Understanding Culture, Society and Politics (Part III) Flashcards

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We live in society that is constantly changing.

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Social, Cultural & Political Being

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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

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Social, Cultural & Political being

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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.

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Social Being

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Social, Cultural & Political being :
We are always belong to the group and interact with people.

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Social Being

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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.

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Cultural Being

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Social, Cultural & Political being :
We are subjected to power relations.

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Political Being

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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.

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Political Being

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Social, Cultural & Political being :

Our political power is inherent in the rights guaranteed and protect by our state.

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Political Being

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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.

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Political Being

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10
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What are the 3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics

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Studying Culture
Studying Society
Studying Politics

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3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :

Broadens our perspective on how we value our own and others’ cultures,

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Studying Culture

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3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Gives us background on how diverse and complex others’ customs, traditions and cultural practices are,

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Studying Culture

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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.

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Studying Culture

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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.

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Studying Culture

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3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Gives meaning to the importance of the self in relation to others (kapwa)

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Studying Society

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3 Significance of Studying Culture Society and Politics :
Gives us full understanding of how social groups affect our thinking and behavior,

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Studying Society

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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,

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Studying Society

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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.

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Studying Society

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Study of humans past and present in order to understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all human history

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Anthropology

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Topics or Subject matter being studied at Anthropology? (11 Items)

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Genetics & evolution,
Cultural Variations,
Concept of culture,
Communication & language,
Social stratification,
Sex,
gender & culture,
Association & interest groups,
religion,
the arts,
cultural change

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Systematic study of social behavior and human groups. It focuses on social relationships, how these relationships influence people’s behavior.

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Sociology

22
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Topics or Subject matter being studied at Sociology?

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Culture,
society,
socialization,
groups & organizations,
social inequality,
Gender stratification,
race &ethnicity,
social institutions (family, religion, education, government),
social change

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Study of politics and power from domestic, international, and comparative perspectives. It entails
understanding political ideas, ideologies, institutions, policies, processes and behavior, as well as
groups, classes, government, diplomacy, law strategy, and war.

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Political Science

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Topics or Subject matter being studied at Political Science

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Ideologies,
states & constitutions,
regimes & political culture,
political communication,
interest groups,
elections,
legislatives,
executives,
judiciaries,
political economy,
and international relations.

25
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Give the 2 Economic Institutions?

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Non- State Institutions and Organizations
The International Organizations

26
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Give the 7 Non- State Institutions and Organizations

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Bank
Corporation
Cooperative
Trade union or Labor Union
Transnational Advocacy Groups
Development Agencies
Global Organizations

27
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is a place where people deposit or save their money
with interest in a given period. It lends money both to public and private organizations.

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Bank

28
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The government borrows money from the
bank to finance its projects while private organizations and individuals borrow money to finance their business and other personal needs.

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Bank

29
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Give 4 examples of Bank

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Banco de Oro,
Bank of the Philippine Islands,
Metrobank,
Rural banks, etc.

30
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is a company or group of people authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law.

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Corporation

31
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Usually, ____________ operate as stock corporations where ownership is through stockholders who own shares in the company.

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Corporation

32
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Give atleast 2 examples of Corporation

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San Miguel Corporation
Jollibee Foods Corporation

33
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or coop refers to an autonomous association whose membership is voluntary toward the attainment of shared economic, social and, cultural needs or aspirations. The members are the owner of a ______________.

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Cooperative

34
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Give atleast 7 examples of Cooperative

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credit cooperative,
a consumer cooperative,
electric cooperative,
housing cooperative,
worker’s cooperative,
an agricultural cooperative,
general cooperative

35
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is an organization of workers whose main objective is to protect the welfare of its members. Its purpose is to collectively negotiate with employers for better compensation benefits, to ensure safety standards in the workplace, and others.

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Trade Union or Labor Union

36
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Give the 2 National Federations are the?

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Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP)
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU)

37
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What is the meaning of TUCP?

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Trade Union Congress of the Philippines

38
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What is the meaning of KMU?

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Kilusang Mayo Uno

39
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are involved in social advocacy to promote principled causes, ideas, and values. Their goal is to give the powerless a voice in the domestic and international
law-making body.

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Transnational Advocacy Groups

40
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Common social advocacies include human rights, consumer rights, women’s rights, environmental issues, and international peace.

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Transnational Advocacy Groups

41
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In the Philippines, _______________ is very active in human rights and peace issues.

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Human Rights Watch

42
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are committed and dedicated to distributing aid. These agencies are present in developing countries challenged by security conflict, food shortage, climate change, financial instability, and others.

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Development Agencies

43
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Give the 3 Prominent Development Agencies in the Philippines are the following:

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United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Australian Agency for International Development ( AusAID)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

44
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work in the development of entire countries. They are the funders and donors. They operate by giving loans or grants to other countries to be used for improvement. In the onslaught of COVID-19, World Bank granted a loan to the Philippines to be used for financial assistance to many of the Filipinos who are affected by the pandemic.

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Global Organizations

45
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What is the meaning of USAID?

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United States Agency for International Development

46
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What is the meaning of AusAID?

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Australian Agency for International Development

47
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What is the meaning of JICA?

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Japan International Cooperation Agency

48
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Give atleast 4 Well- known organizations in the World

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Inable Economic Growth
World Bank (WB)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)

49
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are organizations with a worldwide membership, scope, or presence.

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International Organizations

50
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2 main types of International Organizations

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International Non- Government Organizations (INGO)
International Governmental Organizations (IGOs)

51
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___________________ are non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate internationally, for example, the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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International Non- Governmental Organizations (INGO)

52
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___________________ are organizations that are made up primarily of member states, for example, the United Nations (UN).

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International Governmental Organizations (IGOs)