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UNIT 1 – LESSON #1
Understanding of Culture, Society and Politics
Overview of Anthropology
Anthropology, provides a window to our past, a mirror for our present, and a lens through
which we look to the future.
Anthropologists, research, observed, analyzed, and apply what they learn toward an
understanding of many variations of the human condition.
The word ‘Anthropology’ comes from a Greek word ‘Anthropos’ meaning ‘man’ and ‘logos’
means ‘science or study of’
ANTHROPOLOGY: A science of Man / A study of Man; The study of human societies and
cultures and their development.
The scope of our study of the human species includes all human groups, both cultural and
biological today, and as they adapted and evolved in the pasts.
Prepared by:
Ms. Quennie “Shin” Ogana
Social Studies SHS Teacher
Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics (UCSP)
1st Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024
Prepared by:
Ms. Quennie “Shin” Ogana
Social Studies SHS Teacher
Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics (UCSP)
1st Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024
ASSIGNMENT NO. 1
• Using your own words, answer the following:
1. What is the importance of Anthropology?
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2. In what particular problem does a Sociologist study?
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Prepared by:
Ms. Quennie C. Ogana
Social Studies SHS Teacher
Prepared by:
Ms. Quennie “Shin” Ogana
Social Studies SHS Teacher