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Which field of anthropology studies past human cultures through the recovery and analysis of artifacts?
Which field of anthropology studies past human cultures through the recovery and analysis of artifacts?
- Archaeology (correct)
- Biological anthropology
- Linguistic anthropology
- Cultural anthropology
What is a primary goal of anthropology?
What is a primary goal of anthropology?
- To discover what all people have in common (correct)
- To promote ethnocentrism
- To reinforce existing cultural norms
- To study only Western cultures
Which anthropological field explores the origins, history, and contemporary variation of communication?
Which anthropological field explores the origins, history, and contemporary variation of communication?
- Archaeology
- Linguistic anthropology (correct)
- Biological anthropology
- Cultural anthropology
What does biological anthropology primarily study?
What does biological anthropology primarily study?
Which goal of anthropology encourages individuals to evaluate their own culture objectively?
Which goal of anthropology encourages individuals to evaluate their own culture objectively?
What does cultural anthropology primarily focus on?
What does cultural anthropology primarily focus on?
Which field of anthropology aims to understand human communication?
Which field of anthropology aims to understand human communication?
Which of the following is studied in anthropology?
Which of the following is studied in anthropology?
What does the area of population studies primarily include?
What does the area of population studies primarily include?
Which field of study pertains to the effects of social organizations on population behavior?
Which field of study pertains to the effects of social organizations on population behavior?
What is the primary focus of sociological theory and research?
What is the primary focus of sociological theory and research?
Which of the following does the study of social change primarily involve?
Which of the following does the study of social change primarily involve?
What is the focus of the academic discipline of Political Science?
What is the focus of the academic discipline of Political Science?
What is often used interchangeably with the term 'state', but refers to an ethnic concept?
What is often used interchangeably with the term 'state', but refers to an ethnic concept?
What is the study of politics closely related to?
What is the study of politics closely related to?
Which of the following is the agency through which the will of the state is carried out?
Which of the following is the agency through which the will of the state is carried out?
From which Greek word did the term 'politics' originate?
From which Greek word did the term 'politics' originate?
For whose benefit does the government exist?
For whose benefit does the government exist?
What is politics described as?
What is politics described as?
Which term refers to power sharing within an organization?
Which term refers to power sharing within an organization?
What is considered a concrete realization of an idea?
What is considered a concrete realization of an idea?
From which languages did the term 'sociology' originate?
From which languages did the term 'sociology' originate?
Who is known as the 'Father of Sociology'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Sociology'?
Which of the following is NOT an element of the State?
Which of the following is NOT an element of the State?
What is a key feature of a state, distinguishing it from other entities?
What is a key feature of a state, distinguishing it from other entities?
Sociology is defined as the study of what?
Sociology is defined as the study of what?
What is the primary function of government concerning public policy?
What is the primary function of government concerning public policy?
Which of the following does sociology systematically study?
Which of the following does sociology systematically study?
What is the focus of social psychology as a branch of sociology?
What is the focus of social psychology as a branch of sociology?
Which branch of sociology aims to resolve social problems through sociological research?
Which branch of sociology aims to resolve social problems through sociological research?
Studying the interdependent relationships within society helps us appreciate what?
Studying the interdependent relationships within society helps us appreciate what?
Which of the following is considered a social input?
Which of the following is considered a social input?
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Anthropology
Anthropology
The study of humankind in all times and places.
Goal of Anthropology: Preserve Diversity
Goal of Anthropology: Preserve Diversity
Understanding differences to maintain diversity.
Goal of Anthropology: Find Commonalities
Goal of Anthropology: Find Commonalities
Discovering universal traits that unite us.
Goal of Anthropology: Objective Culture View
Goal of Anthropology: Objective Culture View
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Goal of Anthropology: New Knowledge
Goal of Anthropology: New Knowledge
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Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
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Linguistic Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
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Archaeology
Archaeology
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Sociology
Sociology
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Sociology's Etymology
Sociology's Etymology
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"Father of Sociology"
"Father of Sociology"
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Social Inputs
Social Inputs
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Social Organization
Social Organization
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Social Psychology
Social Psychology
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Applied Sociology
Applied Sociology
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Benefits of Studying Sociology
Benefits of Studying Sociology
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Government
Government
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Government's Role
Government's Role
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Government Defined
Government Defined
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Politics
Politics
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Purpose of Government
Purpose of Government
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Elements of the State
Elements of the State
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Nation
Nation
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State
State
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Population Studies
Population Studies
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Human Ecology
Human Ecology
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Sociological Theory and Research
Sociological Theory and Research
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Social Change
Social Change
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Political Science
Political Science
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Politics (original meaning)
Politics (original meaning)
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Politics (modern meaning)
Politics (modern meaning)
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Politics defined
Politics defined
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Study Notes
- The document provides an overview of anthropology, sociology, and political science.
Anthropology
- Explores topics like human origin, globalization, social change, and world history.
- Studies humankind across all times and places.
- Encompasses the study of humanity, including prehistoric origins and contemporary human diversity.
Goals of Anthropology
- Aims to understand and preserve human diversity by exploring the characteristics that differentiate people, such as what it means to be a Filipino and a global citizen.
- Focus is on understanding the commonalities among all people through the study of folklore, traditions, and language.
- Encourages individuals to view their own culture objectively and make necessary changes for improvement.
- Generates new knowledge and theories about humankind and human behavior to address human challenges.
Fields of Anthropology
- Cultural anthropology studies living people and their cultures, including variations and changes in forms, styles, and social lives
- Linguistic anthropology studies communication, primarily among humans, including its origins, history, and contemporary variation.
- Archaeology studies past human cultures through the recovery and analysis of material remains and artifacts.
- Biological anthropology, also known as physical anthropology, studies humans as biological organisms including evolution and contemporary variation.
Sociology
- Derived from the Latin word "socius" (associate) and the Greek word "logos" (study of knowledge).
- August Comte is considered the "Father of Sociology".
- The focus is on the scientific study of society, human civilization, groups and how these affect behavior.
- Sociology focuses on social connections, institutions, organizations, structures, and processes and is composed of attitudes, viewpoints, consolidated values, and norms of social institutions.
- Enables the creation of theories, the critical study of humanity, appreciation of interdependence within society, broadens familiarity with sociological facts, and exposes different perspectives on attaining the truth.
Branches of Sociology
- Social organization includes the study of social institutions, social inequality, social mobility, religious groups, and bureaucracy.
- Social psychology studies human nature, emphasizing social processes and individual responses ("social stimuli").
- Applied sociology focuses on practical applications for human behavior and organizations to assist in resolving social problems using sociological research.
- Population studies includes size, growth, demographic characteristics, composition, migration, changes, and quality in relation to economic, political, and social systems.
- Human ecology pertains to the effects of social organizations (religious, political, etc.) on population behavior.
- Sociological theory and research focuses on discovering theoretical tools, methods, and techniques to scientifically explain sociological issues.
- Social change studies factors causing social organization and disorganization like calamity, drug abuse, social change, health and welfare issues, political instability, unemployment, and issues affecting children and women.
Political Science
- Deals with the study of government, political processes, institutions, and behaviors.
- Studies the complex behavior of political actors, government administration, opposition, and subjects.
- Investigates political and governmental institutions and processes.
- Politics involves power dynamics and its usage, helping understand and improve society.
Politics
- Originates from the Greek word 'polis,' meaning ‘city' or ‘state'.
- Involves governing a city or state, and the strategies to gain, use, or lose power.
- The word is applied in many areas, such as bribery or spreading rumors.
- Politics is a broad term related to power sharing, while government is the concrete realization of that sharing.
Government
- It formulates, expresses, and carries out the will of the state.
- It is the organized agency in a state imposing social control.
- Consisting of people who govern, set public policy, and exercise power through customs, institutions, and laws.
- Exists for the benefit of the governed, ensuring governance of its territory and sovereignty.
- Government, people, territory, and sovereignty are the elements of the State.
State vs. Nation
- State is a political concept. Nation is an ethnic concept.
- State pertains to a community occupying a territory with its own government, while nation refers to people bound by common ethnic elements like race, language, and culture.
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