Lesson 1: Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Flashcards

1
Q

refers to the “distinctive
characteristic that defines an individual
or is shared by those belonging to a
particular group”

A

Identity

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2
Q

includes the many relationships
people cultivate, such as their identity
as a child, friend, partner, and parent

A

Identity

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3
Q

also encompasses political opinions, moral attitudes, and religious beliefs, all of which guide the choices one makes on a daily basis

A

Identity

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4
Q
  • is correlated with social, cultural and political change
  • Individual and group
  • have changed social order and brought about societal transformation
A

Identity

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5
Q

Another factor that has a great impact on socio-cultural and political change

A

Technology

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6
Q

is cited by Atienza
et al 2016 to have changed Filipino
identities and beliefs Filipinos who are
living abroad, either as migrants or
immigrants, have been assimilated to the culture of their host countries

A

International Migration

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7
Q

The concepts of identity, culture, society, and politics are studied through a broad collection of academic disciplines
collectively referred to as the

A

Social
Sciences

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8
Q

is defined as the
“systematic study of the biological, cultural, and social aspects of man As a
branch of knowledge, it comprehensively looks into the biological features and social aspects of humans, as well as their “past practices and social patterns

A

Anthropology

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9
Q

“the study of
human social life, groups and societies.”

A

Sociology

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10
Q

______________________defines Sociology as “the study of
human social life, groups and societies

A

Anthony Giddens

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11
Q

is generally referred to as “the study of governance, politics, and public policy”. It focuses on government activities and processes, government systems and institutions, and political behavior

A

Political Science

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12
Q

are interested in
understanding the nature and characteristics of
“ authority, and laws” and how they affect
society and its citizens.

A

Political scientists

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13
Q

Political theories and concepts have been
largely shaped by Greek philosophers _______ and ______.

A

Plato and Aristotle

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14
Q

TRUE OR FALSE

Discussing social, political and cultural change enables us to better comprehend society and the processes it undergoes The

A

TRUE

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15
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Derived from the Greek words “Anthropos” and “Logos”

A

Anthropology

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16
Q

Studies on how social patterns and practices and cultural variations develop across societies

A

Social Anthropology

17
Q

Studies the cultural variation across different societies

A

Cultural Anthropology

18
Q

Studies the language and discourse and how they reflect and shape different aspects of human society

A

Linguistic Anthropology

19
Q

Study of prehistoric societies by their tools and environment

A

Archaeology

20
Q

Examines how the government functions and how decisions and policies are made

A

Public Administration

21
Q

Evaluates the interplay between economics, politics, and law and it’s implications to the various institutions within society

A

Political Economy

22
Q

Compares domestic politics and governance systems across different sovereign states

A

Comparative Politics