COURTSHIP

Activity 2: Sharing views

 HERE ARE THE BOXES WHICH NEEDS YOUR VIEWS TO
BE SHARED TO THE CLASS.

Definitions Practices Importance

/meanings/words associated with of courtship
that you associate courtship
with courtship
Definitions associate with
courtship
Courtship is the period in
a couple’s relationship
which precedes their
engagement and marriage
or it is an establishment of
an agreed relationship of a
more enduring kind.
Courtship is a stage of
not simply knowing
knowing a person but also
a test of compatibility
between the two persons.
SHARING VIEWS
Practices of courtship
Nowadays, man court a woman
through
facebook,twitter,skype,or other
social networking sites.This is
alarming, because some people
may hide their true identities
and intensions using social
media sites.There are reported
cases of romantic relationships
developed through social
networks that end up in
betrayal,deceit,and in
somecases crimes in passion.
Importance of courtship
It allows couples to decide
whether they ready to be
commited.
It develops understanding and
acceptance.
It reveals one”s interests,likes
and dislikes,limitations,and
aspirations in life.
It develops security and
establishes respect for each
other.
 DIFFERENT TRADITIONAL PRACTICES OF
COURTSHIP IN VISAYAS
VISAYAS
When courting,Cebuanos also resort to serenading, called Balak.They
also write love letters that are sent through a trusted friend or relative of the
woman.Presents are not only given to the woman,but also to her relative.They
also use love potions to win the affection of the woman.
Men from Leyte perform the pangagad or paninilbihan instead of
paying a form of dowry during courtship.This suitor accomplishes household
and farm chores for the family of the woman.The service normally lasts for
approximately a year before the man and woman can get married.It is also
referred to as tabuk-a trial or test period for the serving suitor.
MINDANAO
Palabas,sarakahan tupul, or magpasumbahi,is
practiced by theTausugof Mindanao.The suitor would threaten to stab his
heart while in front of the courted woman’s mother.If the father of the
woman refuses to give her daugthers hand to the suitors is smitten by a
knife.
The Bagobo,on the other hand, sens a knife or a spear of a gift to the
home of the courted woman for inspection.Accepting the weapon is
equivalent to accepting the man”s romantic intention and advances.