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What term is used to refer to a community of persons permanently occupying a defined territory with their own government?
What term is used to refer to a community of persons permanently occupying a defined territory with their own government?
According to the passage, which field of study focuses on understanding human societies and cultures?
According to the passage, which field of study focuses on understanding human societies and cultures?
Which discipline mentioned in the passage specifically deals with the analysis of past human cultures through their material remains?
Which discipline mentioned in the passage specifically deals with the analysis of past human cultures through their material remains?
What term refers to the study of political systems, processes, and behavior?
What term refers to the study of political systems, processes, and behavior?
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Which field mentioned in the text is most concerned with the governance and control of societies?
Which field mentioned in the text is most concerned with the governance and control of societies?
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Which discipline aims to understand the structure and functioning of social groups and societies?
Which discipline aims to understand the structure and functioning of social groups and societies?
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What area of study involves the excavation and analysis of material culture to understand past societies?
What area of study involves the excavation and analysis of material culture to understand past societies?
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Fields of Anthropology
- Cultural Anthropology: Focuses on the study of living people and their cultures, encompassing variation and change. Investigates art, religion, migration, marriage, and family.
- Linguistic Anthropology: Examines communication, especially among humans, exploring origins, history, and contemporary variations in how communication is practiced.
- Archaeology: Studies past human cultures through material remains by recovering and analyzing artifacts, providing insights into historical lifestyles.
- Biological Anthropology: Also known as physical anthropology, it looks at humans as biological organisms, analyzing evolution, contemporary variation, and the interplay of heredity, environment, and culture in human biology.
Sociology
- Derived from "socius" (Latin for associate) and "logos" (Greek for study of knowledge).
- Coined by August Comte, the “Father of Sociology”.
- Investigates human civilization through systematic studies.
Concepts of Anthropology
- Explores human origins, globalization, social change, and world history, examining humanity across different times and places.
- Encompasses the diversity of contemporary human life while reflecting on prehistoric origins.
Goals of Anthropology
- Understand Diversity: Aims to discover what differentiates cultures, fostering appreciation and preservation of diversity. Questions like “What does it mean to be a Filipino and a citizen of the world?” guide this inquiry.
- Identify Commonalities: Focuses on shared traits across humanity (e.g., folklore, traditions, language) to gain insights into human nature.
- Cultural Self-Reflection: Encourages viewing one’s own culture from an outsider's perspective to recognize and critique faults, prompting improvements.
- Generate Knowledge: Seeks to develop new theories about humankind and behavior that are applicable for addressing societal issues.
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Explore the different fields of anthropology including Cultural Anthropology, which studies living people and their cultures, and Linguistic Anthropology, which focuses on communication among humans. Learn about the analysis of forms, social lives, art, religion, migration, marriage, and family.
