Understanding Culture, Society and Politics (Part III) Flashcards
We live in society that is constantly changing.
Social, Cultural & Political Being
This society that we inhabit in is directly or indirectly shaped and influenced by people, technology, popular culture, government policies, domestic and world economy, powerful institution, nation states and international organizations
Social, Cultural & Political being
Social, Cultural & Political being :
We are always a company with others – our parents, siblings and relatives, childhood friends, neighbours, classmates, co-workers or colleagues in office, professional peers here and abroad.
Social Being
Social, Cultural & Political being :
We are always belong to the group and interact with people.
Social Being
Social, Cultural & Political being :
We carry our ancestor’s tradition and beliefs, speak the language of our parents, practice faith and the distinct way of life of our community, create or showcase the art and heritage of our people and transmit some.
Cultural Being
Social, Cultural & Political being :
We are subjected to power relations.
Political Being
Social, Cultural & Political being :
Our very existence, our relationship, our decisions, our choices, our rights and privileges are limited because we are governed by rules and laws of our society.
Political Being
Social, Cultural & Political being :
Our political power is inherent in the rights guaranteed and protect by our state.
Political Being
Social, Cultural & Political being :
We become citizens, we elect our leaders, we pay taxes, we receive welfare and support from the government because our constitution and our laws tell it so.
Political Being
What are the 3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics
Studying Culture
Studying Society
Studying Politics
3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Broadens our perspective on how we value our own and others’ cultures,
Studying Culture
3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Gives us background on how diverse and complex others’ customs, traditions and cultural practices are,
Studying Culture
3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Teaches us the value of religious tolerance, respect for people with different race, religion, gender and
political background, Promotes the important of the arts, local and national heritage, oral history, cuisine and myriad yet unique life ways of people across cultures.
Studying Culture
3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Situates our understanding and appreciation of local realities like our penchant for showbiz gossips, boxing
and eating fish balls to name a few.
Studying Culture
3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Gives meaning to the importance of the self in relation to others (kapwa)
Studying Society
3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Gives us full understanding of how social groups affect our thinking and behavior,
Studying Society
3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Acknowledges that social institutions (family, education, business, government, etc.)shape and affect how we live our life and what we would become as a citizen and member of this society,
Studying Society
3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Describes why and how we belong to a bigger global society that is comprised of nation-states, international institutions and transnational companies working together and sharing resources to solve common problems like climate change, poverty, inequality, human rights violations, racial discrimination to mention a few.
Studying Society
Study of humans past and present in order to understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all human history
Anthropology
Topics or Subject matter being studied at Anthropology? (11 Items)
Genetics & evolution,
Cultural Variations,
Concept of culture,
Communication & language,
Social stratification,
Sex,
gender & culture,
Association & interest groups,
religion,
the arts,
cultural change