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The 'Don't be caught' attitude is the practice of committing wrongdoing but avoiding detection; it is motivated by shame or fear of authority figures such as parents, teachers, priests, or policemen.
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Provide an example from the chapter illustrating the 'Don't be caught' attitude.
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During wartime, a prison official told new prisoners there were 'no Ten Commandments' and they could break rules as long as they did not get caught — 'But God help you if you get caught.'
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What does 'complacency when one is aware but not concerned' describe?
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It describes individuals who see problems but are too frightened or comfortable with the status quo to initiate change; they avoid confrontation and may raise pseudo problems as camouflage.
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Explain 'rationalization' as a moral norm weakness listed in the text.
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Rationalization refers to people knowing they are doing wrong but using excuses to avoid change — e.g., 'ako'y tao lamang' (I'm only human), 'bahala na' (come what may), or 'everybody is doing it' — thereby passing responsibility and shrinking personal accountability.
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Define the Filipino value 'pakikipagkapwa-tao' and its main components.
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'Pakikipagkapwa-tao' means regard for others; it includes dignity, respect, empathy, helpfulness, generosity (pakikiramay), mutual assistance (bayanihan), hospitality, trust (pagtitiwala), and gratitude (utang-na-loob).
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How does 'pakikipagkapwa-tao' contribute to social outcomes according to the chapter?
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It produces camaraderie, closeness, unity, a sense of social justice, and sensitivity to interpersonal relationships; when relationships are good, people feel happy and secure.
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Why is family orientation considered a key Filipino strength?
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Family orientation is a deep love and commitment to the extended family (spouses, children, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents), providing identity, emotional and material support, and a sense of security and belonging.
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Describe how joy and humor function as a Filipino strength.
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Joy and humor provide a cheerful, fun-loving disposition, a coping mechanism to laugh at troubles, emotional balance, optimism, and resilience; manifested in social celebrations and political satire.
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List three outcomes of Filipino flexibility, adaptability, and creativity noted in the chapter.
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Productivity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, along with equanimity and survival, result from Filipinos’ ability to adjust, improvise, and make use of available resources.
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What is the chapter's view on Filipinos’ capacity for hard work and industry?
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Filipinos have a strong capacity for hard work when given proper conditions and incentives; they often take risks and work multiple jobs to raise standards of living, resulting in productivity and entrepreneurship despite poverty.
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How is 'faith and religiosity' characterized as a Filipino strength and how does it relate to 'bahala na' and 'pampalakas ng loob'?
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Filipinos’ deep faith in God provides psychological support, optimism, acceptance of hardship, and courage; 'bahala na' (come what may) can be seen positively as reserve psychic energy, and 'pampalakas ng loob' (strengthening of the heart) allows action despite uncertainty.
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Explain the 'ability to survive' as a Filipino strength.
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Filipinos show endurance and resourcefulness to get by on little, making do with available resources (even scavenging), bravely enduring harsh economic and social circumstances, demonstrating survival instinct.
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What is 'extreme personalism' and why is it considered a weakness?
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Extreme personalism is viewing the world through personal relationships and emotional involvement that blurs objective tasks and standards; it leads to taking things personally, difficulty with impersonal institutions, favoritism, graft, and corruption.
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How does 'extreme family-centeredness' become problematic in the chapter’s analysis?
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When family concern becomes excessive, in-group loyalty can harm the common good: it promotes nepotism, patronage, political dynasties, protection of erring relatives, and blocks national consciousness and concern for broader society.
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List characteristics associated with 'lack of discipline' in the Filipino context from the text.
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A casual attitude toward time and space, poor time management, procrastination, aversion to strict procedures, impatience, desire for quick rewards, shortcuts (palusot syndrome), 'ningas cogon' (start strong then quit), and poor follow-through.
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What does 'passivity and lack of initiative' describe and what are its consequences?
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It describes waiting to be told what to do and reliance on leaders or government; consequences include complacency, high tolerance for inefficiency and poor service, long-suffering resignation (matiisin), and susceptibility to oppression and exploitation.
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Define 'colonial mentality' as presented in the chapter.
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Colonial mentality combines a lack of patriotism or active love for the Philippines and a preference for foreign things; it produces cultural vagueness and preference for Western fashion, entertainment, technology, and consumer goods, alienating elites from roots.
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What is 'kanya-kanya syndrome' and how does it affect the common good?
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'Kanya-kanya syndrome' is selfish, self-serving competitiveness and envy (the 'crab mentality') where people use tsismis and intriga to pull others down; it dampens cooperative spirit, prioritizes personal/in-group interests, and makes public service feel like a paid perk.
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Explain the chapter’s point about 'lack of self-analysis and self-reflection'.
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Filipinos tend to be superficial and avoid deep analysis or reflection about serious personal and social problems; emphasis on form (maporma) and rhetoric substitutes for substance, reinforced by an education and legal system focused on form rather than reality.
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How does emphasis on form ('maporma') undermine addressing problems, according to the text?
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Emphasis on form means being satisfied with rhetoric, documents, committees, and reports rather than real solutions; as long as proper forms exist, people are deluded into believing problems are solved, preventing substantive action.
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Summarize the 'synthesis' conclusion about culture's role in moral behavior.
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Culture plays a vital role in moral behavior by supplying the beliefs, attitudes, norms, laws, and other elements individuals acquire as society members; understanding Filipino values, strengths, weaknesses, and distinct moral norms is essential to explain moral behavior and development.