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    UNDERSTANDING THE

    SELF
    The Self from
    Anthropological
    Perspectives
    Learning Objectives:
    At the end of this module, the student is expected to
    1. Define anthropology
    2. Explain culture and the mechanisms of enculturation
    3. Synthesize anthropological perspectives on self-awareness and self-reflexive
    conduct
    4. Show appreciation of one's cultural identity through the practice of one’s
    cultural values
    - NEIL ARMSTRONG
    ANTHROPOGICAL VIEW OF THE SELF

    What is the anthropological


    perspective? Why is it important?
    ANTHROPOGICAL VIEW OF THE SELF

    An understanding of “self,” therefore, affirms a person’s identity


    in a social environment, allowing him/her to recognize others
    besides oneself (Sorabji 13). In other words, the way human
    beings socialize solely depends on how they perceive themselves
    and others through daily social interactions.
    ANTHROPOGICAL VIEW OF THE SELF
    Anthropology
    Anthropology is a study of all the aspects of human condition. This includes human
    history, the present human condition, and even the future possibilities. It also examines
    the biology, interactions in society, language and especially culture (Kottak, 2009).
    Anthropology explores the interconnectedness and interdependence of human cultural
    experiences in all places and ages. his Kind of broad and holistic perspective of
    anthropological inquiry equips the anthropologists the ascendancy in explaining human
    nature (Havilland, et. al., 2014)
    ANTHROPOGICAL VIEW OF THE SELF

    Now, let us examine the two very important


    concepts in anthropology before we discuss further
    about the self, the contemporary seif. These
    concepts are culture and enculturation.
    ANTHROPOGICAL VIEW OF THE SELF

    Culture is traditionally defined as systems of human behavior


    and thought. This covers all customs, traditions and capabilities
    of humans as they function in society. In other words, culture
    are those complex structures of knowledge, beliefs, arts,
    religion, morals, law, language, traditional practices and all
    other aspects needed by humans to function in society.
    ANTHROPOGICAL VIEW OF THE SELF
    The Self Embedded in Culture
    When the self is able to distinguish what is acceptable behavior and what is not, it only follows that
    the self is already able to recognize the differences of one's self and the other. This ability to manage
    the differences between selves is what makes the self – embedded in culture. Psychological
    anthropologists recognize the thin line that distinguishes the cultural self and the "actual self. The
    latter includes all the feelings, thoughts, experiences, biological and psychological constitutions,
    language and memory. However, the actual self is also being shaped by all these same elements
    and more. Therefore what remains in this distinction is the solid identity of the self in relation to
    everything else.
    ANTHROPOGICAL VIEW OF THE SELF

    Self-Project.
    This activity speaks about the anthropological perspective
    of the self. Given this perspective, what aspects of yourself
    do you want to further develop? Identify these aspects and
    make it a Self-Project. You may use the table below.
    ANTHROPOGICAL VIEW OF THE SELF
    Project Title   Date:

    Rationale  

    General Goal  

    Objectives Activities Strengths Possible Sources Projected Difficulties Duration Measures of Success

    1.              

    2.              

    3.              

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