UNDERSTANDING

CULTURE,SOCIETY AND
POLITICS
NRTOYHPOLOGA
OCLIAS CSIECEN
LOPITIACL
NEICNSE
YOCIETS
 Starting points for
the understanding of
culture, society and
politics
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 TRAVEL AROUND THE WORD
Choose a country
Then tell something about the
country in terms of their culture,the
way or forms of society and political
structure.
Answer the following questions.
1.Is there differences and
similarities in terms of culture,
society and politics?
2.Why do we need to understand
these differences?
Culture
Culture – refers to that complex
whole which include knowledge,
beliefs, arts, morals, laws, customs,
and any other capabilities and habits
acquired by man as member of a
society.
(Edward H. Taylor)
Two Types of Culture
1. Material culture - composed of tangible
things like food, tools, dress,
accessories and others.
2 .Non-material culture – composed of
intangible things such as habits, ideas,
religion, language and behavior
Cultural Variation
– refers to the differences
in social behaviors that
cultures exhibit around the
world.
Example of Cultural Variation in Dress Styles
Example of Cultural Variation in Dress Styles
Examples of Cultural Variation in Dances
Activity 1.1 We are Culturally Varied
Directions: Describe the human groups below and fill in the columns
below for your answer.
Human Group Physical Features

Filipino
Indian

Chinese

Africans

Americans
Social Differences
-refers to the situation where
people are discriminated based
on economic status,social
characteristics and qualities.
These may include
race, ethnicity, gender, and
professions.
* In spite of these differences people
continue to do their responsibilities
as members of society.
Common social differences among people in the world
Gender – refers to the biological
characteristics that distinguish a
male from a female
Gender Roles -refers to attitudes and
behaviors that the society expect a person
based on his/her sex
Socio-economic class
the high income, the middle
income and the low income class
Ethnicity
which refers to the ethnic group who
have common culture, language and
history
Race
which refers to the group of
people who shared inherited
physical characteristics such as skin
color, facial features and body
structure
 Activity 1.2 Give me one!
Directions: Provide column B with one (1) example for each social
differences in column A

A B
a. Gender
b. Gender roles
c. Socio- economic roles
d. Ethnicity
e. Race
Enrichment Activity 1.1 Ethnic groups in Bukidnon
Directions: Study the ethnic groups in the province. Describe the
social differences that exist among them. Write your answer on the box
provided.

1. What are the differences and similarities of

these groups?

2.Do these differences affect the life of

the whole community? Why?
Social Change
-refers to any significant
alteration over time in behavior
patterns and cultural values and
norms.
This change is brought about by
modernization and the impact
of globalization that resulted to
cultural change among Filipino
people.
Example - Filipino way of courtship:
Activity 1.3 – What’s the Effect?
Directions: Explain the advantages and disadvantages brought about
by modernization as part of social change.

Advantages:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Disadvantages:
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Political Identities
- refers to political position based on the
interests and perspective of social groups with which
people identify. In the Philippines, we participated in
choosing the political leaders through election
political leaders through election and being a
democratic country. They are mandated by law to lead
the people and implement good governance for
the common good of all Filipinos.
Activity 1.4 – Name them !
Directions: List down the names of the local officials in your
community.
Name of your Barangay: _______________________________
Barangay Captain : __________________________________
Barangay Kagawads :
1.__________________________________
2.__________________________________
3.__________________________________
4.__________________________________
5.__________________________________
6.__________________________________
Political Identities - refers to
political position based on the
interests and perspective of social
groups with which people
identify.
Activity 1.4 – Name them !
Directions: List down the names of the local officials in your
Community.

Name of your Barangay: _______________________________

Barangay Captain : __________________________________
Barangay Kagawads :
1.__________________________________
2.__________________________________
3.__________________________________
4.__________________________________
5._________________________________
6.__________________________________
Lesson 2
Observations about social,
political and cultural change
and cultural behavior
 Lesson 3
Definition and Goals of
Anthropology,
Sociology and Politics
Societies continue to improve and the social, political
and cultural changes occur with it

 Social change –abolition of slavery, industrial

revolution
 Political change – democracy, federalism, political
dynasty

 Cultural change – texting, food taboos, immigration

Activity 3.1: What’s the Changes in
it!
Directions: Write a two (2)
sentence about the changes that’s
taking place in the given below
A. Traditional society 1. ______________________________________
2.______________________________________

B. Modern society 1. _______________________________________

2.________________________________________
 Anthropology
- derived from two Greek words ‘Anthropos meaning man and
‘logos’ meaning study or science
- scientific study of man, his works, his body, his behavior and
values in time and space (Palispis, 2007).
-As a science of man, it deals with man, his works, and
behavior.
- In simple words, it studies every aspect of human life.
_studies the biological and cultural development
of man
 Political Science – is a systematic study of a state and its government,

with the relationships of men in the community, with relations to groups,

to the state itself and to other sovereign counties.
 Sociology

want to understand the history of society and relate it to the present

is the study of how society has developed, how it’s arranged, and how it functions
is the scientific study of patterned, shared human behavior,
it analysis human interaction which is essential in understanding man’s
cultural make-up.
Goals of Anthropology
- describe and analyze the biological evolution of
mankind
- describe and assess the cultural development of
our species
- describe, explain, and analyze the present-day
human cultural similarities and differences
cultural similarities and - describe and explain
human biological and diversity today
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 substantially critical and scientific
contribution to government and society
Goals of Sociology
- understand ourselves better
- build a better understanding of
mankind
- help with decision-making
- provide insights into what is going on
in a situation