The Three Key Fields of Study
- Anthropology: A scientific field focused on the origins and physical evolution of humans, as well as the wide variety of cultures we have developed throughout history. It examines how people adjust to their surroundings, and how we form belief systems, traditions, and forms of artistic expression.
- Sociology: The study of human communities, the ways people interact with one another, and the frameworks that organize society. It investigates how social groups, institutions such as family or religion, and broader social trends influence individual lives and drive shifts within society.
- Political Science: The examination of governing bodies, political structures, how power is distributed and used, and the actions of people within political systems. It explores how groups make decisions together, and how laws and the rights and duties of citizens function within a country.
Main Areas of Focus
- Socialization and Enculturation: The processes through which people acquire and adopt the accepted behaviors, beliefs, and expected roles of the community they live in.
- Cultural Relativism versus Ethnocentrism: The contrast between viewing other cultures on their own terms with respect, and the tendency to judge other societies solely by the standards and beliefs of one’s own culture.
- Social and Political Transformation: How worldwide integration, movement of people, and new technologies reshape communities, institutions, and ways of life.
- Governance and Society: The roles and responsibilities of the government, the role of independent groups and citizens in public life, and the principles of fundamental human rights.
Learning Area: Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics
Classification: Core Subject
Track/Strand: All Tracks/Strands
Type of Material: Self-Learning Modules
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- UCSP Module 1 – The Nature, Goals, and Perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science
- UCSP Module 2 – The Concept of Society
- UCSP Module 3 – Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism
- UCSP Module 4 – Human Capacity for Culture
- UCSP Module 5 – Socialization
- UCSP Module 6 -Sociological Perspective of Society
- UCSP Module 7 – Forms and Functions of State and Non-state Institution
- UCSP Module 8 – Functions and Importance of Education in the Society
- UCSP Module 9 – Concept, Characteristics, and Forms of Stratification Systems
- UCSP Module 10 – Government Programs and Initiative in Addressing Social Inequalities
- UCSP Module 11 – Ways to Address Local, National, and Global Inequalities
- UCSP Module 12 – Human Adaptation on New Challenges in the Physical, Social, and Cultural Environment
Understanding Culture Society and Politics
Quarter 1: Week 1 – Module 1
After going through this module, you are expected to:
Discuss the nature, goals and perspectives in/of anthropology, sociology and
political science
Specific Learning Objective
- identify the nature, goals and perspectives of Anthropology, Sociology and
Political Science; - explain the different perspectives of anthropology, sociology and
political science
This activity will enable you to assess your prior knowledge from the topic that will be discussed in this lesson. Have fun and good luck!
Pre-Test
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
- It defines how people relate to nature and their physical environment.
A. Politics C. Culture
B. Anthropology D. Sociology - It always describes human, human behaviour and human societies around the world.
A. Sociology C. Political Science
B. Anthropology D. Culture - It is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
A. Sociology C. Political Science
B. Anthropology D. Culture - It is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
A. Politics C.Culture
B. Anthropology D. Sociology - It is a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some
person or thing.
A. Beliefs C. Traditions
B. Customs D. Norms - This term means scientific study of man or human beings.
A. Politics C. Culture
B. Anthropology D. Sociology - It refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary anthropology.
A. Nature of politics C. Nature of culture
B. Nature of anthropology D. Nature of sociology - It attempts to explain how the social world operates.
A. Political theory C. Anthropological theory
B. Sociological theory D. Cultural theory - It is used to analyse and explain objects of social study, and facilitate organizing
sociological knowledge.
A. Theoretical perspective C. Cultural perspective
B. Conflict perspective D. Functionalist perspective - It sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of
resources,power, and inequality.
A. Theoretical perspective C. Cultural perspective
B. Conflict perspective D. Functionalist perspective
The nature, goals and perspectives of anthropology, sociology and
political science
- Anthropology
relates to sociology, it always describes human, human behaviour and human societies around the world. It is a comparative science that examines all societies. The term anthropology means scientific study of man or human beings.
Cultural anthropology studies, human societies and elements of cultural life. An example of cultural anthropology is the Linguistic anthropology which focuses on language in a certain society. The goal of studying anthropology is to understand the origin human evolution and the diverse forms of its existence throughout time. The study of Man and its various aspects is known as Anthropology. It may be a subject of science and arts. It is a branch of sociology. It describes human, human behaviour and human societies and it examines all societies around the world. It also describes the ancestors through time and space in relation to its environmental, social relations, and culture - Sociology
is the study of human social relationships and institutions. Sociology’s subject matter is diverse, ranging from crime to religion, from the family to the state, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture, and from social stability to radical change in whole societies. The purpose of sociology is to understand how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding cultural and social structures.
Sociology is a social science; it belongs to the family of social sciences. As a social science, focuses its aspects on man, his social manners, social activities and social life. The goal of sociology is to help you understand how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by the surrounding cultural and social structures - Political Science
is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions. It is a branch of sociology; it essentially deals with the large-scale actions of humans, and group mentality it is a discipline that deals with several aspects such as the study of state and government. It deals with the nature and formation of the state and attempts to understand its forms and functions. The goal of Political Science is to constantly deepen the knowledge, discover progress and protect the quality of life within a group, community, country, and the world. Thus, it is the study of power relationships and competing interests among states around the world. - Anthropological perspectives
are culture, cultural relativism, fieldwork, human diversity, holism, bio-cultural focus. The four main perspectives of Anthropology are the cross-cultural or comparative emphasis, its evolutionary/historical emphasis, its ecological emphasis, and its holistic emphasis . An example for this is the analysis and solutions of the different aspects of the society such as the environment issues of pollution, the issues on health and medicine and other issues related to the human activities. - Sociological perspective
introduces the discipline of sociology, including something about its history, questions, theory, and scientific methods, and what distinguishes it from other social science disciplines. Central features include social interaction and relationships, social contexts, social structure, social change, the significance of diversity and human variation, and the critical, questioning character of sociology. It also explores what sociologists do.
Sociology includes three major theoretical perspectives:
- the functionalist perspective;
- the conflict perspective; and
- the symbolic interaction perspective
- Theoretical perspective
is used to analyse and explain objects of social study, and facilitat organizing sociological knowledge. In functionalist perspective, societies are thought to function like organisms, with various social institutions working together like organs to maintain and reproduce societies. The conflict perspective sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality. - Political science perspective
studies the tendencies and actions of people which cannot be easily quantified or examined. Political science is more focused than most social sciences. It sticks to the political arena and to the realm of politics, either dealing with situations with two competing sides or the lateral decisions that affect the group as a whole. An example is the study of democracy as a form of government and why is democracy considered as the best form of government.
Activity . Jumbled Letters
Directions:
There are five words that you can find below; however, the letters are jumbled. A short description is provided to help you identify the words. Kindly write the correct word/phrase on the blanks provided. Write your answer in your
notebook.
- GYOLOPORTHAN -Scientific study of man or human beings.
- GYOLOICOS -Study of human social relationships and institutions.
- CALITILOP ECNEICS – A social science that deals with humans and their
interactions.
4 . ERUTLUC – Consists of beliefs, behaviours, objects, and other
characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society.
- SFEILEB – A state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed
in some person or thing.
Activity 4. Give me the details
Directions: Enumerate the perspectives of anthropology, sociology and political science. Then, give examples of how they are being used in society. Write your answers in your activity notebook.
A. Anthropology
| Perspectives | Examples |
| 1 2 3. |
B. Sociology
| Perspectives | Examples |
| 1 2 3. |
B. Political Science
| Perspectives | Examples |
| 1 2 3. |
Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to master and strengthen the basic concepts you have learned from this lesson.
Activity 1: Converging Radial
Complete the diagram by writing the importance of knowing the perspective of anthropology, sociology and political science.
PERSPECTIVE OF Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology
Process Questions:
- What is the importance of knowing the perspective of the ff:
a. Anthropology
b. Sociology
c. Political Science
DEEPEN – Activity No. 1 My Own Collage
Directions: Using various materials like pictures in magazines, newspapers and brochures. Create a collage that reflects your understanding of anthropology, sociology and political science. Use a legal size bond paper (long) in Refer to the rubric for scoring.
Rubric for Collage Making
Table
| Category | 5 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creativity | All of the graphics or objects used in the collage reflect a degree of student creativity in their display | Most of the graphics or objects used in the collage reflect student creativity in their display | Only a few graphics or objects reflect student creativity, but the ideas were typical rather than creative. | None of the graphics or objects reflects student creativity. |
| Design | Graphics are cut to an appropriate size, shape and are arranged neatly. Care has been taken to balance the pictures across the area. Items are glued neatly and securely | 1-2 graphics are lacking in design or placement. There may be a few smudges or glue marks. | 3-4 graphics are lacking in design or placement. Too much background is showing. There are noticeable smudges or glue marks. | Graphics are not an appropriate size or shape. Glue marks are evident. Most of the background is showing. It appears little attention was given to designing the collage. |
| Number of Items | The collage includes 10 or more items, each different. | The collage includes 7 different items. | The collage includes 5 different items. | The collage contains fewer than 5 different items. |
| Time and Effort | Much time and effort went into the planning and design of the collage. | Class time was used wisely. Student could have put in more time and effort at home. | Class time was not always used wisely, but student did do some additional work at home. | Class time was not used wisely and the student put in no additional effort. |
| Title and Explanation (ON BACK OF COLLAGE) | The title is catchy and creative and related to the collage. The explanation provides insight and meaning. | A title is provided that relates to the collage. The explanation describes the purpose of creating the collage. | Title and explanation are incomplete and partially relate to the collage | No title or explanation! |
Gauge Activity 1. Summative Assessment
Directions: True or False. Analyze each statement. Write T If the statement is true and write F if the statement is false. Write your answer in your activity notebook.
__1. Culture is defined as how people relate to nature and their physical environment.
____ 2. The term “Politics” means scientific study of man or human beings.
________3. Theoretical perspective is used to analyse and explain objects of social
study, and facilitate organizing sociological knowledge.
________4. Anthropology always describes human, human behaviour and human
societies around the world.
________5. Beliefs refer to the state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence
is placed in some person or thing.
________6. Cultural perspective sees social life as a competition, and focuses on
the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.
________7. Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
________8. Sociological theory attempts to explain how the social world operates
________9. Political Science, social science that deals with humans and their
interactions.
________10. Nature of politics refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary
anthropology
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Understanding Culture Society and Politics
Quarter 1: Week 2 – Module 2
Target
Culture and society are complexly related. As the society changes, culturefollows and vice versa. Today, we consider the world very complicated, henceit isvery important to pay attention to the interplay of society and culture. Thesetwoare fundamentals in understanding human behavior, conduct and activitiesandsocial groups against the backdrop of globalization and industrialization. Therefore, students as individuals and vital members of the society are expected to valuetheirroles in the society, apply the knowledge they learned fromschool, andtranslatethe gained knowledge/ideas into actions beneficial to nation building. In your preceding lesson, you have learned about the nature, goalsandperspectives in/of anthropology, sociology and political science. Anthropologydeals with the study of human culture particularly the components, characteristics,functions, modes, and adaptation of culture, as well as culture valuesandpractices (Ariola, 2012). Sociology deals with the study of society andsocial
interactions taking place therein (Arcinas, 2016). Political is a study andresearchabout human activity that deals, to a certain extent, with power, conflict, anddecision making (Francisco and Francisco, 2015). In short, it deals withstudyof
the state, its institutions, its laws and processes. This lesson will provide you with information and various activities that will
help you understand the concepts, aspects and changes in/of culture andsociety.
After going through this lesson, you are expected to analyze the concepts, aspects and changes in/of culture and society (UCSP11/12SPU-lb-3).
Specific Learning Objectives
- explain the concept of society and culture in anthropological and sociological
perspective; - describe some major characteristics of society and culture;
- differentiate between the various meanings of culture within society; and4. appreciate the significance of culture in the society
Jumpstart Answer the diagnostic activities below to check on what youknow about the topic. Have fun and good luck!
Activity 1 Picture Analysis
Directions: Write your impression/s about the pictures/images below. Useseparate sheet for your answer.
Activity 2. Write the Difference
Directions: Copy the diagrams below in a separate sheet of paper. Writethedifference between culture and society.
Discover
The Concept of Society
Meaning and Nature of Society
According to sociologist, a society is a group of people with commonterritory,interaction, and culture. Arcinas (2016) in his book, Undertanding Culture, Society, and Politics, defined society as group of people who share a common territorysndculture. It is a group of people living together in a definite territory, having asenseof belongingness, mutually interdependent of each other, and followa certainwayof life. Society is deerived from the Latin term “societas”, fromsocius, whichmeanscompanion or associate. Thus, it refers to all people, collectively regardedasconstituting a community of related, interdependent individuals living inadefiniteplace, following a certain mode of life (Ariola, 2012).
Definition of society has two types – the functional definitionandthestructural definition. From the functional point of view, society is definedasacomplex of groups in reciprocal relationships, interacting upon one another, enabling human organisms to carry on their life-activities and helping eachpersonto fulfill his wishes and accomplish his interests in association withhis fellows. From the structural point of view, society is the total social heritage of folkways,
mores and institutions; of habits, sentiments and ideals. The important aspect of society is the system of relationships, the pattern of the norms of interactionbywhich the members of the society maintain themselves. The following are reasons people live together as a society (Ariola, 2012):\
a. For survival – (Survival of the fittest Herbert Spencer) No man is an island. No man can live alone. Frombirth to death, man always dependsn upon his parents and from others. The care, support, and protection given by themareimportnt factors for survival.
b. Feeling of gregariousness (pagiging makisama) – This is the desire of people to be with other people, esecially of their own culture. People flocktogetherfor emotional warmth and belongingness. the need for approval, sympathy and understanding to which the individual belongsisapsychosocial need. Among Filipinos, the feeling of gregariousnessis found in all levels of society, especially among the lower socio-econmic classess. The more the person is needy, the morehecraves sympathy and understanding from someone else.
c. Specialization – Teachers, businessmen, students, physicians, nurses, lawyers, pharmacists, and other professionals organizethemselves into societies or associations to promote andprotecttheir own professions.
Characteristics of Society
Society comprises of a group of people who share a common culture, live in a particular area and feel themselves to constitute a unified and distinct entity. Society or human society is a group of people related to each other through persistent relations such as kinship, marriage, social status, roles and social networks. By extension, society denotes the people of a region or country, sometimes even the world, taken as a whole. Society has the following characteristics:
- It is a social system. A social system consists of individuals interacting with each other. A system consists of sub-parts whereby a change in one part affects the other parts. Thus, a change in one group of individuals will affect the stability of the other parts of the system.
- It is relatively large. The people must be socialy integratedtobeconsidered relatively large than if the people are individually scattered. Thus, the people in a family, clan, tribe, neighborhood, communityaresocially integrated to be relatively large in scope.
- It socializes its members and from those from without. Since most of society’s members are born to it, they are taught the basic normsandexpectations. Those who come from other societies, before being acceptedas functioning members, are socialized and taught the basic normsandexpectations of the society.
- It endures, produces and sustains its members for generations. For society to survive, it must have the ability to produce, endure and sustain its new members for at least several generations. For instance, if a society cannot assist its members during their extreme conditions of hunger and poverty, that society will not survive long.
- It holds its members through a common culture. The individuals in a society are held together because that society has symbols, norms, values,patterns of interaction, vision and mission that are commonly shared by the members of such society.
- It has clearly-defined geographical territory. The members in a society must live in a certain specific habitat or place and have a common belongingness and sense of purpose.
Characteristics of Society other references (ViValp12, Phonex13, Rex10)
The characteristics of society are the basic features that make a group of people function as a social unit. Key characteristics include:
- Population – A society consists of people who live together and interact with one another.
- Territory – Most societies occupy a specific geographic area where members live and conduct their activities.
- Culture – Society shares common beliefs, values, customs, traditions, language, and norms that guide behavior.
- Social Interaction – Members communicate and interact regularly through relationships, institutions, and social groups.
- Organization and Institutions – Society has structured systems such as family, education, government, religion, and the economy that help maintain order.
- Cooperation – People work together to achieve common goals and meet collective needs.
- Social Control – Rules, laws, customs, and sanctions regulate behavior and promote social order.
- Continuity and Change – Society persists over time through the transmission of culture but also adapts to social, economic, political, and technological changes.
- Interdependence – Individuals and groups depend on one another for survival, resources, services, and social support.
- Common Identity – Members often share a sense of belonging and recognize themselves as part of the same community or society.
Major Functions of Society
A society is important because they have the following functions:
- It provides a system of socialization. Knowledge and skills, dominant patterns of behavior, moral and social values, and aspects of personality are transmitted to each members, especially to the young. the family, the peer group, the school, the church and other government and non-government organizations play a role in the individual’s development.
- It provides the basic needs of its members. Food, clothing, shelter, medicine, education, transportations and communication facilities, among others must be provided by society to satisfy the basic needs of its members.
- It regulates and controls people’s behavior. Conformity to the prevailing norms of conduct ensures social control. The police, armedforces, law enforcement agencies and even the church and other government and non-government organizations exist as means of social control. Peace and order are created through a system of norms and formal organizations.
- It provides the means of social participation. Through social participation, the individuals in a society learn to interact with each other,present and discuss their concerns and solve their own problems or renew their commitment and values. the people are give the opportunities to contribute to their knowledge and skills for the betterment of their family, neighborhood and community. religious organizations, civic organizations, people’s organizations (PO) and non-government organizations (NGOs) do their part in community developement.
- It provides mutual support to the members. Mutual support is provided to the members of society in the form of relief in any formand solution to problems met by them. This form of assistance may come from the family, neighbors, clans, government and non-government agencies, civic and religious organizations
Types of Societies
Societies exist in particular places and times, and they change over time. Societies are organized in particular patterns, patterns that are shaped by a range of factors, including the way people procure food, the availability of resources, contact with other societies, and cultural beliefs. For example, people can change from herding to farming only if they have the knowledge, skills, and desire to do so and only in environments that will support agriculture.
As societies develop, changes take place in the social structures and relationships between people that characterize each type of society.
Some are jolted into the future by political events or changes in the global system, and some resist pressures to become modernized and continue to live in simpler social systems.
Sociologists and anthropologists (experts who study early and tribal cultures) identified different types and classification of societies. Below are the different types of societies as mentioned by Ariola (2012) in his book Sociology and Anthropology with Family Planning:
| According to Economic and Material System | According to Evolutionary View | According to People’s Subsistence |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pre-class Societies– They are characterized by communal ownership of property and division of labor.Examples of these societies are earliest clans and tribes. | 1. Simple Societies– These were predominantly small, nomadic and leadership is unstable. The people had no specialization of skills, thus they lived in a simple life. | 1. Food Gathering Societies (more than 16,000 years ago)– The people survived from day to day through hunting larger animals, collecting shellfish and vegetable gathering. Their tools were made of stones, wood and bones. |
| According to Economic and Material System | According to Evolutionary View | According to People’s Subsistence |
|---|---|---|
| 2. Asiatic Societies– The people are economically self-sufficient but their leaders are despotic and powerful. | 2. Compound Societies– Two or more simple societies merged to form a new and bigger society. These societies tended to be predominantly settled agricultural societies and were characterized by a division into four or five social classes. | 2. Horticultural Societies(12,000 to 15,000 years ago)– The people planted seeds as a means of production for subsistence. |
| According to Economic and Material System | According to Evolutionary View | According to People’s Subsistence |
|---|---|---|
| 3. Ancient Societies– These are characterized by private land ownership. The rich (those who haves) owned big tract of private properties while the poor (those who have-nots) worked as laborers. Thus, wealth is limited to a few people. | 3. Societies– These are completely integrated, more definite in political and religious structure and more complex division of labor. Considerable progress in infrastructure and knowledge in arts had taken place. | 3. Pastoral SocietiesMost of the people are nomadic who follow their herds in quest of animals for food and clothing to satisfy their needs. They raised animals to provide milk, fur and blood for protein. These societies typically are relatively small, wandering communities organized along male-centered kinship groups. |
| According to Economic and Material System | According to Evolutionary View | According to People’s Subsistence |
|---|---|---|
| 4. Feudal Societies– The aristocrats (feudal lords) owned the wealth of the country due to their ownership of big tracts of lands. The peasants worked on the lands of the feudal lords with only few benefits received by them. However, these types of societies collapsed due to the rise of cities and metropolis as a result of the rise of trades and industries. | 4. Militant Societies– These are characterized by the following: (a) the existence of military organization and military rank; (b) individual lives and private possessions are at the disposal of the State; and (c) individual activities such as recreation, movements, satisfaction of biological needs, and production of goods are totally regulated by the State. In other words, individuals exist to serve the State. | 4. Agricultural Societies– In the early agricultural societies, people used plow than hoe in food production. By the use of plow, it turns the topsoil deeper allowing for better aerating and fertilizing thus improving better yield when harvested. Irrigation farming was introduced which resulted to a larger yield of production that can even feed large number of people who did not know how to produce food by themselves. |
| According to Economic and Material System | According to Evolutionary View | According to People’s Subsistence |
|---|---|---|
| 5. Capitalist SocietiesThese societies existed in societies where two classes of people appeared. The bourgeoisie (property owners) who owned the capital and the means of production and the proletariat (the laborers or workers) who are compelled to work for the capitalists or sell their small properties to the capitalists. | 5. Industrial SocietiesThese societies are characterized by the following: (a) people elect their representatives to protect their individual initiatives; (b) freedom of belief, religion, production of industrial goods exist; (c) disputes and grievances are settled through peaceful arbitration; and (d) business organizations appear where cooperative efforts between management and labor are based on contractual agreement. In other words, individual freedom, rights and initiatives are being protected. | 5. Industrial SocietiesThese societies began in the 18th century during the Industrial Revolution and gained momentum by the turn of the 19th century. This period is characterized by the use of machines as means of food production. Mass production of guns, invention of steam locomotives and large production of steel, and well-coordinated labor force took place. Thus, the people began to be highly skilled and highly diversified in their occupation. |
| According to Economic and Material System | According to Evolutionary View | According to People’s Subsistence |
|---|---|---|
| 6. Democratic Societies– These societies are characterized by free enterprise where people are free to engage in any lawful business for profit or gain. People had to work on their own livelihood according to what the law mandates. | 6. Post-Industrial Societies– These are characterized by: (a) spread of computer machines and existence of information and communication; (b) inventions and discoveries in medicines, agriculture, business whether in physical and natural sciences emerged; and (c) pollution, diseases, calamities are prevalent as a result of the use of advanced technology. | 5. Industrial SocietiesThese societies began in the 18th century during the Industrial Revolution and gained momentum by the turn of the 19th century. This period is characterized by the use of machines as means of food production. Mass production of guns, invention of steam locomotives and large production of steel, and well-coordinated labor force took place. Thus, the people began to be highly skilled and highly diversified in their occupation. |
UCSP – MODULE 2
50 IDENTIFICATION QUESTIONS
- It is a group of people sharing a common territory, interaction, and culture.
- It is defined as a complex whole consisting of knowledge, beliefs, values, customs, and capabilities acquired and transmitted from one generation to another.
- It is the Latin root word meaning “companion” or “associate” from which society is derived.
- He defined culture as a complex whole in the 1860s.
- This refers to the desire of people to be with others for emotional warmth and belongingness.
- These are tangible or physical objects created and used by people in a society.
- These are intangible ideas, beliefs, values, norms, and language shared by a group.
- It is the process of learning and acquiring the culture of one’s society.
- It is known as the “storehouse of culture” used for communication.
- These are culturally defined standards of what is good, desirable, or important.
- These are specific rules or standards that guide appropriate behavior in society.
- This type of norm tells people what actions they should do.
- This type of norm tells people what actions they should NOT do.
- Also called customs; these are routine ways of behaving with no serious punishment if broken.
- Strict norms based on moral and ethical standards that distinguish right from wrong.
- Formalized norms written down and enforced by government authorities.
- A type of society characterized by communal ownership of property and simple division of labor.
- A society where people survive by hunting animals, fishing, and gathering wild plants.
- A society where people plant seeds and crops as their main source of food.
- A society that relies on raising and herding animals for survival.
- A society that uses machines and technology for mass production of goods.
- The belief that one’s own culture is superior and better than others.
- The belief that one’s own culture is inferior compared to other cultures.
- The principle of understanding a culture based on its own context and values.
- The spread or transfer of cultural traits from one group or society to another.
- The process where individuals adopt the behavioral patterns of another culture.
- Occurs when a smaller group fully adopts the culture of a larger or dominant society.
- It refers to the actual behavior and practices of people in daily life.
- It refers to the ideal standards and values that a society claims to follow.
- It is the feeling of confusion or disorientation when encountering an unfamiliar culture.
- It is the gap or delay when one part of culture changes faster than another.
- A smaller group within a larger culture with its own distinct traits.
- Cultural patterns that strongly oppose the main values of the larger society.
- It means culture is constantly changing, flexible, and able to adjust to new conditions.
- It means culture is not inherited biologically but must be learned.
- It means all parts of culture are connected and work together as a whole.
- It is the reason people live together to ensure safety, food, and protection.
- It is the process of copying or duplicating the behavior and values of others.
- It is the process of finding something that already existed but was previously unknown.
- It is the creation of something new or original by combining existing knowledge.
- It is a society where private land ownership exists and wealth belongs to a few individuals.
- It is a society divided into two classes: the owners of capital and the workers.
- It is the ability of different cultures to coexist and respect each other despite differences.
- It is the political control of one nation over another that brings cultural changes.
- It refers to the differences and variety of customs, beliefs, and practices across groups.
- It serves as the “trademark” or shared identity of the people in a society.
- It provides knowledge, skills, and values to the young members of society.
- It regulates behavior and maintains peace and order in the community.
- It is the general term for the way culture evolves and transforms over time.
- It is the system of relationships and norms that holds members of a society together.
🔑 ANSWER KEY
- Society
- Culture
- Socius / Societas
- E.B. Taylor
- Gregariousness
- Material Culture
- Non-Material Culture
- Enculturation / Socialization
- Language
- Values
- Norms
- Prescriptive Norm
- Proscriptive Norm
- Folkways
- Mores
- Laws
- Pre-class Society
- Food-Gathering Society
- Horticultural Society
- Pastoral Society
- Industrial Society
- Ethnocentrism
- Xenocentrism
- Cultural Relativism
- Diffusion
- Acculturation
- Assimilation
- Real Culture
- Ideal Culture
- Culture Shock
- Culture Lag
- Subculture
- Counterculture
- Dynamic / Adaptive / Flexible
- Learned
- Integrated / Holistic / Systemic
- Survival
- Imitation
- Discovery
- Invention
- Ancient Society
- Capitalist Society
- Accommodation
- Colonization
- Cultural Diversity
- Culture
- Socialization
- Social Control
- Cultural Change
- Social Structure / Social System
📝 UCSP – MODULE 2
50 IDENTIFICATION QUESTIONS
- It is a group of people living together in a definite territory, sharing common culture and interdependence.
- It comes from the Latin word societas meaning companion or associate.
- Who defined society as a group sharing common territory and culture?
- Who defined society as the collective community of related, interdependent individuals?
- This definition views society as a complex of groups interacting to fulfill life activities.
- This definition views society as the total social heritage of folkways, mores, and institutions.
- It is the desire of people to be with others for emotional warmth and belongingness.
- One of the main reasons people live together to ensure protection and survival.
- It refers to the specialization of work and professions among members of society.
- It is a social system where parts interact and a change in one affects the others.
- It is the characteristic of society where members are taught norms and values.
- It is the characteristic of society where it exists and continues for many generations.
- It is the characteristic of society where members share symbols, norms, and values.
- It is the characteristic of society where members occupy a specific place or area.
- It is the type of society with communal ownership of property and simple division of labor.
- It is the type of society where leaders are powerful and people are economically self-sufficient.
- It is the type of society defined by private land ownership and a gap between rich and poor.
- It is the type of society where lords own lands and peasants work for them.
- It is the type of society divided into owners of capital and laborers/workers.
- It is the type of society where people have freedom to engage in lawful business.
- It is the type of society that is small, nomadic, and has unstable leadership.
- It is formed when two or more simple societies merge into one larger society.
- It is a society with complex structure, advanced knowledge, and infrastructure.
- It is a society where the state controls almost all activities and resources.
- It is a society with elections, individual rights, and contractual labor agreements.
- It is a society focused on information, technology, and communication systems.
- It is the earliest type of society surviving through hunting and gathering.
- It is a society relying on planting seeds and crops for food.
- It is a society that raises and follows herds of animals for survival.
- It uses plows and irrigation to produce large amounts of food.
- It uses machines and factories for mass production of goods.
- He defined culture as a complex whole acquired and transmitted from generation to generation.
- It refers to the customary, ordinary ways of doing daily activities.
- It is the general term for all rules and standards of behavior.
- These are norms that tell us what actions we should perform.
- These are norms that tell us what actions we should avoid or not do.
- These are strict norms based on moral standards of right and wrong.
- These are norms written down and enforced by government authorities.
- These are tangible objects created and used by people in a culture.
- These are intangible ideas, beliefs, values, and language of a group.
- It means culture is not biological but is learned and passed on.
- It means culture is always changing, flexible, and able to adjust.
- It means all parts of culture work together as one connected system.
- It means culture is shared among members and gives them identity.
- It is the process of teaching and learning culture within a society.
- It is the reason people organize into groups to protect their profession.
- It is the breakdown of a society due to conflict, absorption, or loss of unity.
- It refers to the way of life, beliefs, and practices shared by a group.
- It is the feeling of belongingness and connection among members of society.
- It is the relationship of mutual dependence and help among members of society.
🔑 ANSWER KEY
- Society
- Socius / Societas
- Dr. Myla Arcinas
- Dr. Mariano Ariola
- Functional Definition
- Structural Definition
- Gregariousness
- Survival
- Specialization
- Social System
- Socialization
- Endurance / Sustainability
- Common Culture
- Geographical Territory
- Pre-class Society
- Asiatic Society
- Ancient Society
- Feudal Society
- Capitalist Society
- Democratic Society
- Simple Society
- Compound Society
- Doubly Compound Society
- Militant Society
- Industrial Society
- Post-Industrial Society
- Food-Gathering Society
- Horticultural Society
- Pastoral Society
- Agricultural Society
- Industrial Society
- E.B. Taylor
- Folkways
- Norms
- Prescriptive Norms
- Proscriptive Norms
- Mores
- Laws
- Material Culture
- Non-Material Culture
- Learned
- Dynamic / Adaptive
- Integrated / Holistic
- Shared
- Enculturation / Socialization
- Specialization
- Dissolution
- Culture
- Belongingness
- Interdependence