UCSP Week 1-2: Understanding Identity

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What does cultural identity primarily refer to?

A person's career choice and achievements

A person's level of education

A person's feeling of belonging to a group (correct)

A person's financial status in society

Which statement best defines political identity?

It indicates personal hobbies and interests.

It expresses an individual's profession.

It focuses only on economic beliefs.

It reflects membership in a group with specific political views. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a branch of anthropology?

Cultural Anthropology

Biological Anthropology

Psychological Anthropology

Sociological Anthropology (correct)

What constitutes the focus of psychology within social sciences?

Human behavior and mental processes Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is recognized as the father of sociology?

Auguste Comte Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical stage comes AFTER the theological stage according to Auguste Comte?

Metaphysical stage Signup and view all the answers

What does economics study in the context of social sciences?

Choices and decision-making of individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of sociology among social sciences?

Scientific study of human social behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which ideology promotes economic equality and individual freedom?

Communism Signup and view all the answers

What type of culture includes physical objects created by people?

Material culture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts describes shared rules of conduct in a society?

Norms Signup and view all the answers

The Philippine Eagle is known scientifically as what?

Pithecophaga jefferyi Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'mores' refer to in cultural aspects?

Norms with great moral significance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a non-material cultural aspect?

Ideas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'folkways'?

Widely accepted norms without moral significance Signup and view all the answers

Which national sport is also known as Kali and Eskrima?

Arnis Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of degradation on human beings?

Decreases individual dignity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a feature of the common good?

Personal wealth accumulation Signup and view all the answers

What type of rights are considered inherent to man and given by God?

Natural Rights Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of rights includes the right to vote and the right to be voted into public office?

Political Rights Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes objectification?

Treating individuals as tools for goals Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the concept of culture?

Culture is learned through various social interactions. Signup and view all the answers

What does culture clash refer to?

A conflict arising from differing cultural values. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics highlights that culture is dynamic?

Culture adapts to changing environments. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term culture patterns?

A collection of culture complexes that form an interrelated whole. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of culture being shared?

Culture is shared among group members. Signup and view all the answers

Culture relativism involves assessing a culture based on what?

The culture's own standards and practices. Signup and view all the answers

In the functionalist perspective, society is viewed as what?

A system where all parts function together. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term culture universal refer to?

Needs that are the same for all people across cultures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Malacañang Place?

It is the official residence and workplace of the President. Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is known for building houses and making fine pottery?

Sumerians Signup and view all the answers

What concept refers to how individuals acquire values and behaviors appropriate to their culture?

Enculturation Signup and view all the answers

From which civilization did the concept of democracy originate?

Greeks Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as inappropriate behavior that society finds offensive?

Taboos Signup and view all the answers

What type of norms are learned intuitively as we grow up?

Folkways Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization established a Republic without a king?

Romans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a category of norms?

Behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Identity Concepts

Identity: Expresses individual beliefs and social affiliations, including nationality, gender, and sexuality.
Cultural Identity: Reflects belonging and connection to a specific group or culture.
Political Identity: Involves expressing political opinions and attitudes based on group membership.
Social Identity: Pertains to self-perception concerning gender, religion, and community involvement.

Sociology Overview

Definition: Examines human social behavior in a scientific manner.
Relationship to Social Sciences:
- Anthropology: Studies human cultures, both past and present.
- Psychology: Focuses on behavior and cognition.
- Economics: Analyzes choice and resource allocation.

Branches of Anthropology

Biological Anthropology: Looks at Homo sapiens as biological beings through time.
Cultural Anthropology: Describes and compares human group adaptations.
Electoral Anthropology: Examines the connection between the public and policymakers.

Culture Defined

Culture: Encompasses customs, traditions, ethics, values, beliefs, and practices of a society.
Types of Culture:
- Material Culture: Tangible objects (e.g., clothing, books).
- Non-material Culture: Intangible traits (e.g., language, ideas).

Aspects of Culture

Symbols: Fundamental components of culture (e.g., handshake).
Language: Structured symbols for communication.
Values: Collective beliefs of right and wrong.
Norms: Shared rules dictating conduct in various contexts.
Folkways: Informal behavioral norms without strong moral implications.
Mores: Significant norms with ethical connotations.

Characteristics of Culture

Learned: Culture is acquired from various sources, including family and media.
Dynamic: Cultures evolve in response to environmental changes.
Integrated: Aspects of culture interconnect and influence each other.
Shared: Culture is communal among group members.
Symbolic: Based on arbitrary symbols that hold specific meanings.

Perspectives in Culture and Society

Cultural Perspective: Understanding culture through the lens of environmental and social factors.
Functional Perspectives: Society functions holistically, where each part contributes to overall stability.
Humanistic Interpretive Perspective: Emphasizes subjective experiences in cultural study.

Important Cultural Concepts

Culture Traits: Individual acts or beliefs tied to specific contexts.
Culture Complex: Interrelated traits forming cultural clusters.
Culture Patterns: Organized combinations of culture complexes.
Culture Universals: Common needs shared globally.
Culture Clash: Conflicts arising from differing cultural values.
Culture Relativism: Judging a culture based on its own standards.

Historical Civilizations

Sumerians: Notable for architecture and textile production.
Egyptians: Relied on the Nile River; beliefs in an afterlife were prominent.
Greeks: Introduced democracy; military training was enforced on youth.
Romans: Established a Republic influenced by earlier cultures.

Human Rights

Definition: Ethical principles governing freedom and entitlement in societies.
Classes of Human Rights:
- Natural Rights: Inherent to individuals by nature or divine endowment.
- Statutory Rights: Established by law.
- Constitutional Rights: Protected under national law.

Categories of Norms

Folkways: Informal social customs learned from context.
Mores: Strongly held norms tied to ethical beliefs.
Taboos: Behaviors deemed offensive or inappropriate.
Laws: Formal rules defining legality.

Essential Ingredients for Human Dignity

Respect for individuals’ rights and freedom from degradation and objectification.

Government and Society

Importance of governance in maintaining law and order, social safety, and political participation to ensure public good and individual rights.

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This quiz covers the concepts of identity including cultural, political, and personal aspects. It explores how individual belief systems and social affiliations shape cultural and political identities. Dive into discussions on government systems like fascism and capitalism as part of understanding societal roles.