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UCSP Week 1

Grade 12 1st Grading - UCSP

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UNDERSTANDING

CULTURE, SOCIETY,
AND POLITICS
The Underlying Pattern of Society:
People across the globe have their own ways
of doing things, and ways of interacting with
other people or the “ways of life”.
Culture
-”that complex whole which includes
knowledge, belief, art, law, morals,
custom, and any other capabilities and
habits acquired by man as a member of
society .”-Edward b. Taylor
CULTURE

knowledge beliefs morals

arts customs laws


knowledge

Definition: Information, understanding, and skills that one gains


through education or experience.

Examples:
• Scientific facts like the Earth revolves around the Sun.
• Historical information such as the events of World War II.
• Practical skills like knowing how to cook a meal or fix a bicycle.
beliefs
Definition: Acceptance that something exists or is true,
especially without proof. Beliefs can be based on faith, cultural
traditions, or personal convictions.

Examples:
•Religious faith, such as believing in God or gods.
•Personal convictions, like believing in the importance of
honesty.
•Superstitions, such as believing that breaking a mirror brings
bad luck.
morals
Definition: Principles or habits with respect to right or wrong
conduct. Morals define personal character and are influenced by
society, culture, and personal beliefs.

Examples:
•The moral principle of treating others with kindness and respect.
•The belief that lying is wrong.
•Ethical practices like fairness and justice.
•Cultural norms, such as honoring one’s parents.
arts
Definition: The expression or application of human creative skill
and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting,
sculpture, music, literature, and dance.

Examples:
•Paintings by artists like Vincent van Gogh.
•Classical music composed by Beethoven.
•Literature like Shakespeare's plays.
•Modern installations and digital art.
customs
Definition: A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or
doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or
time.

Examples:
•Shaking hands when greeting someone in Western cultures.
•Celebrating Thanksgiving in the United States.
•Observing the Sabbath in Judaism.
•Drinking tea in the afternoon in British culture.
laws
Definition: A system of rules created and enforced through
social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.

Examples:
•Criminal laws that prohibit theft and murder.
•Civil laws that govern contracts and property rights.
•Traffic laws that dictate speed limits and road usage.
•International laws like the Geneva Conventions.
SOCIAL STRUCTURES
Social structures or structures
govern how we live and interact
with each other in a given
society.

Social structures include family,


peers, school, religion,
economy, mass media, and
others.
Christmas gift-giving
CULTURE:
Celebration of
Christmas and/or
Christmas tradition gift
giving.

STRUCTURE: family
Anthropology
comes from the two Greek words: anthropos, meaning “human”, and
logos, meaning “study” or “inquiry”.
Anthropology studies humans, their
ancestors, and related primates. It
Focus
explores human diversity over time
and space.
It looks at the biological, cultural, and
archaeological aspects of human life.
Anthropologists often study small, non-
industrial societies and cultures.
Cultural Anthropology, Biological (or
Subfields Physical) Anthropology, Archaeology,
Linguistic Anthropology
Ethnography: In-depth study of people
Methods
and cultures through fieldwork.
Participant observation: Living within a
community to observe and participate
in daily life.
Comparative analysis: Comparing
different cultures and societies.
Sociology
is made up of the Greek words: socius, meaning “companion” or
“friend”, and logos, meaning “study” or “inquiry”.
Sociology studies societies, social
Focus
behaviors, and institutions.
It focuses on understanding social
structures, relationships, and patterns
of behavior within industrialized
societies.
Sociologists often study larger,
complex societies.
Social Institutions, Social Stratification,
Subfields
Urban Sociology, Criminology
Surveys: Collecting data from large
Methods
groups through questionnaires.
Statistical analysis: Using quantitative
data to find patterns and correlations.
Interviews and focus groups:
Collecting qualitative data through
direct interaction with people.
Ethnography: In-depth study of people
Methods
and cultures through fieldwork.
Participant observation: Living within a
community to observe and participate
in daily life.
Comparative analysis: Comparing
different cultures and societies.

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