The Practical Use of Social Sciences PDF

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This document discusses the practical application of social sciences in addressing social concerns and phenomena. It details various social science disciplines and explores their roles in resolving social issues. The presentation covers key topics such as colonialism, globalization, and cultural change.

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The Practical use of social sciences in addressing social concerns and phenomenon oRAL SPELLING (GROUP ACTIVITY) What is social sciences? Social Sciences is the branch of science that is devoted in the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societ...

The Practical use of social sciences in addressing social concerns and phenomenon oRAL SPELLING (GROUP ACTIVITY) What is social sciences? Social Sciences is the branch of science that is devoted in the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies. Social Sciences consists of a variety of disciplines, subject areas, and methods and there is no reason to expect that these disciplines will eventually add up to a single unified theory of society. There are Nine (9) Social Science discipline namely; Anthropology, Demography, Economics, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology how did the social sciences and its disciplines helped in addressing social concerns and phenomenon? Generate an analysis of a social phenomenon using approaches from the Social Sciences anthropol the study of man and its society in the past and present ogy Anthropology, being the study of the man and its society in the past and present, has also helped in resolving social issues such as: a) Colonialism and Postcolonialism b)Globalization and Cultural Change c)Indigenous Rights and Representation This discipline of Social Sciences had helped nor resolved these social concerns that has been stated above. Although it didn’t resolved the whole thing and put an end to these problems, it helped on loosing some of the problems, mainly stereotypes of the stated problems that has a connection to the said social science the study of human demogra population and dynamics phy Demography, being the study of the human population and dynamics, has always played a great role in resolving social issues and concerns like: a) Population Growth b)Urbanization c) Migration These social concerns and issues can be observe nowadays as the population all over the world and in every country is continue growing everyday not only because of reproduction also because of people transferring to other places to stay or work. The rational human econom behavior in the endeavor to fulfill ics and Economics, pertaining to the study of needs wants what constitutes rational human behavior in the endeavor to fulfill needs and wants, is responsible of resolving social concerns like: a) Poverty b)Unemployment c) Consumer Debt Economics is fundamental in order to resolve these social issues nowadays because it is still continuing to foster, making it hard for our country to rise up. the systematic study HISTO of past events, actions, RY and developments History helps us understand the roots and evolution of social issues, providing valuable insights into past events, policies, and societal structures. By examining historical contexts, we can learn from the successes and failures of the past to inform decision- making in the present. It helped on resolving conflicts and social issues such as: a) istorical Revisionism b) istorical Injustices and Trauma c)Cultural eritage Preservation History, being one of the disciplines of this aspect, helped on minimizing these social issues in our society today. the Scientific Linguis study of tic studies how language shapes ourlanguage Linguistics thoughts, interactions, and identities. It helps us understand how language can reinforce or challenge social inequalities, stereotypes, and discrimination. Linguistic analysis can contribute to promoting inclusive and respectful communication. This concept have helped on identifying social issues and conflicts like: a)Language Discrimination b)Linguistic Prejudice c)Linguistic Discrimination the study of government, Political politics, political and Science Political Science examines power dynamics, governance systems, and public policies. behavior. It helps us understand how political institutions and processes shape societies. Political scientists study topics such as democracy, political participation, and social justice, providing insights for policy formulation and advocating for equitable governance. And being it, it helped on resolving social issues such as: a)Corruption b) uman Rights Violations c)Ethical Conduct of Political Actors These issues is timely relevant and is still ongoing in our country, and thus Political Science helped on lessening its impact., PSYCHOL the scientific study of the mind and OPsychology, GY being the study of human behavior mind and. behavior, has helped in determining social issues even back then. Subsequently, it also determines on how humans act, especially their behavior. So much for that, here are the social issues regarding to Psychology: a) Resolving a Child’s Mental ealth b)Traumas c) Mental ealth Stigma We can’t deny that these social issues are still ongoing especially nowadays because of the judgemental society that we live in. But, Psychology has helped the systematic study of society, Sociolo including its structures, institutions, and interactions. gy Sociology, being the study of society and its structures and institutions, has also helped on resolving social issues and conflicts such as: a) Injustices b)Gender Inequality c) Social Injustices and uman Rights These social issues are timely and relevant nowadays especially in our country. But with sociology, it lessens and minimizes its impact on societies and in us people. QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS?

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