Margosatubig Pax High School /Kindergarten ,Inc.

7035 Poblacion , Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur

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Senior High School
2020-2021
Grade 12- Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
First Semester
ACTIVITY NO. 3
ACTTITY TITLE Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology
Content standard The learners demonstrate an understanding of:
1. human cultural variation, social differences, social change, and political identities
2. the significance of studying culture, society, and politics
3. the rationale for studying anthropology political science, and sociology
Performance The learners
standard 1. acknowledge human cultural variation, social differences, social change, and political identities
2. adopt an open and critical attitude toward different social, political, and cultural phenomena through observation and reflection
3. appreciates the value of disciplines of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science as social sciences
MELC *Discuss the nature, goals and perspectives in/of anthropology, sociology and political science
LEARNING Myla M. Arcinas, Phd. 2016. Understanding Culture, Society and
RESOURCES Politics. Phoenix Publishing House. Pages 10-14
Reference 3. Pages 13-15
https://youtu.be/J5aglbgTEig?t=28
https://youtu.be/jQK0Xbfel-M?t=20
https://youtu.be/32KG_ba_NJc?t=16
Core values Deepen and nurture faith life and relationship with God, others and all of creations.
iNtegration
Learning Target/s: At the end of the lesson, the students CAN…
1. Identify the subjects of inquiry and goals of Anthropology, Political Science and Sociology by;
1.a. define and differentiate anthropology, political science and sociology
1.b. identify the goals of anthropology, political science and sociology
1.c. understanding and recognize the value of anthropology, political science and sociology in the 21st century

INTRODUCTION
TRANSITION/LINKING STATEMENT:
A. MOTIVATION
Examine the photo collage below. What is a Filipino? What makes us a Filipino? What
are the images that reflect your Filipino identity? These are the questions you need to
reflect as you dig deeper in understanding your own cultural identity. Theories and
concepts in Anthropology, Social Science and Politics will aid you to better understand
the processes of cultural elements in our society

B. ESSENTIAL IDEAS
DEFINING ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
What is Anthropology?
 The word anthropology is derived from two Greek words “logos”, which means study and “anthropo” which means man.
 Holistic “science of man”, a science of the totality of human existence
 Anthropology is a behavioral science that deals with the study of culture. The components, characteristics, functions, modes of adaptation
of cultures as well as cultural value and practices are studied in Anthropology.

PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

- Mainly concerns about

how humans emerged
and evolved through
time.

ARCHEOLOGY ETHNOLOGY
- Studies past cultures - Study of recent or
through tangible or present cultures. It
material remains. explains the
ANTHROPOLOGY difference of cultures
before and the
ANTHROPOLOGICAL CULTURAL recent.
LINGUISTICS ANTHROPOLOGY
- Explains the difference of - Basically concerns the
languages by culture and difference of cultures
What is Sociology?
 how it is constructed.
The word sociology was derived from two terms; “logos”,
from which
time means study or science; and “socius”, which means group or partners.
to time.
 A behavioral science that deals with the society and the behavior of people in the society.
 Areas of Sociology :Social Organization, Social Psychology, Human Ecology, Applied Sociology, Population Studies, Social Change,
Sociological Theory and Research
What is Political Science?
 Political Science deals with the study of state, politics or government. It also deals with the foundation of the state and the principles of
government. In political science, the way people govern themselves; the various forms of government, their structures and their
relationship to other institutions in society are studied.
 The word political came from Greek word “polis” means city-state and science comes from Latin word “scire” which means to know.

Public Law Public Administration

Political Theory – pertains to laws or ordinances – serves as an academic discipline that
– deals with the accumulation of principles which control the framework of studies civil service and governance.
identifying with the basis, structure, conduct, and public governance.
operations of the state Legislatures and Legislation
Political Dynamics
AREAS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE – Is a complex mechanism that can be
– concerned with the relationship of different Government and Business extended as a discipline. It tries to
– gives importance to the regulatory and explain the process, composition, and
societal forces that dictate political
opportunities and actions. governmental function to corporate, or business organization of legislature.
Comparative Government
entities concerning the national economy.
International Relations - a discipline that studies and analyzes the
– includes inquiries into the nation-states' . International Law general structure of governments of all
foreign policy in their mutual ties on the various - a system of agreements and treaties countries. It includes (executive, legislative, and
forces-geographic, technological, that entails responsibilities of one state judicial bodies, their constitutions, laws,
psychological, and political that contribute to into another. administrative organizations, foreign policies,
shaping such policy. political parties and processes, economic,
social, and political functions, and their cultures

GOALS OF ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

 Learn to see human cultures- whether in texts, religious rituals and political or economic behavior from an
anthropological perspective.
ANTHROPOLOGY  Learn that anthropology as a discipline has a strong commitment to issues of social justice.
 Understand the process of anthropological interpretation and representation.
 Demonstrate an understanding of cultural variation, social differences, social changes and political identities.
SOCIOLOGY  Describe how social structures and institutions operate.
 Completely and effectively communicate sociological concepts and their applications.
 Deepen the knowledge and understanding of students in the field of government and politics.
POLITICAL  Help us obtain practical knowledge and insights on political issues.
SCIENCE  Understand why people behave the way they do politically.

Interaction
LEARNING EXPERIENCE:
A. Clarifying for Understanding
Direction: fill up the Venn Diagram of the differences in each field in Social Science.

ANTHROPOLOGY B. Processing Questions:

1. Social Science is a discipline hat attempts to
explain human behavior and society. How can
POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY you use these discipline to address resent-day
SCIENCE problems in your community ?

Integration
A. FRAMING CONCEPT:
Direction: Write down
two (2) “Aha!” (something you learned) and one (1) “Huh?” (one question you want to
ask). (Aha! & Huh?)

Aha! Huh?

Extended Work:
Most of the proponents and contributors of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science are men. Research about women who contributed in the same field.
Please be guided by the guide questions in doing your research.
Proponents Contributions/ Significant Works How did they use their beliefs and principles in
bringing change in the society?
Anthropology
Sociology
Political Science
 Social organization refers to a pattern of relationships between and among different groups and individual
people. Social organization could be said to the fundamental basis of modern society, as it allows for the
carrying out of very complex activities that other members of society either participate in or are affected by.

Identifying and classifying different groupings of people is a crucial job for sociologists. Typically,
sociologists define a group as consisting of at least two members who:

 interact with each other,

 have a sense of identity or belonging,
 share norms or expectations that those outside the group do not.
While the larger society of a particular nation is itself an example of social organization, that society is
in turn made up of a collection of organized groups of interacting individuals. It is precisely how those
groups interact and organize that sociologists study.

Typically, when sociologists discuss social organizations, they are referring to:

 Social institutions, such as the family or school.

 Social groups, such as professional associations, or voluntary organizations like the Kiwanis
Club or neighborhood associations.
 Social inequality, which groups people according to class, such as the middle-class, working
class, underclass, upper class, etc.
 Religious groups, such as churches and affiliated charities.
 Bureaucracies, including government agencies administrative units.

2. Sociological Social Psychology

Sociological social psychology emphasizes the relationship between individual people and the larger
social structures and processes in which they participate. While the study of social organization and
structure is the defining core of sociology, all social structure comes out of interactions between
individuals. So, to understand the significance, nature, and effects of social structure, we need to
understand the the people whose behavior constitutes that structure.

Major areas of study include deviance, socialization, group dynamics, health, race and ethnicity, and
gender. Sociologists in this field have studied some really interesting subjects, such as obedience
and disobedience during the Holocaust, the psychological consequences of work and family life, and
the attitudes of minority groups to the cultural mainstream.

Social Change
Sociologists are interested in studying both “what is” and “what changes.” In this sense, social change
refers to any alteration in how a society is organized. Sociologists thus seek to explain the causes
and affects of these social changes.

Some theories of social change emphasize evolutionary explanations. These theories hold that
society develops from simple to increasingly complex forms of organization. Social change, then, is
linear and progressive.

Sociologists typically identify a few key factors that influence social change:
 The physical environment. Changes in the environment, such as climate change, may require
different forms of social organization in order for humans to survive. Very rapid changes in the physical
environment can cause severe disruptions to social and cultural life.
 Population changes. Migrations and conquest bring new people into new places, which in turn can
lead to forms of social change.
 Isolation and contact. Societies that are cut off from the larger world may change very quickly once
they come into contact with outside cultures and peoples.
 Technology. Advances in technology, such as the car or airplane, can dramatically change social
organization as these new technologies offer new ways for people to interact.
Major topics of study for this field include: ecological changes, population, migration, technological
change, new production techniques, culture change, political processes, social transformation,
modernization, mass communication, and the impact of natural disaster.

4. Human Ecology
This is the study of the nature and behavior of a given population and its interaction with the
surrounding environment. Specifically, it focuses on how social structures adapt to the quality and
quantity of natural resources and to the existence of other human groups

Studies of this kind have shown the prevalence of mental illness, criminality, delinquency, prostitution,
and drug addiction in urban centers and other modern, developed locales.

5. Population and Demographics

This area of study is concerned with the study of population number, composition, change, and
quality and how these factors influence the larger economic, social, and political systems.

This area also focuses on things such as fertility and mortality rates, the impact of migration on the
distribution of certain populations. Examples of topics that sociologists in this field study include
trends in population growth and how those trends are affected by fertility, mortality, and migration
rates, how population is distributed over a particular area (for example, segregation), poverty and
inequality.

6. Applied Sociology
This field is concerned with using sociological problems to solve social problems. For instance, some
of the main social problems where I live include squatters, prostitution, too-large families, nurse
shortages, and poor nutrition. An applied sociologist would bring his or her knowledge to bear on how
to solve these problems.

Let's take a look and see what that might look like:

Squatters
Squatters are usually newcomers to urban areas who live on land or in buildings that don't belong to
them. An applied sociologist would wonder why squatters came to the city in the first place. The
research variables to analyze would include the squatters' background, their employment and
educational history, their occupation and sources of income.

The sociologist might discover that squatters migrate to the city to find gainful employment but can't
find a job that suits their educational qualifications. They are usually farmers, fishermen, laborers on
unskilled workers. Lack of income is the primary reason squatters can't afford to buy their own house
and land.
Prostitution
An applied sociologist might learn that prostitution and squatting have many of the same causes.
Usually, squatter areas are breeding grounds for prostitution, drug abuse, and illegal gambling. The
research variables may still focus on low income and unemployment.

Migration of Nurses
Why might nurses prefer to work in other countries? Likely because of the high salary that nurses can
earn in the US, Europe, and Canada. Compared to a staff nurse in a government hospital, nurses
working abroad can make 10 times as much.

The research variables to study the migration of nurses include salary, overtime pay, the exchange
rate, and the country that they want to work.

Poor Nutrition
Since children are typically the ones most affected by poor nutrition, the research variables for this
social problem would include: the family income, food intake, and family employment. Low income
and unemployment is usually the cause of poor nutrition.

7. Sociological Methods & Research

This field is concerned with the applicability of sociological principles and insights to study and regulate
peoples' social environment. It represents an effort to build and develop theories that can explain people's
actions and behaviors.