Lesson 1: Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Flashcards
refers to the “distinctive
characteristic that defines an individual
or is shared by those belonging to a
particular group”
Identity
includes the many relationships
people cultivate, such as their identity
as a child, friend, partner, and parent
Identity
also encompasses political opinions, moral attitudes, and religious beliefs, all of which guide the choices one makes on a daily basis
Identity
- is correlated with social, cultural and political change
- Individual and group
- have changed social order and brought about societal transformation
Identity
Another factor that has a great impact on socio-cultural and political change
Technology
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
International Migration
The concepts of identity, culture, society, and politics are studied through a broad collection of academic disciplines
collectively referred to as the
Social
Sciences
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
Anthropology
“the study of
human social life, groups and societies.”
Sociology
______________________defines Sociology as “the study of
human social life, groups and societies
Anthony Giddens
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
Political Science
are interested in
understanding the nature and characteristics of
“ authority, and laws” and how they affect
society and its citizens.
Political scientists
Political theories and concepts have been
largely shaped by Greek philosophers _______ and ______.
Plato and Aristotle
TRUE OR FALSE
Discussing social, political and cultural change enables us to better comprehend society and the processes it undergoes The
TRUE
Derived from the Greek words “Anthropos” and “Logos”
Anthropology