Bernand Alan Kyle V.
Galicha Purposive Communication
BSCE 1-Block 2
Module 3
A. Create vocabulary notes of culturally appropriate terms that are gender and race-
sensitive. Give at least 20.
Notes to Avoid being offensive when it comes to Gender-related terms:
1. Use “they/them” - to avoid gender assumptions for those who do not identify
exclusively as a he or a she.
2. The “N” word – a racist word typically directed towards the dark race.
3. “Ching-Chong” – another racist word that is directed towards Asians, usually
those with monolid eyes or epicanthal folds.
4. Be careful of using the term “picnic” around the dark race - b The word
“picnic” is rooted in the whole theme of “Pick A Ni**er.” This is where individuals
would “pic” a Black person to lynch and make this into a family gathering. There
would be music and a “picnic.”
5. “Gyp” or “Gip” - The Romani typically traveled a lot and made their money by
selling goods. Business disputes naturally arose, and the masses started thinking
of Romani as swindlers.
6. “Guru” - In the Buddhist and Hindu traditions, the word is a sign of respect. Using
it casually negates its original value.
7. “Bugger” - When you call someone a "bugger," you're accusing them of being a
sodomite, at least according to the original meaning. The term stemmed from the
Bogomils, who led a religious sect during the Middle Ages called "Bulgarus."
Through various languages, the term morphed into "bugger." Many considered
the Bogomils heretical and thus, said they approached sex in an "inverse way."
8. “Chop Chop!”- This phrase, comes from the Cantonese word kap, or “make
haste.” It is generally used condescendingly to someone the speaker considers
to be below them in status, which only worsens the fact that it’s making fun of the
pidgin English spoken by Chinese immigrants.
9. Use gender neutral nouns - The best way to avoid the lack of specificity.
10. “BIPOC” - Acronym that stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. This
term is more inclusive than "people of color" because it acknowledges the unique
experiences and struggles that Black and Indigenous peoples face.
11. Non-binary - People who don't identify as exclusively male or female are
referred to by this term. Rather than assuming someone's gender based on their
appearance, it is important to use this term.
12. Refrain from defaulting to "-man" in descriptors - By not using a word ending
in “-man” as the default phrase for a descriptor, we can normalize the idea that
anyone can perform a job, regardless of their gender identity.
13. Cake walk - The cakewalk was a dance performed for white people by Black
people to mock how white people danced. What was being made fun of was the
depiction of how Black people could not be like white people.
14. Powwow - powwow is a sacred gathering of Native people. Using it to refer to an
informal meeting is offensive appropriation of a term of cultural importance to
Indigenous Americans.
15. Pork – Avoid mentioning this when around the muslims.
16. Masculine and Feminine terms – some languages makes use of such terms,
for example, Spanish has “el” for masculine and “la” for feminine.
17. Lowest on the totem pole - The phrase "lowest on the totem pole," casually
meaning something is less important, not only is culturally appropriating the
totem pole, but it's contextually wrong. Totem poles are sacred items, much like
headdresses, in Indigenous culture.
18. Savage - The problem, he says, is the word's origin: it was used by colonizers
who saw themselves as "the epitome of refinement, intelligence, spirituality" and
considered Indigenous people, and Black and other people of colour who were
forcibly brought to North America, or arrived here soon after colonization, as
"savage, brutal, unrefined, and uncultured in comparison to European settlers."
19. Latinx- - A gender-neutral term used to refer to individuals of Latin American
descent.
20. Asexuality - A term used to describe individuals who do not experience sexual
attraction.
B. Choose any literary topic and do reflection by applying the features of an analysis
paper. Paragraphs must have at least 300 words.
El Filibusterismo
Introduction:
"El Filibusterismo" is a novel by Dr. José Rizal, published in 1891 as a sequel to his first
novel Noli Me Tangere. This literary masterpiece explores the harsh realities of Spanish
colonial Filipino society, exposing the injustice and corruption that prevailed at the time.
This article analyzes the various themes and literary devices Rizal used in El
Filibusterismo to convey his message and criticize the colonial regime. Body:
1. Historical Background The novel is set in the late 19th century when the
Philippines was under Spanish colonial rule. Rizal uses this context to highlight
the political and social issues of the time. He describes the oppression of
Filipinos under the Spanish colonial government, the abuse of power by monks,
and the differences in social class in Filipino society.
2. Themes Rizal incorporates a variety of themes into his novels, including social
justice, nationalism, and the corruption of those in power. He exposes the
corruption and greed of the ruling classes that lead to the exploitation of the poor
and the marginalization of the masses. The novel also emphasizes the
importance of education, critical thinking and collective action in bringing about
social change. .
3. Literary Techniques Rizal employs a variety of literary techniques to effectively
convey his message. For example, he utilizes imagery to address the abusive
idea of the Spanish pilgrim government, for example, the personality of Padre
Damaso, who typifies the bad idea of the ministers. He additionally utilizes
incongruity to feature the bad faith of people with significant influence, especially
the monks who teach about virtues while taking part in unethical demonstrations.
Conclusion: El Filibusterismo" is a strong scholarly work that uncovered the cruel real
factors of Philippine society during the Spanish pioneer time frame. Rizal criticizes the
colonial system well in this book and emphasizes the need for social justice,
nationalism, and collective action. His use of various literary devices enhances the
message's depth and complexity, making it a timeless masterpiece that resonates with
readers to this day.