e A ao SDO CALBAYOG CITY S\ www.bit/lydepedcalbayo: UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OF THIS MATERIAL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITEDened HANDOUT No. 4 In Understanding Culture, Society and Politics MELC: Analyze the significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and practices. ‘Semester: first Week No. 4 Day: 1-4 LESSON: | and economics symbol. political and economic practices. c. Explain the significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and practices. d. Compare and contrast the significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and practices. “The symbol, it would appear then, is a natural starting point of a journey of discovery and realization: the starting point, the face set towards the goal, the ardour of the journey, all are somehow implied in the symbol”. -Nandkumar, 2014 ‘Symbol is an object, word, or action that stands for something else, without natural relationship, that is culturally defined. Symbols, such as gestures, signs, objects, signals, and words, help people understand the world, Symbols provide clues to understanding experiences. They convey recognizable meanings that are shared by societies. Symbolism — is when something represents abstract ideas or concepts, it assigns names, denominates, and defines relations between various elements (actors, actions, goals, means, objects, values, etc.) articulated within a narrative. FUNCTIONS OF SYMBOLS AND SYMBOLISM Social symbols are used to transfer culture, ideologies or beliefs from group to another group of people. Symbols are also used to preserve traditions or beliefs of a certain group of people. All symbols contain the “face” and “hidden” values, the hidden value, in a functional perspective, holds greater meaning and importance than the face value. Symbols and symbolism have been utilized to create movements, spread ideas, and share advocates. Types of symbol: Cultural Symbols - manifestation that signifies the 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 banners, flag, motto, etc.Economics Symbols = used in production, distribution, and consumption of goods and service like currency, market, labor, demands and other economic activities. Cultural practices are the manifestation of a culture or sub-culture, especially concerning the traditional and customary practices of a particular ethnic or other cultural group. Cultural practice is also a subject of discussion in questions of cultural survival. Such as Calbayog City Fiesta celebrate by Calbayognon and the wearing of barong Tagalog by Filipinos. Eg. religious and spiritual, medical treatment, forms of artistic expressions, culinary, housing and child-rearing practices. SOME EXAMPLES OF RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS + Ge Ss £2! CHRISTIANITY Istam HINDUISM suDoHism TACISM SHINTO yuoaism sixnism https://en.m.wikipedia.or CULTURAL SYMBOLS IN THE PHILIPPINEShttps:/Avww.pinterest.com https:/Avww.philnews.com National items and symbols are used to create Filipino identity and to promote solidarity and unity in the nation. Lupang Hinirang was meant to convey the message that at UP, we should serve the university, and the nation, with love (pagsinta), moving toward goodness and “glory and splendor” (kaluwalhatian). Philippine Flag which white triangle signifies Filipino hope for equality, the upper blue stripe stands for peace, truth, and justice, while the lower red stripe stands for patriotism and valor. Philippine Jeepney has also become a reflection of the Filipino spirit — resilient, innovative, and optimistic. Philippine Eagle represents the strength, uniqueness, a love for freedom, and power of the Filipino people. Among the cultural practices in the Philippines are 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 Camiguim 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 are respectful manners (mano,po and 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 Social practice is a theory within psychology that seeks to determine the link between practice and context within social situations. Emphasized as a commitment to change, social practice occurs in two forms: activity and inquiry. Social practices refer to everyday practices and the way these are typically and habitually performed in a society. Such practices are going to work, cooking, showering are meaningful to people as parts of their everyday life activities. — Visible, external denotation of one’s social position, indicator of one’s social or economic status. — Status Symbol — relating to how individual and groups interact and interpret various cultural symbols — Can be seen in clothing and possessions, societal recognition, material possessions and other recognized symbols used worldwide such as white dove for peace, red heart for love, etc.COMMON SOCIAL SYMBOLS https:/Awww.Pport-ncert.blogspot.com hhtps:/www.Slideplayer.com net POLITICAL SYMBOLS AND PRACTICES Political practices are common things that are done within a state or country. It is related to the practices done in administration, distribution and attainment of power, bureaucratic composition. Is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations between individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status. Artifacts or objectifications of different political meanings, especially related to power. Political participation includes abroad range of activities through which people develop and express their opinion on the world and how it is governed, and try to take part in and shape the decisions that affect their lives. These activities range from developing thinking about disability or other social issues at the individual or family level, joining disabled people's organization, and campaigning at the local, regional or national level, to the process of formal politics, such as voting, joining a political party, or standing for elections. “itis the conceptions, not the things, that symbols directly “mean “(Langer, 1948)COMMON POLITICAL SYMBOLS (Colours) Black — anarchism, fascism, Catholicism, Christian democracy » Blue —conservatism, Judaism, men, monarchism, liberalism, libertarianism Brown — Nazism, fascism Gold — capitalism, liberalism, libertarianism Green — environmentalism, Islam, capitalism, agrarianism Lavender — homosexuality Orange — Christian democracy, populism Pink — feminism, women, social democracy Purple —centrism, monarchism Red — social democracy, democratic socialism, socialism, communism White — monarchism, pacifism Yellow — liberalism, COMMON POLITICAL SYMBOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES Sm anh @ Be eteevene — wwe * COMMON POLITICAL SYMBOLS IN THE WORLD BY O(@ sh https://en.m.wikipedia.org COMMON POLITICAL PRACTICES IN THE PHILIPPINES ARE: — Political Dynasties — Filipino Clans — Celebrities Turned Politicians — Palakasan System— Trapo (Traditional Politics) — Catholic Church Influence — Power Revolt Economic Practice Economic practice is a system of economics under which ownership of and investment in the means of production and distribution depends chiefly upon corporations and private individuals. The practice of controlling production and prices by agreements between or among international companies. It is careful, thrifty management of resources, such as money, materials, or labor. Learned to practice economy in making out the household budget. The four concepts of economic practices are scarcity, supply and demand, cost and benefits, and incentives-can help explain many decisions that humans make. 5 sample of economic practice: Five Categories of economic activities 1. Raw materials and Primary Sector Jobs. Physical resources that are coaxed or extracted from the earth provide the basis for the primary sphere of economic activity. 2. Manufacturing and Industry 3. The service Industry 4. The Intellectual Sector 5. The Quinary Sector > ECONOMIC SYMBOLS > Represents economic standpoint. » May be seen in various media such as Stock Exchange, Money and Currency, Gold and Petroleum, Life Insurance, Banking, etc. GB Pounds Eure | India Rupees Philippine Peso https://pinerest.com Q- output ‘i= scmene: COMMON Y- income €- consumption ECONOMIC — «interest rate 1- investment SYMBOLS Wt - abnormal profit (micro), MPC - marginal propensity to je (macro) consume MPS - marginal propensity to GDP - gross domestic product GDI - gross domestic income ‘TC - (average) total cost AC - average cost MC - marginal cost nal revenue G - government expenditure X- exports M imports PED - price YED - incom XED - cross 2015_Bookmate.aneconomics ECON 219 symbols and abbreviations sticity of demand reerThese things are significant because it depicts certain aspects of living, certain cultures and traditions of people. Practices such as fiestas in the moder time helps human connect from them from their cultures that was inherited from their ancestors. Symbols serve as an identity or basis of a culture. A cultural symbol is a physical manifestation that signifies the ideology of a particular culture or merely has meaning within the culture. Symbols help people define and understand their culture because of the shared meanings of different symbols that are learned during the process of socialization, the process through which people learn the values, norms, beliefs and expectations of their society. Through our culture we develop a sense of belonging, personal and cognitive growth and the ability to empathized and relate to each other. The first of the functions of the social symbols is to facilitate the transmission of culture from group to group. The second is to facilitate the preservation of groups. Social practice shape everyday life and are familiar to all members of the community, even if not everybody participates in them. Political symbolism is symbolism that is used to represent a political standpoint or party. The symbolism can occur in various media including banners, pictures, and flags. These are known as electoral symbols and one of their functions is to help illiterate voters identify parties. Political practice is important because it creates shared interest, common will, and community action, all of which inevitably give legitimacy to politics. Human cultures use economic symbols to express specific ideologies and social structures and to represent aspects of their specific culture. Economic practice is important because it can help improve living standards and make society a better place. A cultural symbol is a physical manifestation that signifies the ideology of a particular culture or that merely has meaning within culture. Culture is an accumulation of the beliefs, traditions, language and values of a particular group of people while cultural practices are the manifestation of a culture or sub-culture, especially concerning the traditional and customary practices of a particular ethnic or other cultural group. Cultural practice is also a subject of discussion in questions of cultural survival. Such as Calbayog City Fiesta celebrate by Calbayognon and the wearing of barong Tagalog by Filipinos. A social symbol is a visible, external symbol of one’s social position, an indicator of economic or social status while social practices refer to everyday practices and the way these are typically and habitually performed in a society. Such practices are going to work, cooking, showering are meaningful to people as parts of their everyday life activities. A political symbol is a symbolism that is used to represent a political standpoint or party while Political practices are common things that are done within a state or country. It is related to the practices done in administration, distribution and attainment of power, bureaucratic composition. Is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations between individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status. Artifacts or objectifications of different political meanings, especially related to power. Human cultures use economic symbols to express specific ideologies and social structures and to represent aspects of their specific culture while Economic practice is a system of economics under which ownership of and investment in the means of production and distribution dependschiefly upon corporations and private individuals. The practice of controlling production and prices by agreements between or among international companies. The significance of symbol and symbolism as rational thinkers, we have been making and giving meaning to symbols for a long time. Symbols have been a part of our lives and growth as human kind. 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 generation to generations. Final copy of most essential learning competencies (MELC'S)Retrieved July 13,2020 from https://mww.depedtambayanph.org/2020/05/most-essential-learning competencies. html https:/mww.deped.qov.ph hitps://www.istor.org hitps:/www.slideshare.net https://brainly.ph https://main vibalgroup.com Understanding Culture Society, and Politics...book by Manuel R. Enverga Ill https:/mww.cebookshop.comLEARNING WORKSHEET No. 4 In Understanding, Culture, Society and Politics Course Outline & Hand-outs paired with MELC- Based Quality Assured Leamer’s Worksheet Name: Grade & Section: Teacher: Date Submitted: MELC: Analyze the significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and practices. Objective/Subtask: Identify cultural, social, political and economics symbol. Lesson/Topic: Identify cultural, social, political and economics symbol. Semester: First Week No. 4 Pay 1-4 Activity 4 Direction: Identify the pictures below, state if itis cultural, social, political or economic symbol. Write your answer on the box provided. Symbols NameObjective/Subtask: Discuss cultural, social, political and economic practices‘Activity 2 Direction: Explain in your own words what is cultural, social, political and economic practice and give example of the practice that is observed in your community. Cultural Practice Social Practice Political Practice Economic Practice symbols and practices Objective/Subtask: Explain the significance of cultural, social, political and economic Activity 3 practice Direction: Write down 1 or 2 importance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and Cultural Symbol and Practice Social Symbol and Practice Political Symbol and Practice Economic Symbol and PracticeObjective/Subtask: Compare and contrast the significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and practices. Lesson/Topic: Compare and contrast the significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and practices. ‘Semester: First Week No. 4 Day: 1-4 ACTIVITY 4 Direction: Compare and contrast the significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and practice. SIMILARITIES SYMBOLS DIFFERENCES Cultural practice Social practice Political practice Economic practice