ACTIVITY 4

TWO SIDES OF THE SAME PLANET

Write top five (5) differences between WESTERN and EASTERN society, culture, and

individuals in the table below. CITE YOUR SOURCES.

WESTERN EASTERN

Western thought looks at the world in The eastern perspective sees the other

dualities wherein you are distinct from the person as part of yourself as well as the

other person, the creator is separated from things you may create, a drama in which

the object he created, in, which the self is everyone is interconnected with their

distinguished and acknowledge. specific roles.

Talk about their social roles or the social

Talk more about their personal attributes
situations that invoked certain traits that
when describing.
they deem positives for their selves.

Called collectivistic culture as the group

Called individualistic culture since their and social relations that is given more

focus is on the person. importance than individual needs and

wants.

May seem to have loose associations

Looks after the welfare of their groups and
even loyalty to their groups. Competition is
values cooperation. They could also be
the name of the game and they are more
more compromising and they tend to go
likely straightforward and forceful in their
around the bush hoping that the other
communication as well as decision
person would “feel” what they want to say.
making.

People are open-minded and flexible. People are conservative and traditional.
SOURCES:

APPLICATION / ASSESSMENT

1. Create a representation, diagram, or concept map of the SELF according to

Filipino culture. Provide a brief explanation of your output. You can also cite

books and researches about Filipino culture, self, and identity to further elaborate

on the topic.

Answer:

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1. Creative work. Propose a program in school or community that will raise the

awareness of the students and to help eliminate sexually transmitted diseases

especially among the youth.

Answer:

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1. Agree or Disagree. Are you in favor of legalizing marriage among homosexuals

and Transgender? Why?

- Yes, I am in favor of legalizing marriage among homosexuals and

transgender since we are all human and have feelings.