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What is the primary focus of anthropology?
Which perspective in sociology focuses on social structures and their functions?
How does gender differ across cultures according to the provided content?
Which category of anthropology studies human remains and artifacts?
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What does the term 'conflict perspective' in sociology highlight?
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In the context of human cultural variation, what type of differences does the content mention?
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Which type of anthropology emphasizes the role of language in shaping culture?
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What is one key feature of structural functionalism?
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Study Notes
Concepts of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science
- Anthropology studies human beings, their ancestors, and cultural differences and similarities globally.
- Major subfields of Anthropology include:
- Cultural Anthropology: Examines how people with shared cultures organize and shape their environments.
- Linguistic Anthropology: Focuses on language's role in shaping culture and social interaction.
- Biological or Physical Anthropology: Investigates human biological diversity and evolution.
- Archaeology: Studies past human societies through material remains.
Sociology Perspectives
- Sociology evaluates social acts, relationships, organizations, structures, and processes.
- Key perspectives in Sociology:
- Structural Functionalism: Analyzes the societal structures and their functions within a system.
- Symbolic Interactionism: Examines how individuals create meaning through social interactions.
- Conflict Perspective: Focuses on power dynamics and social inequalities within society.
Gender and Social Constructs
- Gender is defined by the World Health Organization (2015) as socially constructed characteristics of men and women, including norms and relationships.
- Gender expectations are culturally relative and can evolve over time.
- Recognition of non-binary identities is essential, as they exist beyond male and female classifications.
Social Stratification in the Philippines
- Social classes in the Philippines are divided into upper, middle, and lower classes.
- Understanding cultural variations in social differences helps analyze societal structures and inequalities.
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Test your knowledge of key concepts in Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science. This quiz covers cultural classifications and the influences on human societies and behaviors across the globe. Explore how these disciplines explain human diversity and shared characteristics.
