The Inculation of Nationalism in Philippine Secondary Education Through the SEDP

Abstract

It is usually thought of that the youth do not involve themselves in rallies or the like because they are apathetic. In some cases this may be true. But one must remember, that a good reason why the youth do not involve themselves in such a manner, is because such rallies are always dominated by people with an ideology. And this ideology is the thing that discourages the youth from participating. Because they have been taught to fear it and to shun any concept that pertains to it, particularly those that concern anti-imperialism. This study, though limited, presents the theory that this is a result of the youth's formal education, or more specifically secondary education. An education that instills a false sense of nationalism, masks the true state of Philippine society, and in so doing alienates the student from the plight of the marginalized and oppressed sectors.