DEFINING POLITICAL SCIENCE

 The systematic study or examination of government systems, and the state. It

emphasizes the use of power, influence, and policy implementation, crucial for creating
well-ordered societies.
KEY CONCEPTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE:

 Governance – the study of how government function and make decisions.

 Political power – exploring the mechanisms and dynamics of political authorities.
 Policy Analysis – evaluating the formulation and impact of government policies.

INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF THE DISCIPLINES

These disciplines are tightly interlinked. For example, anthropology provides cultural
insights that inform sociological studies, while political science analyzes how policies affect
societies studied by both anthropology and sociology.

WHY STUDY THESE DISCIPLINES?

Understanding these disciplines is crucial for:

 Fostering a comprehensive understanding of society.

 Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
 Effectively addressing societal challenges and shaping a better future.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Real-world examples:

 Anthropological insights inform global diversity initiatives.

 Sociological research helps address social issue like inequality.
 Political science shapes governance and policy decisions.

CONCLUSION
In conclusion, these disciplines are essential for comprehending human behavior and
society. We encourage you to explore these fields further to gain a deeper understanding of the
world around us.
 GOALS OF ANTHROPLOGY, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND SOCIOLOGY

WHAT IS IT?

 Sociology studies man and society.

 Anthropology focuses on man’s past and culture.
 Political science delves into power and government.
These disciplines help us understand that humans are both social and political beings,
emphasizing the importance of respecting human variation.

Goals of Anthropology
 describe and analyze the biological evolution of humanity
 describe and assess the cultural development of our species
 analyze the present-day human cultural similarities and differences
 describe and explain human biological and diversity today
 discover what makes people diverse from each other
 discover what all people have in common
 produce new knowledge about humankind and human behavior

Goals of Political Science

 be immersed in current affairs
 build an understanding on the local, national, and international politics
 learn how political activities are organized in and out of our country
 provide substantial and scientific contribution to government and society
 understanding of the nation’s political institutions, culture, and ideologies
 recognizing various types of political systems worldwide
 deepen knowledge about politics and government

Goals of Sociology
 understand ourselves better
 build a more robust understanding of humanity
 help with decision-making
 provide insights into what is going on in a situation
 explain the diversity of people and societies.
 describe the interaction between the individual and society
 view the world from a sociological perspective.
 ANTHROPOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON CULTURE AND
SOCIETY

What is Culture?
Is a combination or varied areas that comprises tradition, cultural practices, behaviors,
beliefs, values, attitudes, norms, symbols, laws, knowledge, and entirely that a person learns
and share influence being a member of society (Baleña, Lucero & Peralta, 2016)

Forms of Culture

 Material (Tangible) – Refers to the physical objects that people produce.

Example: Buildings, infrastructures, vehicles, clothing, artworks, tool, artifacts, goods,
technological creations, factories and so forth.

 Non-material (Intangible) – Refers to the non-physical aspect of human

creations in which literally you can’t touch it.
Example: Beliefs, religion, language, values, family patterns, cultural practices, ideas, laws,
symbols and norms in the society

What is Society?
Denotes to a group of individuals sharing a common culture inside a characterized
territorial boundary. Society ought to have rules of conduct, traditions, customs, laws, folkways
and mores, and desires that guarantee suitable conduct among individuals. Hence, each society
is special in terms of culture (Baleña, Lucero & Peralta, 2016)

Anthropology
- Study man entirely
Is the branch of science that studies human behaviour, his works, his body, his conduct
and values, in time and space (Palipis, 2007). Moreover, it also studies man’s physical, social,
and cultural development that defines and explains the wonder of human life. In short, human
studies analyses man’s conduct as part of society (Zulueta & Maglaya, 2005)
Sociology
- Focus study is society
- Is a social science that studies human social relationship, and shared human behaviour
in the society. It examines human interaction which is necessary in understanding the cultural
aspect of man. It also focuses its attention on all kinds of social relationships, social arts, social
interaction, social structures, social processes and social organization (Palispis, 2009)

The Sociological Perspective

 Sociological perspective enables an individual to understand the cultural aspect of man

and its role played in the society.
 it provides a different way of looking at life, and provides a deeper understanding of why
and how people behave within the society.

The Anthropological Perspective

 Anthropological perspective enables you to understand the origin of culture diversity

through mankind hence the concentration a human perspective
 It will widen your horizon into a specific point of view of understanding of judging people
in the society and its culture diversity.