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The document discusses differences between Western and Eastern societies and cultures. It provides a table with 10 differences between the two, including individualism vs collectivism, direct vs indirect communication, and views on education, gender roles, and family structures. It then asks about agreeing with the distinctions, where the Philippines stands, and how it is similar or different to Asian neighbors due to factors like colonization.

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Sharajean Maquiniana

Bsed- Science

The Nature of Man according to the Western and Eastern Thinkers

I. Write the top ten (10) differences between Western and Eastern societies,
cultures, and individuals in the table below. Cite your sources.

Western Eastern

1. Individual are mostly atheist Individual varies in religion

2. Individualism Collectivism

3. Nuclear family ( children are very Extended family ( strong family bond)
independent

4 Direct communication ( people are Indirect communication ( uses body


very explicit in their thoughts and language and facial expression)
feelings)
5. Education is just an individual Education is seen as a way of
growth and it is a way to foster critical securing a successful future and
thinking and has greater emphasis on brings honor to the family.
independent learning

6. People are very liberated People are conservative and


traditonal
7. Women have a better place in Women are expected to act/ play
society traditional role

8. Love Marriage are common Arranged Marriage are common

9. Do not have social hierarchy , Have stronger emphasis on social


promotes equality hierarchy

10. Children moves out after turning Children often stays with their family
eighteen until growing old

II. Application and Assessment.


1. Do you agree with the distinction between the Western and the
Eastern countries? What are your reasons for or against it?

Western and Eastern countries have a very rich and diverse cultures,
each of them have different set of traditions, beliefs and values. So, yes I agree
with the distinction of western and eastern countries.

2. Where does the Philippines stand in this distinction? What are the
factors that influence its position?

Since the Philippines is an Asian country, it do belongs to the eastern


distinction but because of colonization, neighboring countries and
immigration and cultural exchange, Philippines has a unique blend of Eastern
and Western tradition, culture and values.

3. What aspects make the Philippines similar or different from its Asian
neighbors?

Philippines have a very colorful culture, since it was colonized by the


westerns before Filipinos have adopted some culture, values and beliefs that
the western has. For example of this is the religion. Philippines is the only
country in Asia that has a large percentage of Roman Catholic. The
language, our language is a blend of Filipino, Spanish and Chinese
language. Also, because of immigration where a lot of Filipinos work abroad,
they often adopts the western behaviors and it has make a big contribution to
the culture.

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