This document discusses cultural, social, political, and economic symbols and practices. It defines symbols as objects or actions that represent something else culturally, and symbolism as abstract representations. Examples of different types of symbols are provided, along with their functions in transferring culture and ideas. Cultural symbols and practices from the Philippines are highlighted, including religious celebrations, foods, and child-rearing traditions. Political symbols like governmental branches and economic icons like money are also overviewed in the document. In summary, the document explores symbols across different domains and how they signify cultural ideas and values within and across societies.

2. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to;
✔Identify cultural, social, political and economic symbols
✔Discuss cultural, social, political and economic practices
✔Explain the significance of cultural, social,
political and economic symbols and practices; and
✔Compare and contrast the significance of
cultural, social, political and economic symbols and
practices.

3. Symbols
and
Symbolism

4. Symbol- it is an object, word, or action that
stands for something else, without natural
relationship, that is culturally defined.
Symbolism- is when something
represents abstract ideas or concepts.

5. Cultural Symbols –manifestation that signifies the ideology of a
particular culture that has meaning within that culture.
Social Symbols –relating to human societies and its models of
organization.
Political Symbols –used to represent a political standpoint; seen
in various media & forms. (banners, flags, mottos, etc.)
Economic Symbols –used in production, distribution, and
consumption of goods and service. (currency, market, labor,
demands and other economic activities).
Types of Symbols

6. Functions of Symbols &
Symbolism
Social Symbols are used to transfer culture, ideologies or beliefs
from a group to another group of people, or from our elders to the
ne generations of people.
Symbols are also used to preserve traditions or beliefs of a certain
group of people.
✔Create movements
✔Spread ideas
✔Share advocates

7. Cultural Symbols and
Practices
Examples are objects, figures, sounds and colors.
✔Facial expressions
✔Word interpretations
✔Gestures (handshakes and hand signal)
✔Victory
sign
✔Peace

8. These are the manifestationof a culture
or sub- culture.
Examples:
✔Religious and spiritual
✔Medical treatment
✔Culinary
✔Child-rearing
Cultural Practices

10. Some Common Religious
Symbols
Islam Christianity Judaism

11. Some Cultural Symbols in the
Philippines
✔Create Filipino identity and to promote
solidarity and unity.
National
Hymn
Philippine
Flag
Jeepney
Philippine
Eagle

12. Some Cultural Practices in the
Philippines
Traditional Medical Practices – belief in “albularyo”,
herbal medicines, alternative medicines, and other home
remedies.

13. Some Religious Practices in
the Philippines
Obando Festival
in Bulacan for
Fertility
Panaad sa Camiguin as
act of Penance and
Pilgrim

14. Some Culinary Practices in the
Philippines
Famous Filipino Foods Famous Filipino Snacks
Adobo Sinigang Balut Street Foods
Rice
Cakes

15. Child-rearing Practices in the
Philippines
Use of Belt
Ninong/Ninang
Family Meal Time
Mano

16. ✔Clothing and
possessions
✔Societal recognition
✔Material possessions
Social Symbols and Practices
Status Symbol is generally an object meant
to signify its owner’s high social and economic
standing.

17. Common Color Symbols
Black- evil, death
White- purity, peace
Purple- royalty
Yellow- violence, bubbly
Blue- calm, peaceful
Red- blood, war, passion, danger

18. Political Symbols and
Practices
✔It is related to the practices done in administration,
distribution and attainment of power, bureaucratic
composition, etc.

19. Common Political Symbols
(Colors)

20. Common Political Symbols
(Colors)

21. Political Symbols in the
Philippines
Executiv
e
Legislativ
e
Judiciar
y

22. Common Political Practices in the
Philippines

23. Common Political Practices in the
Philippines

24. Common Economic Symbols
✔They represent economic standpoints which may be seen in
various media such as Stock exchange, Money and
Currency, Gold and Petroleum, Life Insurance, Banking, etc.

25. Common Economic Symbols

26. Significance of Symbols and
Symbolism
✔As rational thinkers, we have been making and giving meaning to
symbols for a long tie.
✔Symbols have been a part of our lives and growth as human kind.
✔The usage of symbols and symbolism has given mankind an
avenue to communicate with the different group of people,
influence others of different ideologies, and observe values that
were transferred from generations to generations.

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