UCSP Q2 Reviewer: Transnational Advocacy Groups, Education, and Global Warming

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What is the role of transnational advocacy groups according to the text?

Influencing the government on neglected matters (correct)

Fighting against trade unions

Promoting dynamite fishing

Not influencing government actions

What is the purpose of education according to the text?

To influence the government's actions

To transmit cultural norms and values only

To prepare people for life experiences and develop the human personality (correct)

To provide basic academic knowledge and learning skills only

What does the term 'Global Warming' refer to according to the text?

Permanent change in the Earth's climate only

Both gradual increase in temperature and permanent change in climate (correct)

Decrease in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere

Gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans only

What prompted workers to form trade unions according to the text?

Lack of dignity and respect at the workplace Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the main focus of civil organizations such as people's organizations in communities?

Showing realities of daily living of ordinary members of society Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greenhouse Effect according to the text?

Process of warming the Earth's surface using radiation from the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

In the context of social stratification, what does 'universal but variable' mean?

It is present in every society but has the same characteristics in each society. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the term used to describe the standardized method of hierarchically structured and progressive schooling?

Formal Education Signup and view all the answers

Who are described as the 'elite individuals or group of people that are most prolific and successful in their respective areas'?

The upper class Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to Filipino migrant workers, people with Filipino citizenship who reside in another country for a limited period of employment?

Overseas Filipino Workers Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the process of improving the terms for individuals and groups to take part in society, as well as improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of disadvantaged people based on their identity?

Social Inclusion Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for the system in which social mobility is based on personal merit and individual talents?

Meritocracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an open system of stratification with a combination of achieved and ascribed status?

Class System Signup and view all the answers

In the context of education, which example represents non-formal education?

Passing the National Certificate on driving Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for an individual's social status assigned by society or group based on some fixed category, without regard to a person’s abilities or performance?

Ascribed Status Signup and view all the answers

What impact do cooperatives have on the community according to the text?

They stabilize communities. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Transnational Advocacy Groups

The role of transnational advocacy groups is to mobilize and influence global policies and institutions.

Purpose of Education

The purpose of education is to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing individuals for active participation in society.

Global Warming

Global Warming refers to the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, primarily caused by human activities that release greenhouse gases.

Formation of Trade Unions

Workers formed trade unions in response to poor working conditions, low wages, and lack of job security.

Civil Organizations

The main focus of civil organizations, such as people's organizations in communities, is to promote collective action and advocate for social change.

Greenhouse Effect

The Greenhouse Effect is a natural process that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.

'Universal but variable' means that social stratification exists universally, but its forms and characteristics vary across societies.

Standardized Education

The standardized method of hierarchically structured and progressive schooling is referred to as the 'ladder system'.

Elite Individuals

Elite individuals or groups are those who are most prolific and successful in their respective areas.

Filipino Migrant Workers

The term 'OFW' (Overseas Filipino Worker) refers to Filipino migrant workers, people with Filipino citizenship who reside in another country for a limited period of employment.

The process of improving the terms for individuals and groups to take part in society, as well as improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of disadvantaged people based on their identity, is referred to as social inclusion.

Meritocracy

A system in which social mobility is based on personal merit and individual talents is referred to as meritocracy.

Open Stratification System

An open system of stratification with a combination of achieved and ascribed status is referred to as an open stratification system.

Non-Formal Education

An example of non-formal education is out-of-school programs, such as workshops or training sessions.

Ascribed Status

An individual's social status assigned by society or group based on some fixed category, without regard to a person’s abilities or performance, is referred to as ascribed status.

Cooperatives

Cooperatives have a positive impact on the community by promoting social and economic development, and fostering a sense of community and social responsibility.

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Prepare for your UCSP Q2 exam with this reviewer covering topics such as the influence of transnational advocacy groups on government, the role of education as a social institution, and the implications of global warming. Test your knowledge on key concepts and theories.