FIRST SEM Flashcards
Systematic study of the biological, cultural, and social aspects of man.
Sociology
It a systematic study of POLITICS. It focuses on the fundamental values of equality, freedom, and justice.
Political Science
Commonly defined as society’s way of life, provides the basis for forging identities.
Culture
Refers to distinctive characteristics that define an individual or are shared by those belonging to a particular group.
Identity
Is a systematic study of the biological, culture, and social aspects of man.
Anthropology
It shapes people’s behavior and views about the people and society.
Social backgrounds and identities
It is a group of individuals sharing a common culture, geographical location, and government.
Society
Communities date as far back as several million years ago and were considered the first societies.
Hunting and gathering
What are the different kinds of societies
agricultural societies
industrial societies
post-industrialist societies
What are the two main prime categories of culture
material, culture, nonmaterial
It is composed of the physical or tangible objects produced, shared and utilized within a society.
Material Culture
This is where it consists of the intangible properties and elements of society that influence the patterns of action and behavior of its members.
Nonmaterial culture
An example of this includes language, beliefs, attitudes, ideas, and norms.
nonmaterial culture
This refers to the things that convey meaning or represents an idea.
Symbols
a set of symbols that enables members of society to communicate verbally.
Language
Shared ideas, norms, and principles that provide members of society standards.
Values
are shared rules of conduct that determine specific behavior among society members.
Norms
Norms that may be violated without serious consequences.
Folkways
Norms with moral connotations.
Mores
Norms that are legally enacted and enforced
Laws
Refers to the process by which an individual gradually learns or acquires the important aspects of his or her society’s culture.
Enculturation
Refers to particular circumstances of a certain culture and is defined by location, weather, time period and other factors
context
The belief that one’s native culture is superior to other cultures.
ethnocentric approach
This diminishes or invalidates “others” ways of life.
ethnocentrism
