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What is the distinctive characteristic that defines an individual and is shaped by one’s membership to a particular group?
Identity
What are identities dependent on?
Relational and contextual circumstances
How are social, cultural, and political change related to the concept of identity?
They are related to the formation of individual and group identities
What does the concept of identity have the potential to transform?
Social hierarchies
What is the focus of anthropology, sociology, and political science according to the lesson objectives?
Nature, goals, and perspectives
What will students recognize as per the lesson objectives?
The subjects of inquiries of anthropology, sociology, and political science
What is anthropology?
The study of the biological, cultural, and social aspects of humans
What is material culture?
Tangible culture created by humans like food and clothing
What does the term 'society' refer to?
Group of individuals involved in social interaction or sharing the same territory
What is non-material culture?
Intangible cultural elements like religion and folklore
What is the origin of the term 'politics'?
Derived from the Latin word 'politika'
What is the focus of sociology?
The study of society and its influence on individuals
What is the significance of anthropology as a branch of knowledge?
It integrates elements from biological sciences and humanities to comprehend human species across cultures
What was anthropology's initial focus during the time of exploration?
Studying what European countries considered as primitive societies
How is culture defined?
As the customs, beliefs, social forms, and traits that define a specific racial group
What does the term 'politics' refer to?
Achieving and exercising positions of governance over a human community
Test your knowledge on the nature, goals, and perspectives in anthropology, sociology, and political science. Identify key concepts and subjects of inquiry in these fields and understand their importance.
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