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Cultural, Social, Political

and EconomicSymbols &


Practices
ACTIVITY 1
ACTIVITY 2
Write down your thoughts on which among the two social symbols do you often
see? Compare them and explain which of the two should be more posted.
What is symbol?

• an object, word, or action that stands for


something else
• gestures, signs, objects, signals, and words
• provide clues to understanding experiences
Functions of Symbols and Symbolism

• transfer culture, ideologies, or beliefs from


group to another group of people
• preserve traditions or beliefs of a certain
group of people
• create movements, spread ideas, and share
advocacies that surpasses time and distance
TYPES
TypesOF
of SYMBOLS
Symbols

• Cultural Symbols – manifestation that signifies ideology of a particular


culture that has meaning within that culture.
• Social symbols – relating to human societies and its modes of organization
(i.e., social classes, social problems, social issues, etc.)
• Political symbols – used to represent a political standpoint; seen in various
media and forms such as banners, flag, motto, etc.
• Economic symbols – used in production, distribution, and consumption of
goods and Types of Symbolsservices like currency, market, labor, demands
and other economic activities.
General Examples of
TYPES
Cultural OF SYMBOLS
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
TYPES OF SYMBOLS

• are the manifestation of a culture or sub-culture,


especially concerning the traditional and customary
practices of a particular ethnic or other cultural
group
EX. religious and spiritual, medical treatment, forms of artistic
expressions, culinary, housing and child-rearing practices
Religious symbol
TYPES OF SYMBOLS

• an iconic representation intended to represent a


specific religion, or a specific concept within a given
religion
Examples of Religious Symbols Around the World
Cultural symbol
TYPES OF SYMBOLS

• The national items and symbols are used to create


Filipino identity and to promote solidarity and unity
in the nation.
Examples of Cultural Symbols in the Philippines
Cultural Practices
TYPES OF SYMBOLS
in the Philippines
• Traditional Medical Practices- belief in “albularyo”, herbal medicines,
alternative medicines, and other home remedies.
• 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, etc.
• Culinary Practices- Rice 3 meals a day, Adobo, Sinigang, street foods, Balut,
rice cakes, etc.
• 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
TYPES OF SYMBOLS

• It is a 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.
Ex.
Black- evil, death
White – purity, peace
Red – blood, war, possession, danger
Purple- royalty
Social Symbols and Practices
TYPES OF SYMBOLS

• It is a 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.
Ex.
Black- evil, death
White – purity, peace
Red – blood, war, possession, danger
Purple- royalty
PoliticalTYPES
Symbols and Practices
OF SYMBOLS

• usually used to embody an ideology, an advocacy, or a group of people with


same principles
Examples of Symbols
Black- anarchism, fascism, Catholicism, Christian democracy
Blue- conservatism, Judaism, men, monarchism, liberalism
Brown- Nazism, fascism
Gold- capitalism, liberalism
Political Practices
TYPES OF SYMBOLS

Examples
• Political Dynasties – it is the concentration, consolidation or perpetuation of public office and political
power by persons related to one another.
• Filipino Clans
• Celebrities turned Politicians.
• Palakasan system – refers to a system of getting an advantage when having or knowing someone powerful
from the office that can recommend you. This usually happens within government offices.
• Trapo ( Traditional Politics )
• Catholic Church Influence
• Power Revolt
Economic Symbos
TYPES OF SYMBOLS

• represents economic standpoint


Examples
• New Zealand $ New Zealand dollar
• Philippines ₱ Philippine peso
• South Korea ₩ South Korean won
• Thailand ฿ Thai baht
Philippine Economic Practices
TYPES OF SYMBOLS

Examples
• alkansya
• paluwagan
Significance TYPES
of Symbols and
OF SYMBOLS
Symbolism

• 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.
ASSESSMENT
Examine the following symbolic interactions. Give the importance of the symbols in
the interaction that took place

1. While Rina and Gregorio are strolling in the school, the Philippine national
hymn begin to play in the background. Rina suddenly stops and stand still
while putting her right hand on her chest. Gregorio saw what Rina did and do
the same.
2. A German tourist is strolling around Rizal park. In front of Rizal’s
monument, he stumbled across this beautiful young lady and as being felt
sorry for he might have hurt her, he combines his two palms, put it in front of
his chest and repeatedly bow his head to the young lady. The lady said that
she is not Japanese.
ASSESSMENT
Examine the following symbolic interactions. Give the importance of the symbols in
the interaction that took place
3. In Tiktok community, there’s a specific trending hand
gestures called “woah” step. When Luis and his friends are
reporting, they did the hand gestures and their classmates
laugh. .
4. The day before Donna and Angelo’s wedding, their parents
asked them that they should not see each other as they should
follow the elder’s beliefs that if a couple see each other before
their big event, accidents might happen that will lead to
cancellation of their wedding. But they did not listen. Instead,
they go out and have their bridal shower and stag party
together with friends and as a couple.
ASSESSMENT
Examine the following symbolic interactions. Give the importance of the symbols in
the interaction that took place
3. In Tiktok community, there’s a specific trending hand
gestures called “woah” step. When Luis and his friends are
reporting, they did the hand gestures and their classmates
laugh. .
4. The day before Donna and Angelo’s wedding, their parents
asked them that they should not see each other as they should
follow the elder’s beliefs that if a couple see each other before
their big event, accidents might happen that will lead to
cancellation of their wedding. But they did not listen. Instead,
they go out and have their bridal shower and stag party
together with friends and as a couple.
ASSESSMENT
RUBRICS

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