Proverbs can be classified in 6 categories
- expressing a general attitude toward life and laws governing life
- ethical proverbs recommending and condemning certain virtues
- expressing system of values
- “general truths and observations about life & human nature
- humorous proverbs and
- miscellaneous proverbs
we subscribe to sets of superstitions passed down from past generations. Some are influenced by other cultures, but they have been retold according to our own experiences.
Superstitions
due to our rich culture and history, numerous myths and legends have sprung about things that are beyond one’s imagination.
Myths and Legends
These stories aim to explain origin of things or teach a valuable lesson.
Myths and Legends
people who are reminders of patriotism and nationalism as they have sacrificed their lives for our country’s freedom and progress
Heroes and Icons
It could also be people who have elevated the identification of Filipinos in a worldwide cultural perspective.
Heroes and Icons
refers to the actions or activities concerned with achieving and using power in a nation or society. I
Politics
It is also defined as the ways that power is shared in an organization and the ways it is affected by personal relationships between people who work together.
Politics
“man is, by nature, a political animal.”
Aristotle
is concerned with power
Politics
can be observed within societies
Power inequalities
The one who holds power holds
influence
functions based on a particular social economic and cultural context.
Politics
The nature of politics and political systems is dependent on the
culture of the state.
Political claims made by advocates are influenced by their
geographical location and ideology.
The political is also
personal
One’s personal choices reflect his/her (blank) ; both are indistinguishable
personal politics
Politics goes hand in hand with the
society
However, the (blank) is not only shaped by one’s political affiliation or beliefs.
political self
One’s sense of accountability should be manifested in promoting certain advocacies through
healthy political engagement