Lesson 5 - The Organization of Society PDF

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS REVIEW: What is Enculturation? Why is socialization important to us?  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS THE ORGANIZATION OF SOCIETY Lesson 5 Mr. Remson P. De Leoz, LPT HSU, Soc...

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS REVIEW: What is Enculturation? Why is socialization important to us?  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS THE ORGANIZATION OF SOCIETY Lesson 5 Mr. Remson P. De Leoz, LPT HSU, Social Science Department  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS “NO MAN IS AN ISLAND.” – John Donne  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS Even in the Geneva Convention, an international agreement that regulates the treatment of prisoners of war, recognizes this need. Because it regards solitary confinement for more than 30 days as a cruel and barbarous form of torture (Robertson,1987). What do you think will happen if a person is left alone for more than 30 days? Depriving people of the company of others for a long period of time may usually result to a mental breakdown. Check on your friends. Make sure they are OK. –Blue Motus  THE ORGANIZATION OF SOCIETY Society won’t exist without the people because society itself is all about the people. (Krupansky, 2016) TYPES OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION 1) Aggregate / Social Aggregate 2) Category 3) Group / Social Group a) Primary Group b) Secondary Group c) In groups – Out groups d) Reference Groups e) Social Networks TYPES OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION DEFINING SOCIAL GROUP A group/social group is a unit of people who interact with some regularity and identify themselves as a unit. Members feel a mutual sense of “belonging”.  TYPES OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION An aggregate or social aggregate is a collection of individuals who are in the same place at the same time but do not interact or share a common identity. For example, a crowd at a concert.  TYPES OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION A category is a collection of people who share a particular characteristic. They do not necessarily interact with one another and have nothing else in common. 2, 6, 7  THE ORGANIZATION OF SOCIETY What makes social group differ from the social category? SOCIAL GROUP It refers to two or more people who interact regularly due to commonalities. Typical examples are classmates, coworkers, family, friends, and among others. SOCIAL CATEGORY It refers to a group of people defined by a shared social characteristic, like gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, class, etc.  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS Of all the social groups you’re in, describe the one you like the most. What made you choose to be part of that group?  CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCIAL GROUPS 1. MEMBERS OF A GROUP HAVE SHARED IDENTITY. If members recognize that they have something in common and make them believe to be different. 2. MEMBERS OF A SOCIAL GROUP INTERACT REGULARLY. When members make a point of getting together every so often.  CHARACTERISTICS OF SOCIAL GROUPS 3. SOCIAL GROUPS HAVE A SOCIAL STRUCTURE Formally or informally, they establish a structure of roles and statuses to coordinate their activities. 4. SOCIAL GROUPS DEPEND ON CONSENSUS Members must agree to some extent on values, norms, and goals.  TYPES OF GROUPS/SOCIAL GROUPS 1. PRIMARY GROUP This group is characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships. Members share strong emotional ties and a sense of identity. Examples: Family, close friends, small and tight-knit communities.  TYPES OF GROUPS/SOCIAL GROUPS 2. SECONDARY GROUP – are larger, less intimate, and more specialized groups formed to perform a specific purpose. Secondary groups are often formal and impersonal. Any loss or change in membership does not totally affect the structure of a secondary group. Examples: Workplace colleague, members of organizations.  DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY GROUPS PRIMARY GROUPS SECONDARY GROUPS Frequent face-to-face association Occasional face-to-face interaction Diffuse relationships (involving Limited relationships (interaction limited numerous activities and interests) to the task at hand) Relationships are instrumental (seen to Relationships valued in themselves an end) High level of intimacy Low level of intimacy A small number of persons; members Group size flexible; members irreplaceable replaceable  TYPES OF GROUPS/SOCIAL GROUPS 3.1 IN-GROUPS – provide members a sense of belongingness and loyalty. For example, being part of a basketball team lets an individual bond with his or her teammates.  TYPES OF GROUPS/SOCIAL GROUPS 3.2 OUT-GROUPS – are groups that an individual is not a member. These groups elicit a sense of antagonism from a person (who maybe is a member of another group).  TYPES OF GROUPS/SOCIAL GROUPS 4. REFERENCE GROUP - are groups that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior. They influence an individual’s attitudes and behavior. For example, Peer groups influencing a teenager’s fashion choices. Professional associations that shape a member’s career decisions.  TYPES OF GROUPS/SOCIAL GROUPS 5. Networks/Social Networks Social networks refer to the web of social relationships and connections among individuals or groups. These networks can influence behaviors and opportunities. For example, Connections on professional networking sites like LinkedIn. Friendship circles on social media platforms. An example of a social network diagram  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS WRAP UP: How do the different forms of social organization influence individual behavior and societal development?  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS ANY QUESTION? THANK YOU!  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS A strong friendship doesn’t need daily conversation, doesn’t always need togetherness, if the relationship lives in the heart, true friends will never part…  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS CLASSROOM ACTIVITY: FRIENDSHIP COLLAGE Objective: To explore the concept of social groups, particularly friendship groups, using personal printed photos, promoting reflection on the nature of friendship and social bonds.  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS Materials Needed: Printed photos of friends (bring 3–5 photos) Poster boards, construction paper, or bond paper Scissors Glue sticks Markers, colored pencils, and pens Stickers or decorative items (optional)  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS ACTIVITY PROPER: Arrange the photos of your friends on a piece of paper in a creative way that reflects your friendship group. Label or annotate the photos with words or short phrases that describe the group, individual friends, or shared memories. You might write things like "The funny one," "Always there for me," or "Our favorite place to hang out.”  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS ACTIVITY PROPER: Use markers and decorative items to make your collage even more personal. You can draw around the photos, add symbols that represent inside jokes, or include a quote that captures the spirit of your group.  UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS REFLECTION: (Write at the back of your paper) Think about these questions: - What do these friendships mean to you? - How do you support each other in your group? - What makes your friendship group unique? Some of you will be asked to share their reflection on the sharing part of your activity. RUBRICS OF SCORING: