Political Self

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CHAPTER 10

POLITICAL SELF
ALGAMON, KARLA JANE
MAGAY, MARTIN DANIEL
CORTEZ, MISSY
POLITICAL SELF

The important prelude


to the study of political
self is understanding
the concept of politics
UNDERSTANDING POLITICS

Kendall (1998) defines


politics as a social
institution through which
power is acquired and
exercised by some
people and groups
In Aristotle’s work, he
describes the role that politics
and the political community
must play in bringing about
the virtuous life in the
citizenry.
POLITICS
Exist in all humans societies.
It serves as the mechanism by which individuals
develop power and understand proper
functioning of a democratic society as a citizen
CITIZENSHIP
Is the most basic
identification with the
nation. the term denotes
the membership of a
citizen in political
society.
As a citizens, a person enjoys full civil and
political rights, including protection inside
and outside the territory of the states.
The political self organizes one’s:
 belief’s
 attitudes
 affiliations; and
 aids in processing of
politically information
Political self and identity
 Organizes self relevant information about politics
 helps in defining the structure and functions of the
government in understanding the relationship
between the state and citizens, and describing
their; rights, freedom, and obligations
Identity

the person’s understanding


of who and what he or
she is
The institutions which influence the values of citizenship
are the:

o Family
o Church
o School
o Media
o Government
o Non-governmental organization
The political self and identity are developed through
socialization, through the ways people learn the
knowledge, norms, values, motives, and roles
appropriate to their positions
Social interaction may Through social interaction
people learn the
significantly influence a
o Status
persons understanding of o Duties
politics o Rights

o Power necessary to
interact with other
people
Individuals internalize the political attitudes,
values, and views of others, and incorporate them
into their political self.

Political self is influenced and modified by the


opinions, comments, and suggestions of other
people

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