A student essay that examines the author's sense of self as a Filipino using four social science disciplines. The text discusses concepts such as pagpupunyagi (perseverance), pananampalataya (faith), Pantayong Pananaw (an internal perspective), bayanihan (community spirit), kapwa (shared identity), and cultural practices like saying po at opo, salo-salo, Undas, and kundiman. It reflects on how…
This is a personal reflection paper written by a Filipino student named Dea Loreen Bueno. It explores the author's identity using four academic disciplines: philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and psychology. The document is intended for a general audience interested in understanding how these fields apply to real-life experiences of being Filipino.
The philosophy section discusses asking 'Who am I?' and introduces the concept of Pantayong Pananaw, which means understanding experiences from an internal Filipino perspective. It connects personal identity to the shared journey of resilience, faith, and hope of the Filipino people.
The sociology section examines how society shapes the individual through family, school, community, and social media. It mentions specific Filipino practices like town fiestas, bayanihan, pakikisama, and barangay meetings, and also addresses social problems such as poverty, inequality, and peer pressure.
The anthropology section focuses on culture as the root of identity. It lists concrete Filipino traditions: saying po at opo, sharing food during salo-salo, observing Undas (All Saints' Day), and singing kundiman or OPM songs. It emphasizes valuing these practices from an internal perspective rather than through outside standards.
The psychology section explores thoughts and feelings, including resilience after typhoons, managing school stress, valuing effort, and showing compassion to friends. It connects personal awareness to the Filipino concept of kapwa (shared identity) and compassion.
The conclusion weaves the four disciplines together, stating that identity is a tapestry of philosophy's questions, sociology's community influences, anthropology's cultural traditions, and psychology's emotional awareness. The final thought affirms that the author belongs to 'us' as a Filipino, with identity rooted in culture.