Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics

That complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals, laws, customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.

Edward Tylor

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A product of human social processes intended to meet basic needs for survival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Characterizes the totality of a territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Man, his works, his body, his behavior and values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of human society and social behavior from large-scale institutions and mass culture to small groups and individual interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anthropology = The study of man, his works, body, behavior, and values Political Science = The systematic study of a state and its government Sociology = The scientific study of human society and social behavior Social Interaction = The relationships and processes between individuals and groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Power = Often associated with politics Consensus = An agreement reached by community members Compromise = A process of finding mutual concessions Public Affairs = Matters concerning public interest and governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social Structures = Organized patterns of relationships Social Processes = Dynamic interactions among individuals Social Organizations = Groups structured to achieve specific goals Social Relationships = Connections between individuals or groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political independence = Symbol representing autonomy Economic interdependence = Mutual reliance in economic activities Territory = A characterized area of governance Identity = Representation in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Art of Government = The practice of political administration Knowledge Based = Foundation of political competence Competence Based = Skills and abilities in governance Skills Based = Practical capabilities in political contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political Science = State and its relationships Anthropology = Human beings across cultures Sociology = Interactions and institutions Social Studies = Integrated study of human society</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Culture = A complex whole of social aspects Identity = Personal representation in society Society = A community of individuals Socialization = The process of integrating into society</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Institutions = Organized structures that fulfill societal needs Mass Culture = Shared practices and beliefs among large groups Small Groups = Interpersonal interactions on a micro-level Individual Interactions = Personal connections between individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge = Information and skills acquired by a person Morals = Principles regarding right and wrong behavior Arts = Expression of creativity in various forms Customs = Traditional practices or rituals of a society</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laws = Rules established by a governing authority Beliefs = Convictions or acceptances that something is true Values = Core principles that guide behavior Symbols = Objects or signs that represent something else</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heraclitus = Change is the only permanent thing in this world Edward Tylor = Culture refers to that complex whole... Karl Marx = The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles Max Weber = Understanding social action requires interpreting the meanings that individuals attach to their actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociology = Study of society and social behavior Anthropology = Study of humans and cultural variation Political Science = Study of governance and political processes Psychology = Study of mind and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-esteem = One's sense of personal worth Cultural identity = Belonging to a particular culture or social group Gender identity = One's personal sense of their gender Social identity = Connection to social groups and roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adaptation = Adjusting to new conditions or environments Integration = Bringing together different groups into a cohesive whole Socialization = The process of internalizing the norms and values of a group Communication = The exchange of information and ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tacit knowledge = Know-how that is difficult to express Explicit knowledge = Knowledge that can be easily articulated Cultural knowledge = Information shared within a culture Personal knowledge = Knowledge unique to an individual's experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structure = The organized pattern of relationships and roles Function = The purpose or contribution of a particular aspect Change = The evolution of social norms and values over time Stability = The resistance to sudden change in social systems</p> Signup and view all the answers