WORKSHEET 7: Socio-Cultural Context & Theories

Name: Maria Angelyn Te Parsacala Homeroom: HUMSS 11

Teacher: Ma’am Hann Gordillo Date:

DIRECTIONS: Highlight specific lines from the text. Point out the central theme and one socio-cultural theory that relates to the ideas expressed in those lines.

Central Theme: What is the central theme of this Socio-Cultural Theory: Which
confrontation scene? Highlight at least three lines that Anak The Movie theory is embedded in the text?
exemplify the theme or the idea behind it and explain each (Marxism, Feminism, Queer
FOURTH SCENE: CONFRONTATION SCENE Theory, Historicism,
Post-colonialism, New
Historicism). Highlight three
lines that support your answer
and explain each line.
The central theme of the Daday: Nay, huwag na po kayong umalis The socio-cultural theory that is
confrontation scene is Love and Carla: Oo! At sana huwag ka ng bumalik!Ina: bastos ka talaga embedded in the text is feminism
Sacrifice of a mother for her noh?!Michael: Nay! Ate! Tama na po! because it addresses issues of
children because these yellow Ina: Ano?!(nagwalk-out si Carla tapus ay nag impake ng gamit gender roles, power dynamics within
highlighted lines show her niya)Josie:Ano?! Lalayas ka naman?! ha?! sige! Lumayas ka! the family, and the emotional
sacrifices as a mother and her Layas!
burden placed on women in fulfilling
pleading with her daughter to Carla: talagang lalayas ako!Josie: Sige! Tuluyan mong sirain
understand her for once because ang buhay mo! Sige layas! Magpakabaliw ka sa bisyo mo! Dun societal expectations. The lines
she loves her very much. ka sa mga lalaki mo! Highlighted in blue supports my
Carla: Oo!! Gagawin ko talaga yun! answer.
Josie: sige lumayas ka!
Michael: Ate! Nay! Tama na po! Naririnig kayo ni Daday! 1. "Kung magkaka-anak man
(naiyak na si Daday) ako! Sisiguraduhin ko na
Josie: sige! Magpakabuntis ka ulit! tignan ko lang kung magkasama kami sa hirap at
rerespetuhin ka ng anak mo! Kapag asin na lang inuulam niyo! ginhawa. Hindi ko siya
At binibenta mo na katawan mo para lang may pagkain kayo!
ipagpapalit dahil sa pera!"
sige ituloy mo! Alam mo...nagpapasalamat ako sa diyos dahil
hindi sinilang ang mga bata na galing sa katulad mong babae - Carla asserts her
na iresponsable! At makasarili tulad mo! commitment to ensuring
Carla: kung magkaka-anak man ako! Sisiguraduhin ko na equality and mutual support
magkasama kami sa hirap at ginhawa. Hindi ko siya in a relationship, rejecting
ipagpapalit dahil sa pera! the idea of prioritizing
Josie: ang kapal ng mukha mo! wala kang utang na loob!ikaw material wealth.
ang sumira ng buhay mo! Ang kapal ng mukha mo! 2. "Ang kapal ng mukha mo!
Wala kang utang na loob!
Ikaw ang sumira ng buhay
mo! Ang kapal ng mukha
mo!"
- This line illustrates a power
struggle within the family,
with accusations of
ingratitude and blame
directed at Carla. This
dynamic aligns with feminist
discussions on power
relations and gender roles.
3. "Kung ayaw mo sa akin!
Ayaw ko rin sayo! Sana hindi
 na lang ako ang nagiging ina
mo, sana di rin kita nagiging
anak. Sana maisip mo rin!
Na ilang beses kong ginusto
na hindi kayo pinanganak!"
- Josie expresses frustration
and regret, highlighting the
burdens placed on women
in fulfilling societal
expectations. This resonates
with feminist themes
concerning the challenges
and sacrifices associated
with traditional motherhood
roles.

Josie: Kung ayaw mo sa akin! Ayaw ko rin sayo! Sana hindi na

lang ako ang nagging ina mo, sana di rin kita nagging anak.
Sana maisip mo rin! Na ilang beses kong ginusto na hindi
kayo pinanganak! Para hindi niyo maranasan ang hirap dito sa
mundo. pero nandito na ‘ko at nandiyan kayo! kahit saang
lupalop ng mundo, dala dala ko ang obligasiyon ko sa inyo na
bigyan kayo ng magandang buhay dahil magulang niyo ko!
Carla: hindi mo ko naiintindihan! Hindi ko hiningi ang binigay
niyo lahat sa akin!kayo ang may gusto non! hindi ako!
Josie: dahil mahal ko kayo. Mahal na mahal ko kayo. ngayon
sabihin mo sa akin, sinasabi mo na hindi kita naiintindihan?
bakit Carla? ako ba inintindi kahit minsan, sana kahit minsan
binigyan mo ng halaga ang lahat ng pag-hihirap ko sa inyo,
lahat ng sakripisyo ko, sana tuwing umiinom ka ng alak,
habang ginagastos mo ang pera na binibigay ko, sana maisip
morin kung ilang pagkain ang tiniis ko na hindi kainin para
lang makapagpadala ako ng malaking pera dito.
Sana maisip mo rim kahit kunti! kung gaano kasakit sa akin
 ang mag-alaga ng mga batang di ko kaano-ano samantalang
kayong mga anak ko hindi ko man lang maalagaan! Alam mo
ba yun kung gaano kasakit yun sa akin bilang ina? alam mo ba
kung gaano kasakit iyon? Kung hindi mo kayang ituring ako
bilang isang ina, respetuhin mo na lang ako bilang isang tao.
Yun lang ang kailangan ko, yun lang Carla, yun man lang!

Process Questions:

1. Which lines in the text represent a particular theme or idea, and how do they relate to that theme?

- The highlighted lines revolve around the theme of the strained mother-daughter relationship and
societal expectations on women. Josie's frustration reveals the emotional burden of traditional
motherhood, while Carla's determination challenges conventional norms. The tension between
them underscores the complexities of familial dynamics and the struggle against societal
pressures. These lines collectively convey the theme of women navigating societal expectations
and seeking autonomy within family relationships.

2. Which particular socio-cultural theory is embedded in the text? Share your thoughts.

- The text embodies Feminism, addressing gender roles, power dynamics, and the emotional
challenges within the context of the mother-daughter relationship. Carla's desire for equality
challenges societal norms, while Josie's frustrations highlight the burdens of traditional
motherhood. The conflict reflects feminist discussions on power relations and societal
expectations on women.

No need to print the rubric

Criteria Excellent (5 points) Satisfactory (3 points) Needs Improvement

Incorrect/No Answer (0
(1 point)
points)
 Highlightin The student accurately The student highlights The student does not
g Specific and clearly highlights The student attempts highlight any specific lines
Lines specific lines from the lines, but the connection from the text.
text, precisely pointing to highlight lines, but
out their relevance to to the central theme and
the central theme and the effort is imprecise
a socio-cultural theory may
or unclear in linking
socio-cultural theory.
lack precision or clarity.
them to the central
theme and
socio-cultural theory.

Analysis of Central sociocultural theory.

Theme and Provides no analysis of
Socio-cultural Theory how the highlighted lines
Provides a thorough and contribute to the central
insightful analysis of how theme and sociocultural
the highlighted lines theory.
contribute to the central
theme and socio-cultural
theory, supported with
compelling evidence.
Offers a reasonable
analysis of the
relationship between the
highlighted lines, the
central theme, and the
socio-cultural theory,
supported by relevant
evidence.
Attempts an analysis, but
it lacks depth, clarity, or
sufficient supporting
evidence to connect the
highlighted lines to the
central theme and