Today, we discussed about Indigenezation that focused on Sikolohiyang Pilipino and Pilipinohiya. Sikolohiyang Pilipino that it is necessary to debunk western psychology's claim to universal application. Based on its definition, it is defined as the psychology based on the experience, ideas, and cultural orientation of the Filipinos. Deconstructing the way of thinking of the Filipinos is one of its main goals.
Sikolohiyang Pilipino basically offers us a way of thinking that we, the Filipino people must believe in our own capabilities and identities to achieve and maximize our own potentials. Based from the idea, we have unique characteristics; as well as trilogy values that include - debt of gratitude (utang na loob), pakikisama (Kumpadre/Padrino system), and hiya. These characteristics are truly embedded in our poltical system, and even sometimes in our own families.
On the other hand, we also do have core trait values that include - "kapwa", pivotal interpersonal value, and linking socio-personal values.
The other concept is from the Pilipinohiya wherein studying our own country based from our own or a Filipino's context. One can never truly conduct an in-depth study of a country he/she cannot speak the its local language. It is within the language where the rich culture of a country can be found. Understanding their language is first step in truly understanding a country's culture.
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