Question

Lecturer C narrates: "I observe that when there is an English-speaking foreigner in class, more often than not, his classmates perceive him to be superior." To which Filipino trait does this point (LORIMAR-FL)?

A) Bayanihan spirit
B) Colonial mentality
C) Kapwa (shared identity)
D) Malasakit (compassion)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Colonial mentality, as the classmates perceive the English-speaking foreigner as superior due to historical influence and perception of being more educated or skilled.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is B) Colonial mentality. Lecturer C's narration suggests that the classmates perceive the English-speaking foreigner as superior, which is a manifestation of colonial mentality. Colonial mentality refers to the attitude and perception of superiority that people may have towards foreigners who come from colonizing or imperialist countries.

In this case, the perception of superiority is attributed to the English-speaking foreigner due to the historical influence of the United States in the Philippines and the perception that English-speaking individuals are more educated or skilled.