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3.1B: Culture and Society

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Culture is what differentiates one group or society from the next; different societies have different cultures.

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate between the various meanings of culture within society
  • Different societies have different cultures; a culture represents the beliefs and practices of a group, while society represents the people who share those beliefs and practices.
  • Material culture refers to the objects or belongings of a group of people, such as automobiles, stores, and the physical structures where people worship. Nonmaterial culture, in contrast, consists of the ideas, attitudes, and beliefs of a society.
  • In 18th and 19th century Europe, the term “culture” was equated with civilization and considered a unique aspect of Western society. Remnants of that colonial definition of culture can be seen today in the idea of ” high culture “.
  • During the Romantic Era, culture became equated with nationalism and gave rise to the idea of multiple national cultures.
  • Today, social scientists understand culture as a society’s norms, values, and beliefs; as well as its objects and symbols, and the meaning given to those objects and symbols.
  • civilization : An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political or technical development.
  • high culture : The artistic entertainment and material artifacts associated with a society’s aristocracy or most learned members, usually requiring significant education to be appreciated or highly skilled labor to be produced.
  • popular culture : The prevailing vernacular culture in any given society, including art, cooking, clothing, entertainment, films, mass media, music, sports, and style
  • nationalism : The idea of supporting one’s country and culture; patriotism.

Culture encompasses human elements beyond biology: for example, our norms and values, the stories we tell, learned or acquired behaviors, religious beliefs, art and fashion, and so on. Culture is what differentiates one group or society from the next.

Different societies have different cultures; however it is important not to confuse the idea of culture with society. A culture represents the beliefs and practices of a group, while society represents the people who share those beliefs and practices. Neither society nor culture could exist without the other.

Defining Culture

Almost every human behavior, from shopping to marriage to expressions of feelings, is learned. Behavior based on learned customs is not necessarily a bad thing – being familiar with unwritten rules helps people feel secure and confident that their behaviors will not be challenged or disrupted. However even the simplest actions – such as commuting to work, ordering food from a restaurant, and greeting someone on the street – evidence a great deal of cultural propriety.

Material culture refers to the objects or belongings of a group of people (such as automobiles, stores, and the physical structures where people worship). Nonmaterial culture, in contrast, consists of the ideas, attitudes, and beliefs of a society. Material and nonmaterial aspects of culture are linked, and physical objects often symbolize cultural ideas. A metro pass is a material object, but it represents a form of nonmaterial culture (namely capitalism, and the acceptance of paying for transportation). Clothing, hairstyles, and jewelry are part of material culture, but the appropriateness of wearing certain clothing for specific events reflects nonmaterial culture. A school building belongs to material culture, but the teaching methods and educational standards are part of education’s nonmaterial culture.

These material and nonmaterial aspects of culture can vary subtly from region to region. As people travel farther afield, moving from different regions to entirely different parts of the world, certain material and nonmaterial aspects of culture become dramatically unfamiliar. As we interact with cultures other than our own, we become more aware of our own culture – which might otherwise be invisible to us – and to the differences and commonalities between our culture and others.

The History of “Culture”

Some people think of culture in the singular, in the way that it was thought of in Europe during the 18th and early 19th centuries: as something achieved through evolution and progress. This concept of culture reflected inequalities within European societies and their colonies around the world; in short, it equates culture with civilization and contrasts both with nature or non-civilization. According to this understanding of culture, some countries are more “civilized” than others, and some people are therefore more “cultured” than others.

When people talk about culture in the sense of civilization or refinement, they are really talking about “high culture,” which is different from the sociological concept of culture. High culture refers to elite goods and activities, such as haute cuisine, high fashion or couture, museum-caliber art, and classical music. In common parlance, people may refer to others as being “cultured” if they know about and take part in these activities. Someone who uses culture in this sense might argue that classical music is more refined than music by working-class people, such as jazz or the indigenous music traditions of aboriginal peoples. Popular (or “pop”) culture, by contrast, is more mainstream and influenced by mass media and the common opinion. Popular culture tends to change as tastes and opinions change over time, whereas high culture generally stays the same throughout the years. For example, Mozart is considered high culture, whereas Britney Spears is considered pop culture; Mozart is likely to still be popular in 100 years, but Britney Spears will likely be forgotten by all but a few.

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This definition of culture only recognizes a single standard of refinement to which all groups are held accountable. Thus, people who differ from those who believe themselves to be “cultured” in this sense are not usually understood as having a different culture; they are understood as being uncultured.

Although we still see remnants of this idea of high culture today, it has largely fallen out of practice. Its decline began during the Romantic Era, when scholars in Germany – especially those concerned with nationalism – developed the more inclusive notion of culture as a distinct worldview. Although more inclusive, this approach to culture still allowed for distinctions between so-called “civilized” and “primitive” cultures. By the late 19th century, anthropologists changed the concept of culture to include a wider variety of societies, ultimately resulting in the concept of culture adopted by social scientists today: objects and symbols, the meaning given to those objects and symbols, and the norms, values, and beliefs that pervade social life.

This new perspective has also removed the evaluative element of the concept of culture; it distinguishes among different cultures, but does not rank them. For instance, the high culture of elites is now contrasted with popular or pop culture. In this sense, high culture no longer refers to the idea of being “cultured,” as all people have culture. High culture simply refers to the objects, symbols, norms, values, and beliefs of a particular group of people; popular culture does the same.

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In his book Politics , Aristotle posited that man is by nature a social animal and cannot be alone. According to him, human beings inherently seek interactions, which eventually leads to the formation of a society. However, it is a fact that society has also preceded the existence of man, and that the latter’s survival depends primarily on the social relationships embedded in society’s structures. It is this mutual dependence that allows both man and society to continue to exist.

The nature of a society can be seen in different components: (1) actions and interactions of human beings (social), (2) practices and traditions cultivated and maintained (cultural), and (3) power relations at play among actors (political) (Contreras, et.al.). Observing and analyzing society’s nature through these three components would enable us to better understand not only society, but more importantly, ourselves.

In this module, the learners will be acquainted with observing different social, cultural, and political phenomena happening around them. By introducing the key social science disciplines – Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science – and their respective perspectives, the learners will be guided in approaching these phenomena as they serve as toolkits of understanding and analysis in discussing social issues concerning democracy, human rights, and social justice. Lastly, this first module will serve as a framework for the succeeding modules that will tackle Filipino culture and society and different Philippine national issues.

Module Standards

Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs):

  • Discuss the nature, goals, and perspectives in anthropology, sociology, and political science.

Content Standards:

By the end of this module, learners are expected to demonstrate an understanding of:

  • Human cultural variation, social differences, social change, and political identities;
  • The rationale for studying anthropology, political science, and sociology.

Performance Standards:

By the end of this module, learners are expected to:

  • Acknowledge human cultural variation, social differences, social change, and political identities;
  • Adopt an open and critical attitude toward different social, political, and cultural phenomena through observation and reflection; and
  • Appreciate the value of disciplines of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science as social sciences.

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Lesson 1: Society and I

Lesson Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the student is expected to be able to:

  • Describe themselves according to their cultural, social, and political backgrounds;
  • Analyze how their backgrounds influence their identity (values, beliefs, behavior);
  • Recognize the concepts of culture, society, and politics and their respective elements; and
  • Examine how the cultural, social, and political phenomena happening around them continuously influence or change them as individuals.

Key Concepts

  • Agency – the power of an individual to change society or form a new one.
  • Beliefs – specific ideas that society holds to be true
  • Identity –  the set of perceived qualities that make an individual unique from the rest
  • Norms – rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members
  • Power – the ability to influence others
  • Symbols –  anything that carries a particular meaning recognized by people who share a culture
  • Values – culturally defined standards that people use to decide what is desirable, good, and beautiful

Self-Evaluation Form (Part 1)

Answer the following questions.

1.What do you already know about the lesson?

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2.What do you want to know more about the lesson?

  • Shaping My Identity

Do we create our own identities?

  • Our identities are said to be socially-constructed.
  •  According to the social-constructionist view, one’s identity is formed through our interaction with others and in relation to social, cultural, and political contexts. In other words, our identities are influenced by our society (Rice, 2021). 
  • Biodata, resume, and curriculum vitae tell much about our personal information. It contains our given name (sense of identity), surname (lineage), gender/sex (roles we conform to), the names of our parents and their jobs (social interaction and socioecnomic status), educational attainment (social status and mobility), religion (religious practices), ethnicity (language and culture), and political beliefs (exercise of power and inclinations).

How does society influence individuals (identities)?

  • Social groups and norms – the social groups that an individual belongs to also affect one’s creation and maintenance of identity as social groups and their members practice specific norms (family, ethnolinguistic group, churches, schools, fraternal relationships, organizations)
  • Can you cite some historical events that influence individuals?
  • The intermarriage of Filipino and Americans
  • Trade laws which swamp Filipino markets with American goods 
  • Filipinos’ undying love for “imported goods” and Duty-Free 
  • The passing of the Anti-Terror Law
  •  Martial Law and People Power
  • Can you give other national political events that influence individuals?
  • Example 1: Lumads evacuating from their communities because of militarization and armed conflict. 
  • Example 2: New policies enacted by school administrators changing students’ level and practice of freedom—stricter regulations on uniforms, the creation of more student-led clubs and organizations, and the practice of academic freedom. 
  • Example 3: Barangay and SK officials involving the locals in policy-making through consultations, or electoral frauds and violence during local elections
  • Can you give other examples of local events that influence individuals?
  • Observing, Interacting With, and Changing Society

What can you say about Filipino culture and society?

  • Symbols – anything that carries a particular meaning recognized by people who share a culture, e.g. the national flag represents our sovereign nationhood, the red cross is a recognized symbol of medical services, the Star and Crescent represents Islam.
  • Language – system of symbols that allows people to communicate with one another, e.g.. Arabic, Bisaya, Filipino Sign Language (FSL).
  • Norms – rules and expectations by which a society guides the behavior of its members.
  • Mores – norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance, e.g. gender roles or the concept of pagkalalake and pagkababae, reverence for the dead.
  • Folkways – norms for routine or casual interaction, e.g. paggalang, pagmamano
  • Example 1: In bullying incidents at schools (bully, bullied, spectator)
  • Example 2: Woke culture in social media, political inclinations (Dilawan, DDS)
  • Example 3: Community organizing, mobilization, bandwagoning, siding with the oppressors, repression of other individuals (marginalized and minorities: poor, indigenous peoples, PWDs, LGBTQ, etc.)
  • How do you exercise your power as a child, a student, and a friend?
  • Example of individuals who changed their societies (for better or for worse): Albert Einstein, Mikhail Gorbachev, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Jose Rizal, Mao Zedong, Ho Chi Minh, Mark Zuckerberg, Greta Thunberg, you (ourselves)  
  • How did these individuals change their societies? 
  • What are the reasons which drove them to be a catalyst of social change in their respective societies? 
  • What are the things that you will change in Philippine society?

Self-Evaluation Form (Part 2)

1.What have you learned from the lesson?

2.How will you apply the knowledge you have learned in this lesson in improving Philippine society?

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Synchronous Activities (In-class)

Activity 1: #MeMeMe (Motivational Activity)

Instructions. This activity is a simple getting-to-know-each-other drill. This will help prompt the students to see how the lesson relates to their personal lives. This will also help the teacher know more about their students.

Guide Questions.

  • I am ________ (given and last name). (identity and lineage)
  • I live in  ________ (address) with ________    (household members). (culture at home and people they socialize with most of the time)
  • My father/mother/guardian works as a/an ________    (job). (socioeconomic status)
  • I am ________ (nationality/ethnicity). I practice ________   (religion). (cultural and religious upbringing)
  • If there is a hashtag to describe me, it would be # ________    . (values, beliefs, behavior).

Activity 2: Safe Space (Reflective Assessment)

Instructions. Share your experiences as prompted by the guide question, and reflect about the lessons you learned from them.

Note to the Teacher: Form groups of three to five and have them share their output to each other. You may not share some of your answers that you feel uncomfortable to open up about.

Sample Guide Questions:

  • What Filipino tradition/s have you and your family been observing for a long time? How does the practice of this tradition impact your life as a child and individual? (cultural)
  • In a barkada, there are people who have different personalities. For you, how do the backgrounds of your friends affect how they behave inside your social circle? Reflect on your own behaviors as well. (social)
  • What do you think of the Philippine government’s response to the COVID pandemic? How do the COVID-related policies of the government affect you as an individual? (political)
  • As a Filipino, what aspect of our culture and society do you want to change? Why do you want this to change? What can you do to ensure that this change will take place? (practice of agency)

Asynchronous Activities (Take-home)

Activity 1: Me Starter Pack (Creative Assessment)

Instructions. Create your own “(Your Name) Starter Pack.” Create a picture compilation of the things that best represent your identity based on your sociocultural and political background and the things you want to change in society.

 “The Grew Up in the 90s Starter Pack” in https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fa/90/93/fa9093ea64e3fb994622681a813ac7b5.jpg

Activity 2: Praxis Time! (Creative Assessment)

Instructions. Create a short comic strip or set of conversation bubbles depicting a story whereby people share their knowledge on understanding and changing society.

Activity 3: Anonymous

Instructions. This activity is a short online survey among students using the Mentimeter template. ( https://www.mentimeter.com/app/templates ). The teacher can ask questions to the students and post the questions on a Mentimeter slide. The teacher will give the code to the students, and the latter will go to www.menti.com and input the code to participate in the activity. Students will be anonymous in this activity. This activity will encourage students to voice their opinions (although anonymously) on the cultural and sociopolitical phenomena happening in their society.

Example Guide Questions:

  • If there is one word to describe Philippine politics, what is it?
  • How much do you like Filipino culture? 10 being the highest, 1 being the lowest.
  • What current social issues strike you the most or have been affecting you in some way?
  • What can you say about the current lives of Filipinos in general?
  • What do you think of the government’s and Filipinos’ response to the COVID pandemic?
  • What changes do you want to happen?
  • What will the Philippines be like 10 years from now?

Self-paced Learning (Optional Activity)

Activity 1: Mapping My Identity

  • If identities are socially-constructed, why don’t we try to trace the attitudes, beliefs, and values we have to the norms, cultures, social groups/structures that helped create our identities?
  • Instructions . Watch the video “How Our Identities are Socially Constructed” as the basis of this activity. Get a pen and paper and start mapping your identity. You can create a mindmap to better illustrate your map. Link: https://youtu.be/uIuJT1n2vRY  

Rubric for Discussions

Rubric for Creative Outputs

Lesson 2: How Social Sciences Equip Us in Understanding People and Society Better

 Lesson Objectives

  • Recognize the perspectives/lessons from the three key disciplines of Social Sciences – Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science;
  • Differentiate the theories and methods employed by each discipline;
  • Determine how the theories/lessons from the Social Sciences can better equip them to understand people and society; and
  • Apply the lessons of the Social Sciences in their own praxis.
  • Anthropology – study of the human species, its immediate ancestors, and their cultures.
  • Moral Compass – signifies someone’s set of values and beliefs that guide them to what they believe as right or wrong in life. 
  • Political Science – study of governments and politics.
  • Praxis – an act of doing something or practice in relation to theory.
  • Social Sciences – the study of society, culture and politics based on social and political philosophy.
  • Sociology – the study of human interactions, social groups and institutions, whole societies, and the human world.

1,What do you already know about the lesson?

  • Broadening My Perspectives

Given that individuals also influence their society, how can they do that positively?

  • Do the best practices equipped with better understanding.
  • A better understanding of people and society would require for an individual to broaden their perspective.

How can individuals broaden their perspectives?

  • Social Sciences – the study of society, culture and politics based on social and political philosophy (Scott 2006, p.9; Retrieved from Lanuza and Raymundo), offer multitudes of disciplines with different perspectives about people and society — three key disciplines for UCSP: Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science.

Why should we learn these lessons (suspending judgement, empathy, and understanding power)?

  • Moral compass – signifies someone’s set of values and beliefs to guide them to what they believe as right or wrong in life. These beliefs dictate their actions which directly influences others/society.
  • Our moral compass is heavily influenced by our cultural, social, and political backgrounds. Coupled with individual agency, these backgrounds do not serve as limits, but as initial grounds and definitely not the final ones in acting (praxis) as active agents of change.

What are the different kinds of changes?

  • “The only constant thing in the world is change”.
  • According to Panopio, changes in culture bring in society and human beings; likewise, changes in society and human beings bring change in culture and politics. This phenomena is called social dynamics .
  • Example: Rise of the ilustrados as the educated Filipino elite
  • Example: The kind of lifestyle adopted in the “new normal” brought by the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Example: The transition from dictatorial to a democratic government through the People Power Revolution in 1986

Can you effect change in society?

  • Students’ answers to the question.
  • Highlight agency and praxis.
  • Sub-lesson 2: Praxis and Methods of the Social Sciences

Praxis – an act of doing something or practice (application of knowledge) in relation to theory (knowledge), informed and committed action to the search for truth and promotion of everyone’s freedom. 

How will you be able to put the theories and perspectives of Social Sciences to praxis?

Do you need to be a social scientist to practice these methods?

  • No. Anyone who wants to exercise their power (agency) can realize the potential of being a social scientist. We may not be experts, but some of these practices are also things we do in school or in life.

As a student, how will you practice or use these theories and methods in your own life?

Do you think that learning these theories and methods would benefit you? How?

  • Critical thinking
  • Responsible citizenship
  • Knowing the self more
  • Being more open-minded or sensitive to different cultures, peoples, and behaviors

Activity 1: QuiSSbee

Instructions. This activity may serve as a motivational activity for the class. Give a reading material before the class that the students can study. It is suggested that this material contain facts about the history of the three key disciplines of the Social Sciences. This activity will help you introduce the topic to them by going through the historical context of the topic. Material on this will be provided to the teacher.

Example questions: 

  • Who is the father of sociology? 
  • Where did the discipline of Political Science originate from?

Activity 2: The Ultimate Test

Instructions . This activity will prompt students to think about scenarios or issues that are debatable. The teacher must introduce here the concepts of cultural relativism, sociological imagination, and understanding the exercise of power. The teacher will post the questions “What will you do if…” and the students may answer the question. After all the questions are answered, the teacher will facilitate a mini open-forum among the students whereby they can speak up their minds and share their opinions.

Activity 3: Wearing the Shoes of a Social Scientist

Instructions. Before the activity starts, ask the students to prepare the following materials: three pieces of bond paper, scissors, markers, and coloring materials. Ask the students to draw the shoes of the following people: anthropologist, sociologist, and political scientist. Ask the students if they can do the functions of the aforementioned people. Highlight the commonalities and differences among the three.

Activity 1: Pledge! (Reflective Assessment)

Instructions. Write a 300-500 word essay about the most remarkable theory you learned in class so far. Explain how you would want to turn this theory into praxis. At the end of the paper, write a pledge that would commit to fulfill the task.

Self-paced Learning (Optional Activities)

Contreras, Antonio, Arleigh Ross dela Cruz, Denis Erasga, Cecile Fadrigon. (2016) . Understanding Culture, Society and Politics. The Padayon Series. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House.

David, R. & Samson, L. (2017). Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Heywood, Andrew. (2013). Politics. 4th Edition. Palgrave Macmillan.

Kottak, Conrad. (2008). Anthropology: The Exploration of Human Diversity. 13th Edition. McGraw- Hill.

Lanuza, Gerry & Raymundo, Sarah. (2016). Understanding Culture, Society and Politics. 1st Edition. Manila: Rex Book Store.

Macionis, John. (2019). Society: The Basics. 15th Edition. Pearson.

Scott, John. (2006). Social Theory: Central issues in sociology. London: Sage

Learning Materials

Gerry Lanuza & Sarah Raymundo. (2016). Lesson 1:The Birth and Growth of the Social Sciences. 

Understanding Culture, Society and Politics. First Edition. Manila: Rex Book Store (pp.2-15).

Heywood, Andrew. (2013). Politics. 4th Edition Palgrave Macmillan.

Macat. (2016, April 14). An introduction to the discipline of Anthropology [Video]. YouTube. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5aglbgTEig  

Macat. (2016, April 14). An introduction to the discipline of Sociology [Video]. YouTube. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32KG_ba_NJc  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzIcWW3FWSQ  

Panopio, I. & Rolda, R. (2007). Society and Culture, Introduction to Sociology and Anthrophology. 

Quezon City:  Katha Publishing Co., Inc.

BBC Ideas. (2019, June 6). Relativism: Is it wrong to judge other cultures? | A-Z of ISMs Episode 18 – 

BBC Ideas [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=518FR6SbY_k  

Crash Course. (2017, March 28). Sociology & the Scientific Method: Crash Course Sociology #3 

[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIwyNIdgJBE  

Ted Talks. (2014, April 23). The wisdom of sociology: Sam Richards at TEDxLacador [Video]. YouTube. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWD6g9CV_sc  

The School of Life. (2016, December 30). Why You Can Change The World [Video]. YouTube. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxiYsgyn1yU  

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Senior High School Core Subject: Understanding Culture, Society and Politics

Understanding Culture, Society and Politics is one of the core subjects under the senior high school curriculum . Some examples of the things that you will learn from taking this subject include:

  • Sharing of social and cultural backgrounds
  • Observations about social, political, and cultural behavior and phenomena
  • Observations on social, political, and cultural change
  • Definition of anthropology, political science, and sociology
  • Society as a group of people sharing a common culture
  • Culture as a complex whole
  • Dynamic, Flexible, & Adaptive
  • Shared and Contested (given the reality of social differentiation)
  • Learned through socialization or enculturation
  • Patterned social interactions
  • Integrated and at times unstable
  • Transmitted through socialization/enculturation
  • Requires language and other forms of communication
  • Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism as orientations in viewing other cultures
  • Looking back at Human Biocultural and Social Evolution
  • Biological evolution
  • The Neolithic Revolution
  • Early civilization and the rise of the state
  • Democratization
  • Becoming a member of society
  • Identity formation (identities, disciplines, and aspirations)
  • Norms and values
  • Statuses and roles (e.g. age, gender)
  • Social control (gossip, social ostracism, laws and punishments)
  • Forms of deviance (ritualism, retreatism, rebellion, and innovation)
  • Human dignity, rights, and the common good
  • Groups within society: Primary and Secondary
  • In-groups and out-groups
  • Reference groups
  • Cultural, social and political institutions
  • Descent and marriage (unilineal, matrilineal, patrilineal, bilateral)
  • Kinship by marriage
  • Kinship by ritual (Compadrazgo)
  • Family and the household
  • Nuclear, extended, and reconstituted families (separated, transnational)
  • Politics of kinship (political dynasty, alliances)
  • Political and leadership structures
  • States and nations
  • Traditional
  • Charismatic
  • Reciprocity
  • Redistribution
  • Market transactions
  • Markets and state
  • Banks and corporations
  • Cooperatives and trade unions
  • Transnational advocacy groups
  • Development agencies
  • International organizations
  • Productive citizenry
  • Self-actualization
  • Primary education as a human right
  • Institutionalized religions
  • Separation of church and state
  • Culture-specific syndromes and illnesses (e.g., “bughat”, ”usog”/”buyag”)
  • Systems of diagnosis, prevention and healing (e.g., traditional, western, alternative healing systems)
  • Health as a human right
  • Social desirables (wealth, power, prestige)
  • Open (Class)
  • Closed (Caste)
  • Access to social, political, and symbolic capital
  • Gender inequality
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Other minorities (e.g., persons with disabilities)
  • Global Inequality (relationships between states and nonstate actors in the global community)
  • Sources of social, cultural, and political change
  • Acculturation and assimilation
  • Social contradictions and tensions (e.g., Inter-ethnic conflicts, class struggle, armed conflict, terrorism, protests, gender issues)
  • Global warming and climate change
  • Transnational migration and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
  • Inclusive Citizenship and participatory governance
  • New forms of media and social networking
  • Social movements (e.g., environmentalism, feminism)

While studying, you will also be asked to demonstrate what you have learned by participating in class activities that may include the following:

  • Analyzing social, political, and cultural change
  • Identifying aspects of culture and society
  • Identifying forms of tangible and intangible heritage and the threats to these
  • Tracing kinship ties and social networks
  • Identifying characteristics of the systems of stratification
  • Analyzing key features of interrelationships in human evolution
  • Analyzing aspects of social organization
  • Comparing different social forms of social organization
  • Analyzing social and political  structures
  • Conducting participant observation
  • Examining stratification from the functionalist and conflict perspectives
  • Evaluating factors causing social, political, and cultural change
  • Suggesting ways to address global inequalities
  • Developing a plan of action for community-based response to change

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  1. What is the importance of understanding culture , society and politics

    Politics is what causes culture to develop. Politics and culture interact with one another. Politics has a significant impact on how culture develops. Therefore, the importance of the study of the nation's current objectives for human development. Learn more about development here: brainly.com/question/28011228 #SPJ2 Advertisement Answer

  2. 3.1B: Culture and Society

    High culture simply refers to the objects, symbols, norms, values, and beliefs of a particular group of people; popular culture does the same. High culture: Ballet is traditionally considered a form of "high culture". 3.1B: Culture and Society is shared under a CC BY-SA license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by LibreTexts.

  3. PDF Core Subject Title: Understanding Culture, Society and Politics

    culture and society (i.e., comparative, historical, structural-functional, interpretive, critical) 1. appreciate the nature of culture and society from the perspectives of anthropology and sociology 2. demonstrate a holistic understanding of culture and society 3. values cultural heritage and express pride of place without being ethnocentric 1.

  4. Why is important to understand the culture society and politics

    it is very important to understand the concept of culture society and politics because these things please an important role in in one's life . in the society you need to know about the behaviour of a society and politics for the general knowledge you need have the knowledge of general knowledge because you will get to know about affairs going o...

  5. PDF Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics

    interpretation of the theme, "Society and culture as a complex whole". ACTIVITY 2: Exhibit Directions: The teacher will conduct a one-day exhibit on the student learning outputs about society and culture which will be evaluated by 3 judges. Learning Competency 3: Identify aspects of culture and society Code: UCSP11/12DCS-Ic-8 ACTIVITY 1 ...

  6. Understanding Culture, Society and Politics through the Different

    In his book Politics, Aristotle posited that man is by nature a social animal and cannot be alone.According to him, human beings inherently seek interactions, which eventually leads to the formation of a society. However, it is a fact that society has also preceded the existence of man, and that the latter's survival depends primarily on the social relationships embedded in society's ...

  7. What is the relationship of culture,society and politics

    Relationship of culture, society and politics: Culture, society and politics are interconnected with each other. Culture refers to the ideas, knowledge, beliefs of a person living in a society. A society is a group of people with different cultural background. While, politics can be defined as a function of people in a society that works for ...

  8. Senior High School Core Subject: Understanding Culture, Society and

    Understanding Culture, Society and Politics is one of the core subjects under the senior high school curriculum. Some examples of the things that you will learn from taking this subject include: ... Starting points for the understanding of culture, society, and politics. Sharing of social and cultural backgrounds; Observations about social ...

  9. Understanding Culture, Society and Politics

    SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDYING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS. CULTURE. "Culture is the sum of all the forms of art, of love, and of thought, which, in the course of centuries, have. enabled man to be less enslaved." Culture is the invisible bond which ties people together. It refers to the pattern of human activity.

  10. Why understanding culture society and politics important?

    Answer: The combination of qualities of Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics has given one's minded many impacts and significance especially when it comes to enhancement. Studying culture encourages one to learn the same aspects that have brought one today with our blood heritage. It is worth learning and protecting its very life.

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  12. PDF Understanding Culture, Society and Politics

    Introductory Message For the facilitator: Welcome to the Understanding Culture, Society and Politics Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Analyze the Concept, Aspects and Changes in/of Culture, Society and Politics: Starting Points for Understanding Culture, Society and Politics

  13. How do you think your knowledge and understanding in culture,society

    Understanding culture, for instance, aids in explaining the diversity of opinions and behaviours within a society. We gain an appreciation for different viewpoints, which is vital for critical thinking. Moreover, knowledge of politics helps us understand the power dynamics and mechanisms of decision-making in our society.

  14. I have learned that culture society and politics are?

    Society, culture and politics are a unified element that provides values, attitudes, guidelines in life. Society is a group of living things that are closely intertwined because of the same system, traditions, conventions, and certain laws that lead to collective life.

  15. Reflection on understanding culture society and politics

    Answer: Please make me brain list Explanation: In the academic social sciences, students are taught to think of culture as representing the customs and mores of a society, including its language, art, laws, and religion. Such a definition has a nice neutral sound to it, but culture is anything but neutral.

  16. 1. How does studying culture, society and politics affect our ...

    1. It is because culture, society and politics is present everyday in our lives. Through studying it, we could have understand their relations as to how we or the humans evolve. Culture evolves just like humans do and still remain as it is until modernization. It is like humans adapt it from time to time.

  17. Why do we need to understand the idea of culture,society and politics

    Culture , society, and politic are refers to as the different types of behaviors that can be used by set of religion people. Culture is considered as the origin of society and politics. These three main features helps to build a true relationship with the other person who lives in same category. This impact on the life-styles and feelings of a ...

  18. What is the relationship of culture,society and politics

    Culture, society and politics are interconnected with each other. Culture refers to the ideas, knowledge, beliefs of a person living in a society. A society is a group of people with different cultural background. While, politics can be defined as a function of people in a society that works for the betterment of the society in a particular way.

  19. How can we better understand culture, society, and politics?

    Answer: Let us first begin to define the terms society, culture, and politics: - Society is a group of people living together in a more or less ordered community. - Culture is the lifestyle or the 'way of life' of a group of people (which is the society), it is the way of doing things.

  20. why do we need to understand the idea of culture, society and politics

    Final answer: Understanding culture, society, and politics is important because they shape our daily lives, our view of the world and own culture, and how we understand different socio-economic experiences. Explanation: Understanding the idea of culture, society, and politics are essential because they govern a lot of aspects of our daily lives.

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  22. How can you use your knowledge and understanding in culture, society

    Knowledge in politics is essential in understanding the power dynamics in a society, the decision-making processes, and how these can affect social policies and rights. For example, in tackling social issues such as gender inequality or lack of access to education, a political understanding can provide insights on the existing policies ...

  23. how can you use your knowledge and understanding in culture, society

    Answer: It can help you to discover yourself more. Explanation: By knowing ang understanding your culture, you will have a glimpse of the society where you are living since a society is an amalgamation of strong beliefs and multiple cultures. By having a society, governing and ruling will follow which will lead a path to politics.