Ucsp

class
Ms. Roshailyn jill s.d. jamila
 TOPIC OUTLINE
Symbol and Types of symbols
symbolism

Function of symbols Examples of symbols and

and symbolism practices
SYMBOLS &
symbolism
SYMBOL
• It is an object, word, or action that stands for something
else, without a natural relationship, that is culturally
defined.

SYMBOLism
• When something represents abstract ideas or ideas or
concepts; it assigns names, denominations, and defines
the relations between various elements (actors, actions,
goals, means, objects, values, etc.) articulated within a
narrative.
FUNCTIONS OF SYMBOLS AND
SYMBOLISM
1. Social symbols are used to transfer culture, ideologies,
or beliefs from one group to another group of people .
2. Symbols are also used to preserve the traditions or
beliefs of a certain group of people.
3. All symbols contain the “face” and “hidden” values.
4. Create movements, spread ideas, and share advocacies.
TYPES OF SYMBOLS
Cultural Social
Symbols Symbols

Political Economic
Symbols Symbols
CULTURAL
SYMBOLS
• Manifestation signifies the ideology of a
particular culture that has meaning within
the culture.
CULTURAL SYMBOLS &
PRACTICES
Examples are objects, figures, sounds, and colors.

• Facial expressions
• Word interpretations
• Gestures (handshakes and hand signals)

• Victory sign
• Peace
CULTURAL PRACTICES
• These are the manifestation of a culture or sub-
culture.

Examples:
 Religious and spiritual
 Medical treatment
 Culinary
 Child-rearing
 RELIGIOUS BELIEF
• Have many symbols within their doctrines and books.

Some Common Religious Symbols

Islam Christianity Judaism

 SOME CULTURAL SYMBOLS
• Create Filipino identity and promote solidarity and unity

National Hymn Philippine Flag

Jeepney Philippine Eagle

 SOME CULTURAL PRACTICES
• Traditional Medical Practices – belief in “albularyo”, herbal
medicines, alternative medicines, and other home remedies.
SOME RELIGIOUS PRACTICES

Obando Festival in Panaad sa Camiguin as

Bulacan for Fertility an act of Penance and
Pilgrim
 SOME CULINARY PRACTICES

ADOBO SINIGANG

BALUT STREET FOODS

SOME CULINARY PRACTICES

RICE CAKES
CHILD-REARING PRACTICES

Mano Obedience

No talking back
CHILD-REARING PRACTICES

Family Mealtime Ninong/Ninang

Use of Belt
TYPES OF SYMBOLS
Cultural Social
Symbols Symbols

Political Economic
Symbols Symbols
sOCIAL symbOL s
• Relating to human societies and
their modes of organization
 SOCIAL SYMBOLS & PRACTICES
• Clothing and possessions
• Societal recognition
• Material possessions

Status Symbol – is generally an object meant to signify its owners’ high social
and economic standing.
 COMMON SOCIAL SYMBOLS
(COLORS)

BLACK – evil, death RED – blood, war,

passion, danger
WHITE – purity, peace YELLOW – violence,
bubbly
PURPLE – royalty BLUE – calm, peaceful
SOCIAL SYMBOLS
(INFORMATIVE OR INSTRUCTIVE)
TYPES OF SYMBOLS
Cultural Social
Symbols Symbols

Political Economic
Symbols Symbols
POL IticAL symbOL s
• Use to represent a political standpoint; seen in
various media & forms such as banners, flags,
mottos, etc.
POL IticAL symbOL s & PRACTICES

• It is related to the practices done in administration, distribution, and

attainment of power, bureaucratic composition, etc.
 COMMON POL IticAL symbOL s
(colors)

BLACK BLUE

BROWN GOLD
 COMMON POL IticAL symbOL s
(colors)

GREEN LAVENDER

ORANGE PINK
 COMMON POL IticAL symbOL s
(colors)

RED

YELLOW
POL IticAL symbOL s
 COMMON POL IticAL PRACTICES

• Political Dynasties
• Filipino Clans

• Celebrity Politicians
• Palakasan System
 COMMON POL IticAL PRACTICES

• Traditional Politicians
(TRAPO)

• Catholic Church
• Power Revolts
TYPES OF SYMBOLS
Cultural Social
Symbols Symbols

Political Economic
Symbols Symbols
economic symbols
• Relating to human societies and its
modes of organization
COMMON ECONOMIC SYMBOLS
• They represent economic standpoints which may be seen in
various media such as Stock exchange, Money and Currency,
Gold and Petroleum, Life Insurance, Banking, etc.
COMMON ECONOMIC SYMBOLS
ECONOMIC PRACTICES

ALKANSYA PALUWAGAN
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