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This document discusses the concepts of culture and society. It defines culture and explains that it consists of the beliefs, behaviors, and objects common to a group. It also categorizes the elements of culture and describes the characteristics of culture.

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Quarter 1 - Module 2 (UCSP)

This document discusses the concepts of culture and society. It defines culture and explains that it consists of the beliefs, behaviors, and objects common to a group. It also categorizes the elements of culture and describes the characteristics of culture.

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QUARTER 1- MODULE 2

ANALYZE THE CONCEPT,


ASPECTS AND CHANGES IN/OF
CULTURE AND SOCIETY

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS


MODULE CONTENT

• My dear learner, welcome to the second module! This module will help you understand
the concepts, aspects and changes of culture and society. It will also explain the
importance of cultural relativism in attaining cultural understanding. You will be equipped
with the skills needed in this fast changing world.
• The knowledge you will gain from this module will enhance your ideas upon relating to
the changes of culture and society, thus will improve your in- depth understanding of
culture and social aspects on our very own life setting.
ANALYZE THE CONCEPT, ASPECTS AND
CHANGES IN/OF CULTURE AND SOCIETY

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

▪ Explain concepts of culture and society and relate it to a real-life situation;


▪ Show deep appreciation on the collaboration between our culture and society by means of stating
personal pledge;
▪ Trace and scrutinize terms that are related to the study of culture and the society, and give
examples of such concepts;
▪ Analyze the concept, aspects and changes of culture and society;
▪ Appreciate the general characteristics of culture as means of enriching our
▪ own culture; and
▪ Write examples of real-life situations that best describe the
▪ characteristics of culture.
WHAT I THINK ABOUT THIS

• Directions: List down your observation about the given


picture below.
CULTURE

• Culture refers to a group or community which shares common experiences that shape
the way its members understand the world. It includes groups that we are born into,
such as race, national origin, gender, class, or religion. It can also include a group we
join or become part of.
• Culture is a strong part of people's lives. It influences their views, values, humor, hopes,
loyalties, worries and fears. It helps to have some perspective and understanding of
their cultures.
CULTURE

• Culture and society defined, culture consists of the beliefs, behaviors, objects, and other
characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society.
• Through culture, people and groups define themselves, conform to society's shared
values, and contribute to society.
CATEGORIES OF
CULTURE
• Material Culture is composed of the
physical or tangible objects produced,
shared, and utilized within society
such as tools or implements,
paintings and other works of art,
architectural styles, weaponry, and
toys.
CATEGORIES OF
CULTURE
• Nonmaterial Culture consists of the
intangible properties and elements of
society that influence the patterns of
action and behavior of its members.
Examples of nonmaterial culture
include language, beliefs, values,
attitudes, ideas, and norms shared
among members of society.
ELEMENTS OF CULTURE

• A symbol is anything that is used to


stand for something else.
• People who share a culture often attach a
specific meaning to an object, gesture,
sound, or image. For example, a cross is
a significant symbol to Christians. It is
not simply two pieces of wood attached
to each other, nor is it just an old object
of torture and execution. To Christians, it
represents the basis of their entire
religion, and they have great reverence
for the symbol.
ELEMENTS OF CULTURE

• Language is a system of words and symbols used to communicate with other people.
This includes full languages as we usually think of them, such as English, Spanish,
French, etc. but, it also includes body language, slang, and common phrases that are
unique to certain groups of people.
ELEMENTS OF CULTURE

• Systems of values are culturally


defined standards for what is good or
desirable. Members of the culture use
the shared system of values to decide
what is good and what is bad.
• Norms are shared rules of conduct that
determine specific behavior among
society members.
CATEGORIES OF NORMS

• Folkways are norms that may be violated without serious consequences.


• Mores are norms with moral connotations.
• Laws are norms that are legally enacted and enforced.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE

❑ Culture is social because it is the product of behavior.

• Culture does not exist in isolation. It is a product of society. It develops through social
interaction. No man can acquire culture without association with others.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE

❑ Culture varies from society to society.

• Every society has a culture of its own that differs from other societies. The culture of every
society is unique by itself. Cultures are not uniform. Cultural elements like customs, traditions,
morals, values, and beliefs are not constant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE

❑ Culture is shared.

• Culture is not something that an individual alone can possess. Culture, in sociological sense, is
shared. For example, people of a society share all customs, traditions, beliefs, ideas, values,
morals, etc.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE

❑ Culture is learned.

• Culture is not inborn. It is learned. Unlearned behavior then, is not culture. Shaking hands,
saying thanks, etc. are cultural behaviors. Not all behaviors are learned, but most of these can
be. Combing hair, standing in line, telling jokes, criticizing the president, and going to movies all
constitute behaviors that need to be learned.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE

❑ Culture is transmitted among members of society.

• Cultural ways are learned by people from others. Many of these ways are handed down from
elders, parents, teachers, and others (most likely individuals of older generation), while other
cultural behaviors are handed up to elders. Transmission of culture is made possible by
language. Language is the main vehicle of culture. Transmission of culture may take place also
through imitation as well as through instruction.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE

❑ Culture is continuous and cumulative.

• Culture exists as a continuous process. In its historical growth, it tends to become cumulative.
Ralph Linton called culture “the social heritage” of man. No culture ever remains constant or
permanent. It is subject to slow but constant variation. Likewise, culture is responsive to the
changing conditions of the physical world; hence, it is dynamic.
CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE

❑ Culture is gratifying and idealistic.

• Culture provides proper opportunities for the satisfaction of our needs and desires. Our needs,
both biological and social, are fulfilled in cultural ways. Culture consists of the intellectual,
artistic, and social ideals, and institutions where members of the society profess and strive to
confirm.

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