Quarter 2 – Lesson 7: The Human Person in Society

JEAN G. PASAG
Lesson 1 – Understanding the Human Person in Society
Lesson 2 – The Societies and Individualities
 Lesson 1:

Understanding the Human Person in

Society
ACTIVITY 1 I in the Eye
Complete the diagram by describing yourself in the
following.
You may use the following questions as your guide in
answering the activity.

1. How does your family define your identity as a person?

2. In what way has your school and community

influenced your growth?
3. In what way do you see yourself making a significant
contribution to society?
“No man is an Island”
 What is Society?

• One of the capabilities of human beings that are way similar with animals
is their capabilities in expanding their networks that can lead in
establishing groups.

Animals form their group for protection and safety which is also proven
for human beings, however as we talked about society the very main
difference between man and animal is that only humans are capable of
establishing a society.
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Based on Abella (2016) society can be defined as the following:
• An organized group of people whose members interact frequently
and have a common territory and culture.
• A companionship or friendly association with others, an alliance, a
community, or a union.
• The product of deliberate actions by individuals who come
together in the pursuit of a common goal.
• Can make possible the emergence of certain individualities.
• Provide opportunities for further growth in coming yours.
How individuals are transformed by societies?
• Society as defined by Abella (2016) can make
possible the emergence of certain individualities.
As people in society get along with one another,
the development of new personalities and beliefs
is made possible.
• People communicate, relate and help one another
in a society and as nature, the survival of human
being is rooted on how individual relates to one
another.
2. Life outside home. Part of human life is growing
and as an individual grows his/her networks
expand as well; he/she creates friendships in
school or at the workplace they are no longer
bounded within their family.
3. Support for development. Education is one of the
best examples that shows how society supports
development. Education was first learned at home and
later on entered a formal education. As learning
continues, this will also further develop people’s skills
and abilities.
4. Specific traits and unique characteristics. Since
society is formed by its members called human
beings, their formation equates on the creation
of shared traits and characteristics that is only
unique on them. For example, Filipinos value
their family members, and “strong family ties”
are very evident to us
ACTIVITY 2. Your Contribution

On the puzzle, write the different things which you think

the society has contributed on you
 SOCIAL CONTACT THEORY

An agreement where individuals sacrifice an amount of their freedom and

submit to higher authority.
 SOCIAL CONTACT THEORY
Let us determine the different philosophers who believe that
society was formed in different reasons

1. THOMAS HOBBES- governed by the desires

and these often lead to conflict with their
fellowmen. (Abella, 2016)
2. JOHN LOCKE- considered persons to be more
cooperative and reasonable, and society is formed
through the consent of the individuals who organized
it. (Abella, 2016)

• Known as “Consent and governed

• Covenant among individuals to cooperate and share
the burdens of upholding the welfare of the society
3. JEAN JACQUE ROUSSEAU- advocates
concept of “general will”. Empowered
government to act on their behalf. (Abella,
2016)
4. JOHN RAWLS- redefined the social
contract and explained that human being’s
approach social cooperation in a rational
manner in order to meet their individual self-
interests. (Abella, 2016)
5. DAVID GAUTHIER- described people’s self-
interest as a significant factor in building and
maintaining societies. (Abella, 2016)
 Abella (2016) society is founded on the concept
of the common good and philosophers who
discussed the origins of society traced the
emergence of society to the human desire to
achieve the goal of survival. Furthermore, human
beings are compelled to come together, establish
relationships with each other, and work together
as a united group because of a natural desire for
goodness.
Lesson 2: The Societies and Individualities
God did not create man as a “solitary being,” but
wanted him to be a “social being”
 Forms of societies. Abella, (2016)

1. Hunting and Gathering Society

- the earliest and simplest form of society.
- generally characterized by its small size and is composed
mainly of families.
- nomadic because they spend most of their time searching
for food, thus have no permanent territory.
- hierarchy is not very varied.
- members are generally treated equally and decisions are
usually made through a consensus. The roles of its
members and the division of labor are not clearly defined.
 Forms of societies. Abella, 2016

2. Pastoral Society
- Characterized by the domestication of animals for food or a more
stable and predictable food supply.
- communities have larger populations than hunting and gathering
societies and remain longer in one place.
- societies often produce surplus food and resources, which they
trade with other societies.
- enables the people to engage in other activities apart from those
necessary for survival, such as handicrafts.
- leads the emergence of specialized tasks in the community
 Forms of societies. Abella, 2016
3. Horticultural Society
- engages in the small-scale cultivation of plants, fruits, and
vegetables and the domestication of animals.
- semi-nomadic, which means they travel to another place
when they have depleted the resources in one area.
- roles and responsibilities are more clearly defined with many
tasks assigned according to gender.
- There is a surplus of goods, which leads to equality among its
members.
- Family-and clan-oriented, and occupations were restricted by
tradition
 Forms of societies ( Abella, 2016)

4. Agrarian Or Agricultural Society

- An evolution of the pastoral and horticultural
societies. - Agriculture involves the large-scale and
long-term cultivation of crops and domestication of
animals.
- Improved technology and the used tools to aid in
farming are also evident during this period.
- Increased production, giving rise to a growing
population in agricultural societies
 Forms of societies ( Abella, 2016)

- A more structured social system that helps manage

resources and its members.
- increasingly complex social organization and growing
importance of territory often results in conflicts among
neighboring societies over resources and land
 The following are the basic Disvalues in Intersubjectivity

5. Feudal Society
- based on the ownership of land.
- Members of the society are organized based on status. Those
who own land are considered the most powerful and
influential members of society, while peasants are considered
the lowest group.
- Give rise to individuals who value relations among family
members and with the other members of the community.
- People are often very mindful of the hierarchy. They are often
traditional and resistant to social change, preferring to
maintain the way things are in their community
 The following are the basic Disvalues in Intersubjectivity

6. Industrial Society
- based on the use of specialized machinery in the production of
goods and services.
- often defined by the nature of work and the prevailing
industry in the area.
- capitalists or business owners are considered the most
influential.
- characterized by cultural 17 diversity and the presence of
bureaucratic forms of organization.
- Alienation is common, as people are often seen as resources
to be exploited.
 Forms of societies. Abella, 2016

7. Post-Industrial Society
- Based on knowledge, information, and the sale of services.
- Members of this society have higher educational attainment,
better training, and specialized roles.
- The virtual society is the product of post-industrial society,
where people organize themselves through communication
technology and the internet, it is a product of post-industrial
society.
How does society influence our development
as persons?
Our traits, traditions, and culture make us unique
among other societies.
Abella (2016), said that the person and the society
have a very dynamic relationship in which one cannot
exist without the other.

Society will never exist without human beings, and

human beings can no longer survive if they fail to
create their society.
How does society influence our development
as persons?

- it is true enough to say that society is responsible for

the growth and development of a person and on the
other hand human being is responsible for
transforming society.
Social Scientists and Psychologists believe that
human development has been affected by various
influences from society.

From the society that we belong to, people learn to

adopt their culture, identity, values, ideas, and
knowledge of the group of people and the community
around them.
 Factors that can influence society and our development as persons
(Abella 2016)

1. Norms- which are a set of traits and behaviors that society

considers acceptable and are, thus encouraged and passed on to
other members.

2. Laws- more formal and stringent norms that establish and define
acceptable behavior of the citizen.

3. Folkways- are less formal norms that arise from tradition and do not
result in punishment when violated.

4. Social values- are actions or ideals that are considered important by

society.
According to Abella (2016) that norms, laws and
other rules that regulate human interactions give rise
to a social system, which is an organized or
patterned set of relationships among individuals and
groups that compose of a society
Social roles- actions and behaviors expected from
the members of the society.

Classified social groups that perform vital

functions are called social institutions. From the
structure created, we can see that society allows
humans to relate with one another for a better
transformation.
My Society and its Contribution to Me! Reflect on
how your society benefits you today. Choose at least
three types of societies copy the table below and
complete it by writing the required information
SOCIETY SHORT DESCRIPTION HOW IT BENEFITS ME
OF THE SOCIETY TODAY?
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1. What significant changes have you

noticed in your relationships with others
throughout your life?
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2. What role did society play in these

changes?
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PERFORMANCE TASK
Due on Monday 04/29/24
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Photo Journal
1. Capture two images using your cellphone showing the
individuals, groups, and institutions that have significantly
influenced you throughout your life.
2. From the images you captured, on a letter-size paper
answer the given question:
- Describe the positive influences they had on your
development as a person.
- 3. Photos taken together with the computerized essay will
be submitted on Monday
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