The Philippines have been colonized by the Spaniards and the Americans for centuries, and these two cultures have had a significant impact on the Filipino culture and their identity. Martin and Nakayama note Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck research on cultural values claims that, “Values are the most deeply felt beliefs shared by a cultural group; they reflect a shared perception of what ought to be, and not what is” (p. 99). The Filipinos culture has had influences from civilization prior to the Spanish occupation, Spanish colonization, and American society.
Oreiro (2014) mentions, “Unlike many others within the Pan-Asian grouping, Filipinos have the distinction of being the only groups of immigrants to come from an American colony” (p. 6). In order …show more content…
Education, individualism, and competitiveness values were brought by America and were introduced to Filipinos. Education in the Philippines encouraged going to higher level institutions since there was a strong emphasis on this value (Nadal, 2011, p.48). Current Filipino American communities still hold onto the collectivistic ideals however the competitive and self-centered are shown in their culture (Nadal, 2011, p.50). Gossiping used by Filipinos is a way to belittle one another which goes against Filipino’s core values (Nadal, 2011, p.51). Another way that competitive attitudes are shown in Filipino American communities is the fight for control in organizations. “In Filipino American college student organizations, often competition arises among students who want to be the ‘stars’ of Pilipino Cultural Nights or PCNs” (Nadal, 2011, …show more content…
“In fact, the Philippines is one of the only Asian countries to have English as a second national language…” (Nadal, 2011, p.48). Because of American colonization, many Filipinos were literate in English prior to moving to the States (Nadal, 2011, p.48). Claudio-Perez comments, “Although Filipino has been the official national language of the Philippines since August 6,1987, over 43 languages and 87 dialects are found…” (p.21). There have been many languages and dialects that the Filipinos use, however this differs from what is spoken in America. “A Filipino may grow up speaking a local language, i.e., Ilocano or Ilongo at home, Filipino in social interactions outside the home and English and Spanish or another language, i.e., French in School” (Claudio-Perez, p.23). Filipino and the many dialects from the Philippines is commonly spoken among immigrant parents and understood by their children. However, English is the predominant language among many Filipino Americans. Nadal (2015) conveys, “Only a few of my friends spoke Tagalog or another Filipino dialect; the rest of us spoke only English.” Despite the pride of being Filipino there is a lack of knowledge on speaking the languages and knowing the
Oreiro (2014) mentions, “Unlike many others within the Pan-Asian grouping, Filipinos have the distinction of being the only groups of immigrants to come from an American colony” (p. 6). In order …show more content…
Education, individualism, and competitiveness values were brought by America and were introduced to Filipinos. Education in the Philippines encouraged going to higher level institutions since there was a strong emphasis on this value (Nadal, 2011, p.48). Current Filipino American communities still hold onto the collectivistic ideals however the competitive and self-centered are shown in their culture (Nadal, 2011, p.50). Gossiping used by Filipinos is a way to belittle one another which goes against Filipino’s core values (Nadal, 2011, p.51). Another way that competitive attitudes are shown in Filipino American communities is the fight for control in organizations. “In Filipino American college student organizations, often competition arises among students who want to be the ‘stars’ of Pilipino Cultural Nights or PCNs” (Nadal, 2011, …show more content…
“In fact, the Philippines is one of the only Asian countries to have English as a second national language…” (Nadal, 2011, p.48). Because of American colonization, many Filipinos were literate in English prior to moving to the States (Nadal, 2011, p.48). Claudio-Perez comments, “Although Filipino has been the official national language of the Philippines since August 6,1987, over 43 languages and 87 dialects are found…” (p.21). There have been many languages and dialects that the Filipinos use, however this differs from what is spoken in America. “A Filipino may grow up speaking a local language, i.e., Ilocano or Ilongo at home, Filipino in social interactions outside the home and English and Spanish or another language, i.e., French in School” (Claudio-Perez, p.23). Filipino and the many dialects from the Philippines is commonly spoken among immigrant parents and understood by their children. However, English is the predominant language among many Filipino Americans. Nadal (2015) conveys, “Only a few of my friends spoke Tagalog or another Filipino dialect; the rest of us spoke only English.” Despite the pride of being Filipino there is a lack of knowledge on speaking the languages and knowing the