Culture

What is Culture?

“Culture is composed of the customs, languages, beliefs, knowledge, and collective identities created by members of all social groups that comprise the social environment.” - American Sociological Association

Culture and Politics recognizes that in understanding the triumphs and hardships of cultural communities, individuals must use their knowledge to take deliberate action to enact positive change. Similarly, any political and/or social action taken must be informed by a deep understanding of the impacted community’s culture and history. Culture and Politics coordinators are dedicated to navigating the intersection of these two realms by delving into the exploration of culture, identity, and community. Our coordinators play a pivotal role in facilitating educational sessions on the rich history and diverse cultures of the Philippines and other BIPOC communities. The overarching goal is to empower members to critically examine how culture shapes their communities and individual identities. Moreover, Culture and Politics fosters political awareness and consciousness by disseminating information on current social justice and political events, with a particular focus on issues relevant to Pilipino, Pilipino-American, and other underrepresented communities. At its essence, Culture and Politics is a platform for empowering members to celebrate and harness the power of their culture, identity, and community through both social and political activism. In turn, creating a distinct culture, history, and legacy of their own.

Culturarium

Check out our Culturarium, our culture library that includes a collection of literature, movies, music, and other media recommended by our members! This includes resources that celebrate or educate about culture or/and social justice issues If you would like to recommend something to add to our collection, fill out the form linked below!

Some of our events!

Culture Week

Need a break from all the studying? Love movies and food? Want to learn more about different cultures? Movie Screenings are quarterly events wherein members can watch and discuss films that feature different countries and cultures!

Outure Retreat

Join Culture, Outreach, and Political Affairs this Spring Quarter for our annual Retreat!

This will be an opportunity to bond with other general members of PCE with no outside distractions. This will be a camping trip and we will be sleeping in tents and being in the great outdoors!