Lesson 1 - Human Variation Social Differences Flashcards
is the range of possible values for any characteristic, physical or mental, of human beings
Human Variation
also known as Human Variability
is the fact or state of belonging to a particular nation or country
Nationality
is the fact or state of
belonging to a social group
that has a common national
or cultural tradition.
Ex. Badjao, Igorot, Mangyan
Ethnicity
Definition: Physical characteristics that
define a person as being a
member of a specific group.
eye color, facial features
Examples: Skin color, hair color and texture
Race
Definition: Cultural characteristics that
define a person as being a
member of a specific group.
styles of dress, hairstyles, socia
Examples: Language, accent, religion
Ethnicity
Definition: The legal sense of belonging to a
specific political nation state.
naturalized)
Examples: Citizenship (birthright)
Nationality
role of male and female in society. refers to the socially constructed characteristics of women and men.
Gender
refers to a set of biological attributes in humans.
Sex
What are the 8 Types Of Gender Based on
Persons Orientation
- Heterosexual
- Homosexual
- Bisexual
- Asexual
- Pansexual
- Polysexual
- Transgender
- Transexual
a person inclined to be sexually attracted to a person of the opposite sex.
Type of Gender
Heterosexual
a person sexually
attracted to the same sex.
Type of Gender
Homosexual
a person who is attracted to
both sexes.
Type of Gender
Bisexual
Lack of sexual attraction to others
Type of Gender
Asexual
a person who is attracted to
multiple types of gender.
Type of Gender
Polysexual
a person who can accommodate all types of gender. Sexually attracted to all sexes
Type of Gender
Pansexual
People whose gender does not conform to their sex. Their sexual orientation is not related to their genitalia.
Type of Gender
Transgender
Transition from one sex to another. These are people whose gender role they have to perform can be addressed through medical sexual reassignment.
Type of Gender
Transexual
is the social standing, status,
or class of an individual or group.
Ex. Upper, middle, and lower class
Socioeconomic Class
is the belief in a god or in a group of gods
Religion
is the belief in the existence of a god or gods
Theism
is an absence of belief in the existence of
deities or Gods
Atheism
is the doctrine or belief that there is only
one God.
Monotheism
is the belief in or worship of more than one
god.
Polytheism
the art or science concerned with guiding or
influencing governmental policy.
Focuses on democracy
Politics
Is a social science concerned with the
theory and practice of politics and the
analysis of political systems and
political behavior.
Political Science
Focuses on the rules created by
governments and people to ensure
a more orderly society.
Law
The body of persons that constitutes the
governing authority of a political unit
or organization
Government
2 Types of Ability
Exceptionality and Non-Exceptionality
People with non-average capacity:
People who rare, one of a kind, or
unusually excellent
Exceptionality
People with disability and those
physically challenge individuals.
Non-Exceptionality
