CSP Flashcards
chapter 1 and 2
is a characteristic that defines an individual and is shaped by one’s membership in a particular group
Identity
can identity change over time?
yes
identity, culture, society, and politics are studied
social sciences
systematic study of the biological, cultural, and social aspects of man
anthropology
what is social anthropology?
social patterns practices and cultural variations develop across different societies
what is cultural anthropology?
cultural variation across different societies and examines the need to understand each culture in its context.
what is linguistic anthropology?
language and discourse; how they shape different aspects of human society and culture
what is biological/physical anthropology?
origins of humans and the interplay between social factors; human evolution, adaptation, etc.
study of human social life, groups, and society
SOCIOLOGY
culture, gender, race, and ethnicity, social movements, etc
SOCIOLOGY
systematic study of politics
POLITICAL SCIENCE
people make, preserve, and amend the general rules under which they live
POLITICAL SCIENCE
equality, freedom, and justice are __________ to conflict, resolution, and cooperation
linked
understand the nature and characteristics of _________________- and how it shapes the way society is organised
authority and power distribution
what is political administration?
how the government functions and how policies were made
what is political economy?
interplay between economics, politics, and law and its implications to the various institutions
what is comparative politics?
domestic politics and gov. systems across different sovereign states.
group of individuals sharing a common culture, geographical location, and government
society
society is characterized by
a. social solidarty
b. shared identity and culture
c. common language
d. large population and the ability to sustain succeeding members
e. definite geographical area
f. political, economic, and social organization
first society
hunting and gathering
sedimentary life, agriculture first introduced
horticultural and pastoral societies
farming was more common; food production was better
agricultural societies
technological advancements; machines; urban cities
industrial societies
knowledge, technological innovation is the key
post- industrialist societies