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Which of these is NOT a characteristic that defines 'gender' as defined in the text?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic that defines 'gender' as defined in the text?
What is Socioeconomic Status (SES) primarily a measure of?
What is Socioeconomic Status (SES) primarily a measure of?
Which of the following is an example of an ethnicity-based cultural trait?
Which of the following is an example of an ethnicity-based cultural trait?
What is the primary function of religion?
What is the primary function of religion?
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Which of these concepts primarily focuses on the shared beliefs and practices of a group of people?
Which of these concepts primarily focuses on the shared beliefs and practices of a group of people?
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What is the main takeaway from the image mentioned in the text?
What is the main takeaway from the image mentioned in the text?
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The lesson identifies 'social actors' as agents who contribute to the dynamics within society. Which of the following could be considered 'social actors' as defined in this context?
The lesson identifies 'social actors' as agents who contribute to the dynamics within society. Which of the following could be considered 'social actors' as defined in this context?
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What is the primary purpose of examining the origins and dynamics of culture, society, and politics?
What is the primary purpose of examining the origins and dynamics of culture, society, and politics?
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What is the primary focus of social anthropology?
What is the primary focus of social anthropology?
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Which field of anthropology examines the interplay between social factors and human evolution?
Which field of anthropology examines the interplay between social factors and human evolution?
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What does the term "anthropos" signify in the word "anthropology"?
What does the term "anthropos" signify in the word "anthropology"?
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Which field of anthropology studies cultural variation across different societies?
Which field of anthropology studies cultural variation across different societies?
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According to Andrew Heywood, what is the primary focus of political science?
According to Andrew Heywood, what is the primary focus of political science?
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What are the two Greek words from which the term "sociology" is derived?
What are the two Greek words from which the term "sociology" is derived?
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Which of these fields of anthropology has a connection to the study of human evolution?
Which of these fields of anthropology has a connection to the study of human evolution?
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What does the term "logos" signify in both "anthropology" and "sociology"?
What does the term "logos" signify in both "anthropology" and "sociology"?
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What is the primary reason people adhere to food taboos?
What is the primary reason people adhere to food taboos?
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What is a significant characteristic of political dynasties?
What is a significant characteristic of political dynasties?
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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies social change?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies social change?
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What is the main difference between political change and social change?
What is the main difference between political change and social change?
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Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of identity?
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of identity?
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How does understanding a culture's food taboos contribute to social harmony?
How does understanding a culture's food taboos contribute to social harmony?
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What is a primary reason why Istambays face challenges in finding employment in the Philippines?
What is a primary reason why Istambays face challenges in finding employment in the Philippines?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of “observations about social, political, and cultural behavior and phenomena”?
Which of the following best describes the concept of “observations about social, political, and cultural behavior and phenomena”?
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Study Notes
Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics: LESSON 1
Sharing Social and Cultural Backgrounds
- Gender: The range of characteristics pertaining to and differentiating between masculine and feminine.
Socioeconomics Status (SES)
- A combined economic and sociological measure.
- Shows the person's work experience and family's economic condition.
Ethnicity
- Cultural traits shared by a group of people, including language, religion, or national origin.
- When people integrate ethnicity into their identity and create a shared community, they’re demonstrating cultural self-awareness.
Religion
- A unified system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things, with separation/taboo-ing elements.
- These shared beliefs/practices unite people in a moral community.
Identity
- Distinctive characteristics that define an individual or group.
Observation About Social, Political and Cultural Behavior
- Food Taboos: Examples of food taboos are eating pork among Muslims. Students should look at culture instead of regarding them as odd.
- Istambays: People regarded as unruly or thieves who face job difficulties due to limited opportunities.
Political Dynasties
- Groups of people whose members are involved in politics.
- Often families in the Philippines who have held government positions for multiple generations.
Elections
- A formal decision-making process where a population chooses an individual to hold a public office.
- Can occur in legislative, executive, and judiciary branches of governments.
Observations on Social, Political and Cultural Change
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Social Change: Transformations that alter people's roles, statuses, and the structure/organization of society.
- Examples given are women's rights and LGBTQIA+ issues.
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Political Change: Alterations in the way power and authority are exercised within a state.
- Caused by conflicts, protests, or riots.
- Example given is the transition from dictatorship to democratic government in the 1980s.
Definition of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology
- Anthropology: A systematic study of biological, cultural, and social aspects of humans.
- Political Science: The activity by which people create, maintain, and change the regulations they live under (Andrew Heywood).
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Sociology: The study of human social life. (Anthony Giddens)
- Focus on the interplay between economic, political, and social factors.
Four Fields of Anthropology
- Cultural Anthropology,
- Biological Anthropology,
- Linguistic Anthropology,
- Social Anthropology.
Fields of Anthropology Continued
- Social Anthropology: Study of human societies, examining social patterns, practices and how different cultures develop.
- Cultural Anthropology examines the variations between societies and attempts to understand different cultures within their contexts. It includes customs patterns, and behaviors.
- Linguistic Anthropology: Examine the relationship between language, discourse, and the aspects that define a society. Also examines how language shapes human societies.
- Biological Anthropology: Studies the origin of humans, their adaptations, interplay between social factors and evolution, and how human characteristics evolve over time.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in social anthropology with this quiz. You'll encounter questions about the definitions of gender, socioeconomic status, cultural traits, and more. Challenge your understanding of society's dynamics and the roles of social actors within it.
