What are the strengths and weaknesses of Filipino character?
The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Filipino Character: A Socio-
- Extreme family centeredness.
- Extreme personalism.
- Lack of discipline.
- Passivity and lack of initiative.
- Colonial Mentality.
- Kanya-kanya syndrome, talangka mentality.
- Lack of self-analysis and self-reflection.
- Emphasis on porma rather than substance.
What is the core concepts of Filipino psychology?
Kapwa is the core construct of Filipino Psychology. Kapwa has two categories, Ibang Tao and Hindi Ibang Tao. Ibang Tao (“outsider”) There are five interaction levels under this category: Pakikitungo: civility – right behavior meant right demeanor towards authorities (Parents, Elders, etc.).
Why is Pakikipagkapwa important?
Pakikipagkapwa, seeing ourselves as connected with others, leads us to better relations within our families, with schoolmates or fellow workers. It leads towards concern for our community, our country and for our environment, both social and natural.
What makes Pakikipagkapwa so difficult?
What makes ‘pakikipagkapwa’ so difficult? When it is viewed as a simple way of interacting with others, it seems quite easy. But since it comes from the root word KAPWA, which unifies the self with other people, PAKIKIPAGKAPWA carries with it a deeper meaning that just engaging in social interaction.
What is the meaning of Pakikipagkapwa Tao?
being one in the other person’s humanity
What is extreme personalism?
WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER Extreme Personalism. This personalism is manifested in the tendency to give personal interpretations to actions, i.e., to “take things personally.“
What is positive about Pakikipag kapwa?
Pakikipagkapwa-tao is expressed in a fundamental sense of fairness and justice and concern for others. It is shown in the capacity of the country to empathize with others, in helpfulness and kindness in moments of need, in the persistence of mutual assistance and in well- known Filipino hospitality.
What is Pakikiisa?
pagkakaisa n. solidarity; unison; agreement; 2. unification; union; bond.