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Understanding Culture, Society and Politics  Objectives Explain concepts Appreciate the Write examples of culture and general of real-life society and characteristics of situations that relate it to a culture as means best desc...

Understanding Culture, Society and Politics  Objectives Explain concepts Appreciate the Write examples of culture and general of real-life society and characteristics of situations that relate it to a culture as means best describe the real-life of enriching our characteristics of situation own culture; culture  #situation-analysis Evangelista family was known for their religiosity. Francis, the youngest of the family, learned how to pray the Holy Rosary and the “Oracion” at the age of 10. According to him, his grandparents were the ones who taught him the proper way of praying. #situation-analysis Marco didn’t know how to speak Tagalog well, not until he met his new circle of friends. They were speaking the same language. His usual interactions and bonding with them made him well versed in such language, making him a good communicator in Filipino. #situation-analysis The way Filipinos celebrate New Year is truly different from the way Chinese conduct the same event. Pinoys have it every end of December; while Chinese hold it by the month of February. In this manner, the two races are observing different beliefs, practices, and traditions. #situation-analysis A gay fashion designer, Roberta, migrated in the USA since 2001. This year, he visited his former employer in the Phils. to be the guest speaker of an event. Roberta was able to introduce new fashion techniques he had learned from the States. #situation-analysis Karlo and Andrea used to celebrate birthdays, Valentines, Christmas, and New Year together. These celebrations had been part of their life as sweethearts, making their life satisfied and ideal. #situation-analysis Mrs. Isabella owned a famous restaurant in their hometown. Its bestsellers were the unique recipes of bulalo and kare-kare. According to her, their family managed to run the business despite all the challenges. In fact, she inherited the business from her great grandmother. #situation-analysis Anselmo is a proud grandfather to his 12 grandchildren. He often shared his childhood experiences with them including stories during old times. He also demonstrated Filipino values such as saying “po & opo”, pagmamano, etc. All these traits were being transferred to and practiced by his grandchildren. What are the two words that comes to our mind with the situation- analysis above? CULTURE SOCIETY  What is Culture? ✓ It is a characteristics such as language, customs, traditions, beliefs, values, norms, and symbols define what culture is. ✓ “way of life” ✓ “design for living”  What is Society? A society is a group of people who live together in a defined territory and share a common culture.  Can culture and society be completed without these things? Why?  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 1. Culture is SOCIAL because it is a product of behavior. ✓ Culture does not exist in isolation. It is a product of society. It develops through social interaction.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 1. Culture is SOCIAL because it is a product of behavior. Example: Marco didn’t know how to speak Tagalog well, not until he met his new circle of friends. They were speaking the same language. His usual interactions and bonding with them made him well versed in such language, making him a good communicator in Filipino.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 2. Culture VARIES from society to society. ✓ Every society has a culture of its own that differs from other societies. ✓ The culture of every society is unique by itself. ✓ Cultures are not uniform.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 2. Culture VARIES from society to society. MATERIAL CULTURE It consists of the concrete, visible parts of a culture, such as food, clothing, cars, weapons, and buildings. Aspects of material culture differ from society to society.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 2. Culture VARIES from society to society. NON-MATERIAL CULTURE It consists of the intangible aspects of a culture, such as values and beliefs. Nonmaterial culture consists of concepts and ideas that shape who we are and make us different from members of other societies.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 3. Culture is SHARED. ✓ Culture is not something that an individual alone can possess. ✓ it encompasses the beliefs, practices, values, and traditions that are collectively embraced by a group of people.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 3. Culture is SHARED. Example: A gay fashion designer, Roberta, migrated in the USA since 2001. This year, he visited his former employer in the Phils. to be the guest speaker of an event. Roberta was able to introduce new fashion techniques he had learned from the States.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 4. Culture is LEARNED. ✓ Culture is learned because it is not inherent or instinctive but is acquired through socialization, observation, education, and participation within a community.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 4. Culture is LEARNED. Example: Evangelista family was known for their religiosity. Francis, the youngest of the family, learned how to pray the Holy Rosary and the “Oracion” at the age of 10. According to him, his grandparents were the ones who taught him the proper way of praying.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 4. Culture is LEARNED. ✓ Enculturation - It is a process of learning your own culture. ✓ Acculturation - It is a process of accommodating desirable traits from other culture.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 4. Culture is LEARNED. ✓ Deculturation- Culture has been lost and even cultural trait itself is in the process of being forgotten.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 5. Culture is TRANSMITTED among members of the society. ✓ Cultural ways are learned by people from others. Many of these ways are handed down from elders, parents, teachers, and others (most likely individuals of older generation).  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 5. Culture is TRANSMITTED among members of the society. Example: Anselmo is a proud grandfather to his 12 grandchildren. He often shared his childhood experiences with them including stories during old times. He also demonstrated Filipino values such as saying “po & opo”, pagmamano, etc. All these traits were being transferred to and practiced by his grandchildren.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 6. Culture is CONTINUOUS and cumulative. ✓ Culture exists as a continuous process. In its historical growth, it tends to become cumulative.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 6. Culture is CONTINUOUS and cumulative. ✓ Culture is continuous and cumulative because it builds upon the experiences, practices, and knowledge of previous generations, evolving over time while maintaining core traditions and values.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 6. Culture is CONTINUOUS and cumulative. Ralph Linton called “the social heritage” of man. No culture ever remains constant or permanent. It is subject to slow but constant variation. Likewise, culture is responsive to the changing conditions of the physical world; hence it is dynamic.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 6. Culture is CONTINUOUS and cumulative. Example: Mrs. Isabella owned a famous restaurant in their hometown. Its bestsellers were the unique recipes of bulalo and kare- kare. According to her, their family managed to run the business despite all the challenges. In fact, she inherited the business from her great grandmother.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 7. Culture is GRATIFYING and IDEALISTIC. ✓ Culture is gratifying because it provides emotional satisfaction, a sense of belonging, and fulfillment of various needs.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 7. Culture is GRATIFYING and IDEALISTIC. ✓ Culture is idealistic because it embodies aspirational values and principles, guiding individuals and communities toward higher ideals and a vision of a better society.  CHARACTERISTICS OF CULTURE 7. Culture is GRATIFYING and IDEALISTIC. ✓ Culture provides proper opportunities for the satisfaction of our needs and desires. Our needs, both biological and social, are fulfilled in cultural ways.  SHOWCASING BATANGUEÑO CULTURE 1. Each group will present the characteristics of Batangueño culture, demonstrating their understanding of culture’s social, variety, shared, learned, transmitted, continuous and gratifying nature.  SHOWCASING BATANGUEÑO CULTURE 2. Each group will create a multimedia presentation that showcases the characteristics of Batangueño culture. Multimedia presentation should include the historical background, significance of the culture and stories related to it.  SHOWCASING BATANGUEÑO CULTURE 3. Each member must have an individual reflection included in the multimedia presentation answering the following questions: a. What did you learn about your specific cultural aspect. b. Personal insights or experiences gained during the project.  SHOWCASING BATANGUEÑO CULTURE 4. Each group is given a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes for their multimedia presentation.  CRITERIA: Creativity and Presentation (50%) Content Accuracy and Relevance (25%) Engagement and Interaction (15%) Reflection and Insight (10%) Thank you!