Philippine Christian University

Senior High School Department

Dasmariñas City, Cavite
Second Semester (SY 2020–2021)

QUARTER 4 - WEEK 12 (MAY 3-7, 2021)

Module in Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinkers in the 21st Century

Culture
Lesson 12: Understanding Local Networks: Relationship Within
Local Networks

Overview
In our previous discussion, we have already established that we need to develop a critical
mind in which ourselves are the one who’s in-charge of our minds.
In this lesson, we will apply critical thinking to further understand the world by analyzing how
people utilize networks to relate to each other and create changes. This chapter will present
connections and relationship through different networks (primarily local networks) that keeps people
connected and how connections and relationships keep them together and at the same time draw
them away from each other.

Objectives:

1. This module aims to discuss the definition of local networks

2. This also aims to explain the importance of a local network
3. Lastly, this module intends to discuss the relationship between the local network and the individual

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 Discussion
Network is often likened to a spider web in which a single spider produces its own silk threads
and weaves them into a web to protect the body and its eggs, also to trap its meal like insects and
animals. The spider stays in the middle of its web, waiting for the threads to vibrate. Spiders can tell if
the vibrations is caused by an insect. The spider can momentarily leave its web but it can still monitor
movement via a connected signal thread.
The spider’s web is a complete representation of the nature of network of relationships that a
person builds. The network of relationship has its base support, a center and some strategic places.
It also serves the needs and purposes of the network holder.
One’s network becomes useful in certain situations. Like when you aspire to be a barangay
chairman, you need to utilize your social connections in your network to secure votes. These
connections extend from family, friends, relatives, friends of relatives and even friends of friends.
A NETWORK is made up of interacting groups of people that has many layers. These layers
of interaction start from house hold to barangay to national to global communities. This space also
include the virtual world—using all forms of social media to create a specific network.

What is a local Network?

LOCAL NETWORKS—composed of a SET of relationship among interacting community
members. This set of relationships is divided into two smaller units; household and barangay.
Households and Barangays are influenced by their interaction with the larger society. This units are
referred as layers of relationship in different social system.

Global Networks

State

Barangay/Village

Household/Family

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As shown on the diagram, there are four levels of social system: household/family,
 barangay/village, country, and global networks. Local network subsumes social interaction within a
family and barangay. Although, the illustration suggests that country and global networks are found
outside local network, it is important to note that the national and global issues affect the community.
However, it is important to note that the starting point of of a local network is the relationship between
two individuals which is the fundamental support base of any society (Eriksen, 2010). In the
community, there are many ways to mobilize people so many people will respond. These responses
involve utilizing local knowledge and collective strategies in addressing social problems. The goal of
every individual participating is to enrich his or her web of relationships. Strong relationship among
people creates a sense of community. The community is further strengthened as it develops its own
norms and local knowledge to guide its decision making.

Why are Local Networks important?

Local networks are very important. It is easier to mobilize whole village than a whole
municipality or city because the networks within a local unit is denser than the latter. This means that
in small communities, relationships are tighter—people speak common languages, share the same
cultural norms, and demonstrate collective understanding of physical environment and natural
resources. Thus, to deepen our understanding and response to a social issue, one needs to
understand the resources and opportunities within a local network which can inform and support our
collective decision and action.
This local network mirrors the issues of a larger social networks. Like for example poverty as
a social issue. It calls for a collective response. Thus, the best response to these issue should come
from local networks. It is important to consider that collective response includes tapping into the
existing forms of local knowledge that reside in the social practices of community members.
Analyzing local networks involves understanding the social forces that shape local networks,
internal politics within the social network, accessibility and availability of resources, and capacities of
community members.

Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an
exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for
their academic use. This module is provided for free by the school through softcopy and/or printed media.
Reproduction of this module without official permission is prohibited.
Activity
 Activity 12
Name:______________________________
Stand Level/Section:___________________

Direction: Let us assess your networks by answering the following questions. (Take note that this activity does
not intent to profile your personal relationships. Rest assured that your answers in this activity will remain
private between the leaner and the teacher)

1. How many friends do you have in Facebook? 1,843

2. Among of these friend how many are those:

a. Friends you met PERSONALLY 700
b. Friends you met VIRTUALLY 250
c. Friends as RELATIVES 70
d. Friends as CLASSMATES 130
e. Friends as mere ACQUAINTANCES 500
f. Friends as FRIENDS OF FRIENDS 50
g. Friends as CHILDHOOD FRIENDS 70
h. Friends as CO-MEMBERS OF FANS CLUB 50
i. Friends as CO-MEMBERS OF A POLITICAL ORGANIZATION

3. Among your Facebook friends, how many of these can you classify as your network based on:
a. HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY 5

b. STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND WELFARE 3

c. SOCIAL CHANGE 5

d. RELIEF AND DONATION DRIVE NETWORK 8

e. ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSE-ORIENTED NETWORK 2

Reference:
Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking by Gladys P. Manguiduyos, Rex
Bookstore https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en/

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

M Mario S. Mecate, Ph.D.
iss Lovella A. De Castro
Miss Cristina Navarro Mr. Ms. Jeanimar C. Sinatad
Jerry T. Caristia Subject Subject Coordinator Principal
Teachers
Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an
exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for
their academic use. This module is provided for free by the school through softcopy and/or printed media.
Reproduction of this module without official permission is prohibited.