The concept map shows factors in which the Filipino (Pinoy) culture is affected by globalization. Yes, there are still others that can be considered. But for our group, these factors are the most common. In fact, changes brought about by such factors are apparent nowadays. These are the following:
MEDICINE
Before our country was invaded by foreign countries, our ancestors already had their own model of medicine. Before, they used plants and animals to cure their sickness. They also indulged in faith healing and others, to cast out what they believed where evil spirits that tend to bring ailments to their bodies. 1 But now, with the rapid growth of technology and the massive influence of globalization, Filipinos use more effective and improvised medicine. Although we still tend to use some herbal medicine, we use them because we have scientific explanations towards its effects. Nowadays, science tends to explain every disease that come to exist; likewise, find cure for such diseases.
1 “Panggagamot, Medisina at Wika”, Azicate
LANGUAGE
With the unstoppable dispersion of globalization, our culture has been greatly affected. Indeed, culture has been the cause and the victim of such phenomena. It has been said that, “ang wika (language) ay daluyan, pahayag-pahiwatig, at impukan-kuhanan ng kultura.” 2 But with the rise of globalization, it is inevitable for some of the strongholds of culture not to be infiltrated. One great stronghold of culture is its language. One clear manifestation of globalization’s influence on our language is the emergence of the so called “konyo”. Others might not be greatly aware of this, but most, if not all, Filipinos now mix English with Filipino. They use shorter English terms (i.e. brown, etc.) during their normal conversations rather than the conventional Filipino terms (i.e. kayumanggi, etc.). Others use English terms because there are no clear-cuts or concise translations of a particular term in our language. We can trace this occurrence from the form of education that we are receiving and from our communication with foreign countries to be a globally competitive nation.
2 “Wika at Kulturang Pilipino”, Salazar
EDUCATION
Because of the rapid growth of technology and knowledge, it is also inevitable for us not to be influenced by other countries in terms of education. It is very evident in almost all the schools all over the country whereby students and teachers use foreign books and other references for different academic activities. This is because we need to keep with the fast-paced growth of knowledge globally.
In addition to books, our modes of academic learning have also been greatly influenced by globalization. Students and other people use various gadgets and devices for effective learning (i.e. internet, cell phones, organizers, laptop, etc.), and various high-tech equipment and programs to conduct their research and reports (i.e. measuring machineries, power point, etc.). 3 Although globalization raised our standards of education, it also changed our modes of conducting it which greatly affected other parts of our culture.
3 “Future of University Education”
TECHNOLOGY
Globalization paved the way for the import and export of goods and services. Because of this, the level of competition internationally increased resulting to the specialization of countries to their chosen field. This trade of goods and information ignited or brought out the existence of new and better technology. Since our country also played a part in the trade industry, these improvised technologies made its way to our culture. And now, most Filipinos lovingly embrace these technologies in the form of cell phones, MP3, IPOD, computers, and many more. This resulted to the gradual facing out of our conventional ways or lifestyle. People now prefer to use cell phones than the telephone (landline). Others usually use the internet and send electronic mail (e-mail) rather than doing the conventional way of writing and then mailing their letters in the post office. Indeed, the Filipino lifestyle differs from the lifestyle years ago. Yes, because of technological change, it made our lives easier and faster. However, we are slowly getting very dependent on these things which could possibly have a negative effect in the future.
PREFERENCES
With the spread of globalization and growth of technology comes a great change in our preferences in life. Filipinos, especially the youth, prefer foreign products, foreign movies, foreign music, etc rather than patronizing the very own. The youth now prefer the music of Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson and Fergie, better than those of Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, and Sheryn Regis. Because of this, to get approval from the people, local artists are trying to imitate foreign bands and their respective genres. Likewise, in terms of television shows, children view foreign made cartoons and anime than out local cartoon shows. Indeed, the Filipino preferences are slowly shifting out. Hence, there is now the fast-paced homogenization of cultures.
NATIONALISM
Similarly, as more and more products or goods coming from foreign countries are brought here in our country, people tend to patronize more these products. If one has to choose between a product made from US or a product made here in the Philippines, one will quickly choose the former. People believe that buying such things would help them be “accepted” or be “in” (in a group, etc.) since most are also buying imported products. Because of this, it also affected our economy. We, as a group, are not saying that one should not buy imported products. However, it would be best if we would purchase more products made in our own country. We must patronize and be proud of our own products.
LIBERALIZATION
The way we dress, the way we carry or handle ourselves, are also brought about by globalization. Nowadays, women (we are not saying all), are not afraid to show some “skin” in public. In the types of clothes they wear: the shorter the better. These changes in style are also a means to be “in” in a crowd. We don’t want to be/feel left out. We want to cope up with the changes in style that’s why we are always aware of what is “hot” and “new” in the fashion industry.
By:
Catabay, Elviemma
Cortes, Katherine
Delos Santos, Joana
Raz, Xylee Anne
Robles, Marianne Mil
Vallente, Krister
Villacoba, Sarah
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