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Subject: Understanding Culture, Society and Politics Reference: UCSP, Educ’l Resources Corp.
Topic: Understanding Society and Culture Type of Activity: Concept Notes and Exercises
Activity Number: 1
Objectives:
1. Articulate observation on human cultural variation, social differences, social change and political
identities and demonstrate curiosity and an openness to explore the origins and dynamics of culture
and society and political identities.
2. Analyze social, political and cultural change and recognize the common concerns or intersections of
anthropology, sociology and political science with respect to the phenomenon of change.
3. Identify the subjects of inquiry and goals of Anthropology, Political Science and Sociology.

Course Description
This course uses insights from Anthropology, Political Science and Sociology to develop students’
awareness of cultural, social and political dynamics and sensitivity to cultural diversity; provide them with
an understanding of how culture, human agency, society and politics work; engage them in the examination
of the country’s current human development goals. At the end of the course, students should acquire ideas
about human cultures, human agency, society and politics; recognize cultural relativism and social
inclusiveness to overcome prejudices; and develop social and cultural competence to guide their
interactions with groups, communities, networks and institutions.

Guide questions
1. Why do we need to understand the idea of culture, society and politics?
 Our every-day existence is defined by the set of things we believe, experience, and inherit as
qualities. Furthermore, due to the complexity of the world, these are not completely
independent or homogeneous experiences. Many diverse cultures can define and impact one.
 Understanding culture helps us develop those relationships if society is viewed as a group of
people in relationship or contact with one another. Culture has an impact on how we move
around and perceive the world. If we take the time to grasp the why and how behind how
other people operate the way they do, we can create a better society and better relationships.
 Politics is one of the systems that organize us. It is a representation of the social contract that
society engages into with a representative or governing body in order to have their beliefs
and rights protected. Politicians and policymakers must grasp such principles and rights in
order to properly protect them. Culture is the foundation for the inputs that define what we
value and believe. Ignoring the influence of culture, or undervaluing the relevance of those
experiences, leads to policies and politics that only help some while harming others, or leads
to marginalizing groups that contribute to the interactions within our society.
2. How would sociology and anthropology contribute in the better understanding of society?
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“Change is the only permanent thing in this world.”

- Heraclitus

Definition of terms
 Nation-state – is a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects have a common culture. Speak the
same language, have a common descent and share a common history.
 Personal identity – is the concept you develop about yourself that evolves over the course of your
life.
 Culture – refers to that complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals, laws,
customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as member of society.
Serves as a foundation of man’s continuing interaction with his sorroundings.
 Knowledge, Laws, Beliefs, Customs, Arts and Morals

Significance of Studying Culture, Society and Politics

A. Culture
1. Adaptation and Integration 4. Production of man-made things
2. Patterns of acceptable Social Behavior 5. Human Satisfaction
3. Conveys and Facilitates Meaning
B. Society
1. Representation of our Identity 3. Symbol of political independence
2. Characterize the totality of a territory 4. Avenue for economic interdependence
C. Politics (according to Ricardo Lazo)
1. Consensus and compromise 4. Art of government
2. Society 5. Public affair
3. Power and distribution of resources 6. Academics

According to Haque politics is;

Collective Initial Diversity Reconciliation Authoritative

Activity of views of Differences policy

The Rationale of Studying Anthropology, Political Science and Sociology

Anthropology – is the branch of knowledge which deals with the scientific study of man, his works, his
body, his behaviour and values, in time and space (Palispis, 2007 p.6)
Political Science – is a systematic study of a state and its government, with the relationships of men in the
community, with relations of men and groups to the state itself.
Sociology – is the scientific study of patterned, shared human behaviour.

Importance of Political Science

It provides the students the knowledge and understanding of a government,

Knowledge Based with all its component curricula like public law, political theory, public
administration, political philosophy and political dynamics.

Inculcates the objectives and underlying principles of the state that should be
Competence Based
abided by the officials and its citizens.

Prepares the students for future career path, be it in legal profession,

Skills Based
government service, politics, teaching and many more.

Social
Arts

Social
Social Relations
Processes hip
SOCIAL
INTERACTION

Social
Social Organization
Structures
Activity/Exercise:

A. Illustrate one of our notable culture that you know of our country.
(Choose an image from internet and at least 300 words)