Group 5 Changes Challenges Contemporary Societies PDF
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This document provides a summary of key concepts in contemporary societies, including discussions on media, social/cultural/political change, and ethnic conflict.
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UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS Changes, Challenges in Contemporary Societies MEDIA The plural form of the word “medium” Collective or different communication tools are used to store and delive...
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS Changes, Challenges in Contemporary Societies MEDIA The plural form of the word “medium” Collective or different communication tools are used to store and deliver a variety of information and data. All print digital and electronic means of communication *Newmedia-generictermformanydifferentformsofelectroniccommunicationthatare made possible. *Social Networking More casual form of social media One of the different forms/types of social media. Media comes in different forms (written, might be from the net, or televised). PURPOSE: to provide information. TYPES OF SOCIAL MEDIA FORUM- a video game website or favorable hobby website MICROBLOGGING- cousin of texting BOOKMARKING- likesavinginoneplacetheURLaddressandinformation,data,and resources so one can access it anytime needed VIDEO SITES- where you can watch different types of videos (e.g. YouTube) SEARCH ENGINES - where you can type what you want to search and several matching will appear. .S OCIAL, CULTURAL and POLITICAL CHANGE SOCIAL CHANGE– refers to any significant alteration over time in behavior patterns and cultural values and norms. CULTURAL CHANGE– is a term used in public policy-making that emphasizes the influence of Cultural capital on individual and community behavior POLITICAL CHANGE– occurs when the rulers in a country lose power or the type of governance in the country changes. TYPES OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND POLITICAL CHANGE INNOVATION- Use of new techniques to achieve desired ends. DIFFUSION-Transmissionofculturalcharacteristicsortraitsfromthecommonsociety to all other societies. ACCULTURATION-Systematicprocessofculturalchangeofaparticularsocietycarried out by a new or another dominant society. ASSIMILATION- The individual culture becomes integrated with the standard culture. SOCIALCONTRADICTIONANDTENSIONS- Describequalitiesspecifictosocialand interest groups, social classes, and human social structure. GLOBALIZATION- Itdescribesthewaycountriesandpeopleoftheworldinteractand integrate. THNIC CONFLICT – is an armedconflictbetweendifferentethnicgroups.Conflictisusually E not about ethnic differences but about political, economic, social, cultural, or territorial matters. THEORIES OF ETHNIC CONFLICT PRIMORDIALIST-Reliesonaconceptofkinshipbetweenmembersofanethnic group and that kinship makes it possible for ethnic groups to think in terms of family resemblances. INSTRUMENTALIST - Thistheorytriestoexplainsuchpersistenceinwhatwas supposed to have an effective melting pot. CONSTRUCTIVIST - This view stresses the importance of the socially constructed nature of the ethnic group. RMEDCONFLICT–Anopen-armedclashbetweentwoormorepartiesthatpursuedifferent A issues. (e.g. Philippine government against the rebel groups) OCIAL MOVEMENTS – A loosely organized effort by a large group of people to achieve a S particular goal typically a social or political one. 3 MAJOR ELEMENTS OF SOCIAL MOVEMENT CAMPAIGNS – A sustained; organized public effort making collectiveclaimsof target authorities. R EPERTOIRE – Employment combinations from among the following forms of political actions; creation of special purpose associations and coalitions, public meetings, solemn processions, vigils, rallies, etc. WUNC DISPLAYS – Participants concerted in public representation of worthiness, unity, numbers, and commitment on the part of themselves and/or their constituencies. NVIRONMENTALISM–Asocialmovementwhoseadvocaciesareinlinewithconcernsforthe E environment, its protection, and improvement; promotes lawful preservation, restoration, and improvement of the natural environment. EMINISM–Women’sliberationmovement;aseriesofpoliticalcampaignstopushforreforms F on issues involving women (e.g. reproductive rights, domestic violence, fair labor practices, political suffrage, and sexual harassment). RANSMIGRATIONS – A change of residence of the person fromonecommunitytoanother T with the intention of settling temporarily or permanently. THREE TYPES OF MIGRATION INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION - Permanent transfer of residence from one country to another. INTERNAL MIGRATION - A change of residence within national boundaries (between states, provinces, cities, or municipalities). CIRCULATION MIGRATION - Temporarymovementofapersonduetoworkor study. RANSNATIONAL MIGRATION – People who have migrated from one state to another,, T participating simultaneously in social relations that embed them in more than one nation. VERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS – Filipino origin who works and lives outside of the O Philippines, indefinitely as citizens or permanent residents. LOBAL WARMING – A gradual increase in the average temperature of the earth's G atmosphere and its oceans; is believed to be permanently changing the Earth’s climate and causing a greenhouse effect. REENHOUSEEFFECT–Theprocessbywhichradiationfromtheearth'satmospherewarms G its surface to a higher temperature than it would be without the atmosphere. Examples of the Greenhouse effect: BURNING FOILS FARMING IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL STEPS TO ADAPT AND CHANGE GLOBAL WARMING A. RECYCLE– help minimize waste B. USING LESS AIR CONDITIONING – helps lessen the amount of CO2 C. DRIVE LESS– help lessen carbon footprint D. USE THE OFF SWITCH– save electricity E. PLANT A TREE– helps absorb carbon dioxide ITIZENSHIP– Status of being a citizen of a particular place, qualities that a person is C expected to be a responsible member of a community. INCLUSIVE CITIZENSHIP–Governingpolicyongivingallcitizensastrongsensethat they are members oftheoverallsociety.Includeslawsprovidinginclusiveaccesstoall citizens, regardless of gender, race, religious belief, or socio-economic status. EFFECTS OF INCLUSIVE CITIZENSHIP Citizens are more inclined to voice their grievances. Motivate the citizens to participate in the government GOVERNANCE– Processes and institutions that contribute to public decision-making. PARTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE – A kind of governance theory that emphasizes democratic engagement through deliberate practices. THREE CATEGORIES OF PUBLIC GOVERNANCE CIVIC AND POLITICAL– Deals with issues related to human rights. DEVELOPMENTAL GOVERNANCE – Planning, budgeting, monitoring, and accountability of social and economic development policies and programs. P ARTICIPATION – The fundamental goal of most government institutions; the right to participate in society’s decision-making processes; and is accepted by the world community as a basic right. PARTICIPATION CAN HELP: Deepen democracy Strengthen social capital Facilitate efficiency Sustain growth Promote programs for the poor ACTION PLAN– A document that lists what steps must be taken to achieve a specific goal. PURPOSE: To clarify what resources are required TO REACH THE GOAL: Formulate a timeline for when specific tasks need to be completed and determine what resources are required. Members: GIANNA BRUTAS JULIAN LOUISE PACAMMARA FRANCIS BILAN ABEGUEL ROSERO PHEOBY JANEEN CLIDORO MAY AZOR STEM 12-Villanueva
