Understanding Culture,

Society, and Politics

 OBJECTIVES
1. To develop students’ awareness of cultural, social,
and political dynamics, and sensitivity to cultural
diversity.
2. Provide them with an understanding of how culture,
human agency, society, and politics work.
3. Engage them in the examination of the human
development goals of the country as well as the
world.
 Chapter

Concepts and Theories?

Understand the complex issues

about society, politics, and culture
especially in the Philippine context
 QUESTION # 1

Why some people are

different from you and from
one another?
 QUESTION # 2

How will describe their

social background and
identities?
Think of the first 5 things
that come to your mind
when describing yourself .
What similarities
and differences in identity do you have?
How similar or different is your list with
the rest of the class?
Do you see the possibility of your
identities changing in the future?
DISCUSSION
 IDENTITY
The distinct personality of an individual
regarded as a persisting entity; individuality
Identity can change the course of a person’s
lifetime
It shape both individual and group behavior as
well as peoples views about other people and
society
 What is your identity?
Through status symbols.

• These symbols help form teen identities by

expressing affiliation with specific groups
 What is your identity?
Through forbidden behaviors

• Teens often feel

that appearing
mature will bring
recognition and
acceptance.
 What is your identity?
Through rebellion

• Rebellion demonstrates
separation.
• From parents and authority
figures, while maintaining the
acceptance of their peers.
What is your identity? Through idols

• Loose hold of their own

identities.
• Identification with idol gives
teens a sense of belonging.
IDENTITY CRISIS
• Resolving a crisis determines
personal identity and future
development.
• First crisis happens early to middle
adolescence
• Crisis of identity vs Identity
confusion.
IDENTITY CRISIS

• This crisis represents the

struggle to find balance between
developing a unique, individual
identity while still being
accepted and "fitting in."
 Self Identity & Values
Self-identities evolves –Value
system emerges.
• Your values are the things that
you believe are important
• It determines your priorities
• A measure used to tell if your life
is turning out the way you that you
desired
 Self Esteem, Self Worth and Self Opinion

• Self Esteem –the way we see, think and feel

about ourselves.
• Self Worth-the way we value ourselves.
• Self Opinion-the judgement we make of
ourselves
 How to develop a healthy sense of self
• First and foremost start by developing a better
relationship with your authentic self.
• Do not rely on eternal factors to formulate who
you are!
• “Love your Authentic Self”