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Understanding Filipino Identity Today

The document discusses the complexity of defining Filipino identity given the diversity of the over 7,000 Philippine islands, which encompass over 180 languages and countless cultures. It questions whether using the single term "Filipino" accurately represents this diversity, but also notes potential advantages to having a unifying term. Additionally, it explores how changing trends around youth volunteerism, social media, transnational families, and LGBT rights are dynamically shaping Filipino culture over time.

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Understanding Filipino Identity Today

The document discusses the complexity of defining Filipino identity given the diversity of the over 7,000 Philippine islands, which encompass over 180 languages and countless cultures. It questions whether using the single term "Filipino" accurately represents this diversity, but also notes potential advantages to having a unifying term. Additionally, it explores how changing trends around youth volunteerism, social media, transnational families, and LGBT rights are dynamically shaping Filipino culture over time.

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“FILIPINO"

THE BATTLE FOR IDENTITY


Taka Muna Magellan!

• The “Philippines” is actually


made with 7,107 islands. Within
those islands are:
• Over 180 languages
• Countless belief systems, food,
dances, and art.
Questions to Consider

What is Filipino?
Where did “Filipino” come from?
What does Filipino look, feel, taste,
sound, smell like?
Is this Filipino? What makes it Filipino?

Tagalog,
Visayan,
Ilocano
Is this Filipino? What makes it Filipino?
Is this Filipino? What makes it Filipino?
Is this Filipino? What makes it Filipino?
Is this Filipino? What makes it Filipino?
Is this Filipino? What makes it Filipino?
Wait a minute!

 Why do we use the term “Filipino” if we


“Filipinos” are so different?
 Are there problems with using one name/title to
describe diverse peoples?
 Are there advantages to having the term
“Filipino”?
CHANGING TRENDS IN THE FILIPINO CULTURE

Youth Volunteerism
Social Media
Transnational Families
LGBT Community
CHANGING TRENDS IN THE FILIPINO CULTURE

 Youth Volunteerism
 Active political and social engagement
 Social Media
 Texting capital, Cybercommunity, Online Business
 Transnational Families
 OFWs, Women in the Workplace
 LGBT Community
 Gender Equality
Finally! THE FILIPINO CULTURE is. . . . .

 Is Filipino identity STATIC (stays the same) or


DYNAMIC (changing)?

 What do you think you should be called?


How are CULTURE,
SOCIETY and POLITICS
interrelated with one
another?

How does CULTURE,


SOCIETY and POLITICS
affect our daily lives?

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