Has been defined as that

branch of knowledge which

deals with the scientific study of
man, his/her works, behavior,
and value in time and space. A
Scientific study of physical,
social, and cultural
development.
The proper sphere of
anthropology as a science is to
strive to secure historical,
sociological and psychological
laws that describe the overall
trends of processes among the
people of all prehistoric and
historic periods.
 ARCHAELOGY- A branch of general
anthropology. Concerned with the study of
man’s culture and society in the past
(prehistoric times).
 LINGUISTICS- The systematic study of
recorded and unrecorded languages all
over the world. Deals with the relationship
between language and culture and how the
culture affects the language vice versa.
 SOCIAL ORGANIZATION- covers the study of various
social institutions, social groups, social stratification,
social mobility, bureaucracy, ethnic groups and
relations, and other related subjects. Topics like the
family, education, politics, religion, and economy are
studied in this area.
 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY- deals with the study of human
nature as an outcome of group life, social attitudes,
collective behavior and personality formation. It deals
with the group of life and the individual’s traits,
attitudes and beliefs as influenced by group life. It
views man with reference to group life.
 SOCIAL CHANGE AND DISORGANIZATION- includes the
study of the change in culture and social relations and
the disruption that may occur in the society. Deals with
the study of current social problems in society such as
juvenile delinquency, criminality, drug addiction, family
conflicts, divorce, population problems and other
related subjects.

 HUMAN ECOLOGY- Studies the nature and behavior of

a given population and its relationship to the group’s
present social institutions.
 POPULATION OR DEMOGRAPHY- the study of population number,
composition, and quality as they influence the economic, political and
social system.

 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY AND METHOD- Concerned with the

applicability and usefulness of the principles and theories of group
life as bases for the regulation of man’s social environment. Includes
formulation of theories and testing them as bases for the prediction
and control of man’s social environment.

 APPLIED SOCIOLOGY- Utilizes the findings of pure sociological

research in various fields such as criminology, social work,
community development, education, industrial relations, marriage,
ethnic relations, family counseling and other aspects and problems of
daily life.`
 Focuses on the theory and practice of
government and politics at the local, state,
national and international levels.
 Dedicated to developing understandings of
institutions, practices and relations that
constitute public life and modes of inquiry
that promote citizenship.
SEPARATION OF POWERS
 EXECUTIVE - carries out the laws but
cannot make laws to make themselves
powerful.
 LEGISLATIVE - the part that makes laws
 JUDICIARY - is responsible for making
sure that criminals are punished so that
members of the government cannot ignore
the law as the judiciary can.