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    This document discusses the development of an individual's political self. It explains that politics is an important part of human development as it promotes ideals around democracy, citizenship, and rights. Family and social interactions from a young age help shape one's political values and beliefs as they learn about their role and responsibilities within a political system. The document presents several theories to frame how individuals understand politics through social learning, cognitive processes, and symbolic interactions within their communities and in response to political participation and issues.

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    THE

    POLITICAL
    SELF
    “It is a useless life that is not
    consecrated to a great ideal. It
    is like a stone wasted the field
    without becoming a part of any
    edifice.”

    ~ Jose Rizal
    Politics
    ◦Politics is an important part of human development because it
    promotes ideologies about democracy, citizenship, human
    rights, freedom, family, health, and other social issues.

    ◦A mechanism by which individuals develop power and


    understand proper functioning of a democratic society as
    a citizen

    ◦Citizenship: basic identification with the nation; membership of


    a citizen in a political society (civil and political rights)
    ◦The hierarchical structure of family influences the
    political self through the obligations and
    expectations associated with one’s role as a
    member of the family and the power and status
    related with one’s position in the family.

    ◦Authority is necessary in the development of the


    political self
    ◦Aristotle: state as a natural union of families,
    established for the common good under a
    definite government; thus, the family makes
    the most contribution to the child’s
    development of political self

    ◦Parents educate children about basic values


    and beliefs; this morality underlies political
    values and beliefs

    ◦In turn, the Philippine Constitution recognizes


    the duty of the family and the school to
    inculcate patriotism an nationalism, to become ZOON POLITIKON
    good, useful, and worthy citizens ζῷον πoλιτικόν
    ◦In peer groups, members are
    of equal status: interaction
    encompasses and emphasizes
    the equal distribution of rights,
    power, privileges

    ◦Mass Media could be a key


    source of information on
    politics, thus may influence the
    individual’s political values and
    beliefs
    The Political Self
    ◦Social Learning Theory
    ◦Political Socialization: lifelong
    process by which individuals gain
    knowledge about politics
    ◦Though social interaction, a person’s
    understanding of politics is influenced
    ◦Identification: incorporation of
    characteristics and traits, values,
    beliefs, and motives of MODELS
    ◦Cognitive Theory
    ◦Mental activities of individuals are
    important determinants of behavior
    ◦For instance, individuals interpret the
    meaning of politics and then choose
    and decide the actions they will make
    ◦Theory of Symbolic Interaction
    ◦Behaviors are products of
    communication, meaning, and symbols
    ◦People give meaning to symbols and
    express through language and
    communication
    ◦Based on this symbols (of politics,
    human rights, etc), people can
    formulate plans of action (elections,
    demonstrations, rally)
    The Political Self
    ◦Theory of Political
    Participation
    ◦Citizen’s actions or activities
    anchored in politics
    ◦Mutual trust and respect among
    members of the society must EXIST
    ◦Thus, ordinary Filipino Citizens
    must be allowed to take part in the
    policy and decision-making process
    regarding the administration of the
    country which is in accordance to
    the democratic nature of Philippine
    Society
    “We must take sides. Neutrality helps the
    oppressor, never the victim. Silen3ce
    encourages the tormentor, never the
    tormented. Sometimes we must interfere.
    When human lives are endangered, when
    human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders
    and sensitivities become irrelevant. Wherever
    men and women are persecuted because of
    their race, religion, or political views, that
    place must - at that moment - become the
    center of the universe.”
    ~Elie Wiesel

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