3:00 PM-5:00 PM (MONDAY-TUESDAY) S EPTMBER 11, 2023

ENTRY
U NDERSTANDING THE SELF H OLT TRINITY
UNIVERSITY
A DRIAN B. GARZON P UERTO
PRINCESA CITY

ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF SELF: BIO-CULTURAL CONNECTION IN ME

The self is continuously influenced by cultural variations that depend on our inherited
biological characteristics and cultural environments. Every human is born with a specific set of
genetic potentials, limitations, and influences her/his own construction of self, but the self is also the
result of the complex interplay of biological and cultural environments, using the biological frame
work, list down your inherited potentials as well as your cultural environment such as your personal
experiences, beliefs, norms, and values. Analyse your list then, describe your “bio-cultural self”. Use
the graphic organizer below.

My Genetic Inheritance My Cultural Environment

 I inherited my grandmother's knack for
storytelling. She used to tell the most amazing
tales.
 My dad passed down his love for playing
chess, and I often play with others on our
village.
 My mom's cooking skills are in my blood, and I
can whip up delicious traditional dishes like
adobo and sinigang.
 From my father, I got his distinctive hairstyle.
His unique way of grooming his hair is
something I've adopted and made my own.
 Living near the beach, I've grown to be an
excellent swimmer and surfer.
 Catching waves with friends is a favourite
pastime.
 Our village's annual fiesta brings everyone
together, and we celebrate with parades,
dances, and delicious seafood feasts.
 We believe in bayanihan, a tradition of
communal work where neighbours help
each other in building houses or organizing
events.
 Our traditional occasions, like the barrio
fiesta, includes colorful Filipino clothing and
costumes used in ati-atihan festival.
 Adventures in the lush forests include
hiking, camping, and discovering hidden
waterfalls.

My Bio-Cultural Self

My "bio-cultural self" is like a wonderful blend of what I've inherited from

my family and the vibrant experiences and traditions of my village. The
stories from my grandmother, music from my dad, and cooking skills from
my mom are part of who I am.

Living by the beach, I've become a skilled swimmer and surfer, and our
fiestas are a time of joy and togetherness. We believe in helping one
another, and our traditional clothing and respect for our elders are essential
to our identity. The adventures in our lush forests are filled with exciting
hikes and discoveries.

So, my "bio-cultural self" is a colorful mix of family heritage and the rich
experiences of our seaside village, where traditions, community, and nature
all play a significant role in shaping who I am.