UTS Unit 2 Unpacking The Self
UTS Unit 2 Unpacking The Self
CONTENTS:
▪Part 1: The Physical Self
▪Part 2: The Sexual Self
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF ▪Part 3: The Material/Economic Self
▪Part 4: The Spiritual Self
Unpacking the Self ▪Part 5: The Political Self
▪Part 6: The Digital Self
Physical Self/Body is an
initial source of sensation and
necessary for the origin and
maintenance of personality
Physical Self - is the concrete dimension, the – William James
tangible aspect of the person that can be
directly observed and examined.
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In Psychoanalytical school,
Sigmund Freud's
construction of self and Erik Erikson - the role of bodily
personality makes the organs is especially important
physical body the core of in early developmental stages
human experience. of a persons life.
The obsession to have a beautiful face & body Eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa
and bulimia
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Body Shaming
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Is there a difference?
▪ Sex is biological – male, female, also intersex (reproductive differences
based on genitalia, chromosomes, hormones)
ME AND MY SEXUALITY ▪ Gender is ‘the structure of social relations that centres on the
reproductive arena, and the set of practices that bring reproductive
distinctions into social processes’ (Connell 2002: 10)
Part 2: My Sexual Self
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Male Female
• Enlarged Adam’s apple • Mature breasts
• Facial hair • Broader hips
• Broad shoulders • Pubic hair
• Increased body hair
• Pubic hair
• Mature genital organs
• Muscular Body
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The Biology of the Sexual Response ▪ Plateau. This stage, the highest point of sexual excitement,
generally lasts between 30 seconds and three minutes.
▪ Desire (also called libido). This stage, in which a man or woman
begins to want or "desire" sexual intimacy or gratification, may ▪ Orgasm. This stage, the peak of the plateau stage and the point
last anywhere from a moment to many years. at which sexual tension is released, generally lasts for less than
a minute.
▪ Excitement (also called arousal). This stage, which is
characterized by the body’s initial response to feelings of sexual ▪ Resolution. The duration of this stage—the period during which
desire, may last from minutes to several hours. the body returns to its pre-excitement state—varies greatly and
generally increases with age.
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- William James
GROUP PROCESSING
ACTIVITY - “SHOPPING” ▪ What were the objects selected?
▪ Why did you choose these objects?
Choose 5 objects to put inside your grocery bag. You ▪ What are the connections of these objects to your self?
can choose anything that you can identify with. ▪ If you will be asked to let go of these objects and retain
one, which object would you choose and why?
MATERIAL SELF
The Material Self
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Acquisition of material
possessions
CONSPICIOUS CONSUMPTION
Possessions become symbolic
expression of self-identity
Consumers own high-priced, status-oriented
goods to impress others and to convince them
Loss of possessions
of their high social status.
Negative reactions
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REFLECTION
“It is the preoccupation with possessions,
Is it for real that a person would find meaning more than anything else, that prevents us
and satisfaction in life if he/she has an from living freely and nobly.”
expensive set of clothes? Car? Bag? Awards?
Fame? ― Bertrand Russell
Some Definitions
▪ Religion–an organized system of ideas about the spiritual or
supernatural realm, that is accompanied by rituals. Through rituals,
people attempt to influence things that they think are beyond their
UNPACKING THE SELF control.
▪ Spirituality–also concerns an aspect of the divine and supernatural
but is often times limited to the individual, with no need for any
PART 4: Self, Spirituality, and Religion formal organization. This is the search for meaning and direction in
life and the ways
▪ The two are related –Although not separate from one another,
spirituality is much more profound than religion.
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▪ These are stories that have explanations about the divine and the
supernatural.
▪ Within a culturally, myths are considered real.
▪ This is accompanied by ideology and a worldview.
Spanish Encounters with the Beliefs Spanish Encounters with the Beliefs
and Rituals of our Ancestors and Rituals of our Ancestors
▪ ANITISM
▪ ANIMATISM–impersonal power on earth, which has no concerns about
▪ Belief that nature derives energy from spirits that are separate
what happens to people
and distinct from human beings/bodies. These spirits dwell in
people, animals, stones, rivers, tree and others. ▪ DEITISM –has concern and compassionate care for people
▪ Prevail over people who do not regard themselves as superior
over nature.
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Renewal of Faith as one Ages (Life Renewal of Faith as one Ages (Life
Span)Fowler (1981) Span)Fowler (1981)
▪ INDIVIDUATIVE-REFLECTIVE STAGE
▪ SYNTHETIC CONVENTIONAL STAGE ▪ The beginnings of questioning/challenging previously held beliefs. (For
▪ The individual has the capacity for “operational thinking” example, “If God is kind, why is there suffering in the world?”)
▪ Faith may now synthesize different beliefs, information, and values to have ▪ Developed regard for God as friend and ally.
a stable identity. ▪ Belief that God accepts him/her as himself/herself
▪ However, there is really no critical analysis of the information and values, ▪ Belief that God that brings light to one’s sense of purpose in life.
and there is heavy reliance on authority. ▪ They themselves and no longer authority chooses their world view.
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Activity: Shape of My Soul 1. Through molding a clay, Music Video: LORD PATAWAD by Basilyo
portray on how your
1. In what way you can
religiosity and/or
relate with the song?
spirituality can help
2. How does the song
enhance your self.
reflects your relationship
2. For 10 minutes, reflect on
with God?
your work.
3. Ponder on this for 10
3. In a group of 5, share
minutes.
your work and
4. Create and express your
reflections.
own prayer through
drawing and coloring.
Sources:
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SELF AND IDENTITY IN THE CYBERSPACE SELF AND IDENTITY IN THE CYBERSPACE
▪ Identity – development of one’s self-concept, including one’s
Identifiable Offline world
thought and feelings about oneself
ONLINE
ACTUAL SELF WORLD IDEAL SELF Anonymous Online World
OUGHT SELF
Identifiable Online world
Online Anonymity
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REFLECTION ACTIVITY
▪ Do you think that people are different in the online world compared ▪ WHO AM I?
to the offline world? ▪ 5 sentences (According to yourself)
▪ Should anonymity exist in the online world? Support your answers ▪ Personal SNS (frequently used)
▪ Is Impression Management simply a nicer way of saying that people ▪ Look your own profile and your own comments and write down 5 sentences
that answer the Who am I? question based on your online persona
are lying?
▪ Venn diagram – offline you and online you
▪ CYBERBULLYING
▪ Form a small group (5 members per group) and discuss your personal
experiences and insights regarding cyberbullying. Think of ways on how to
address cyberbullying in the school setting.
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