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UCSP REVIEWER Defining Culture, Society, and Politics | By: Myrrh Culture Three Types of Social Classes Generally defined as the sum of an individual’s way of life, ranging from the 1. Upper Class food he/she eat...

UCSP REVIEWER Defining Culture, Society, and Politics | By: Myrrh Culture Three Types of Social Classes Generally defined as the sum of an individual’s way of life, ranging from the 1. Upper Class food he/she eats, the clothes he/she wears, Consists of elite families. Two types of elite: and the house where or she lives. the new rich and traditional upper class. - Includes fads and fashion trends, manners and taboos. 2.Middle Class Composed of the small business and Politics industry operators mostly owners and Refers to the “theory, art, and practice of managers, professionals, office workers government” etc.. - The government is a concrete example of a political institution. It 3. Lower Class exercises power especially in relation People who may be unemployed or to governance and decision making. underemployed or those who belong to indigent families or informal sectors. Power Defined in democratic principles, is a status Ethnicity granted to individuals or institutions to The expression of the set of cultural ideas properly run the government and held by a distinct ethnic or indigenous implement the rule of the law and society. group. 3 branches of the Government Ethnic group Refers to people who collectively and 1. Executive publicly identify themselves as distinct and Right to execute governance and unique based on the cultures features that implement laws. set them apart from others. - President - Cabinet Members Religion Organized system of ideas about spiritual 2. Legislative sphere or the supernatural Right to make or pass laws for the - along with associated ceremonial or executive power to implement. ritualistic practices by which people - Senators try to interpret or influence aspects - House of representatives of their universe otherwise beyond human control. 3. Judiciary Interpret laws in accordance with a Exceptionality society's standards and norms. Refers to the state of being intellectually - Members of the judiciary gifted and or having physical or mentally challenged conditions. Gender Nationality Socially-constructed characteristics of The legal relationship that binds a person being male or female. and a country. - It serves as a guide on how males - It allows the state to protect and and females think and act about have jurisdiction over a person. themselves; the way they interact with others; and how they perform their various roles in society. Sex Centers on biological differences. Socioeconomic Status Refers to the category of persons who have more or less the same socioeconomic privileges in a society. - These privileges are due to inherited wealth and the occupational status of the breadwinner in the household. Norms of Decency and Conventionality | By: Myrrh Norms Conformity Serves as guides or models of behavior Defined as the state of having internalized which tell us what is right or wrong. norms as part of the social expectation. - They set limits within which - Most types of social control are not individuals may seek alternative exercised through the direct ways to achieve their goals. influence of other people. - Form of rules, standards, or - Every society has a form of social prescriptions that are strictly control, a set of means that ensure followed by people who adhere to people behave in expected and certain conversations and perform approved ways. specific roles. Deviance Norms of Decency/Appropriateness 1. Formal Commonly exhibited on the type of clothing Includes actions that violate enacted laws, a person wears on a specific occasion. such as robbery, theft, graft, rape and other - Also includes the manners and forms of criminality. behaviors that show a person’s refinement and civility. 2. Informal - Also includes the use of appropriate Refers to violations to social norms that are words and gestures that convey not codified into law, such as pricking one’s politeness and courtesy. nose, belching loudly, and spitting on the street, among others. Norms of Conventionality Taboos Beliefs and practices that are acceptable to Social or religious custom prohibiting or certain cultures but can be inimical to other forbidding discussion of a particular cultures. practice or forbidding association with a - Respect for one's religious beliefs particular person, place, or thing. are given considerations. - Individuals or groups can shape the norms and values of their society. Four fields of disciple in Anthropologies | By: Myrrh Anthropology 2. Cultural Anthropologist The study of human beings and their Investigate the contrasting ways groups of ancestors. people think, feel, and behave. - Produces knowledge about what makes people different from one 3. Biological Anthropologists another and what they all share in Mostly they are archeologist common. Try to recover information about human cultures-often from the past by studying Four Fields of the Discipline material samples, skeletal remains, and settlements. 1. Physical Anthropologist Focuses on humans as biological 4. Linguists organisms. ( tracing evolutionary Study the nature and nuances of languages development and looking at biological communication systems by which cultures variations.) are maintained and passed on to succeeding generations. Process of how Culture spread | By: Myrrh 1. Enculturation 3. Association Takes place when one culture spreads to Establishing a connection with the culture another through learning. (E.G. Education) thereby bridging areas of convergence and cultural symbiosis. 2. Socialization Learning through constant exposure and 4. Integration experience to culture, which ultimately Total assimilation of culture as manifested imbibes the latter to the system of values, by change of worldviews, attitudes, beliefs, and practices of an individual or behavior, and perspectives of looking groups. things.  The essence of Anthropology, Political, and Sociology | By: Myrrh Anthropology 4. Linguists The study of human beings and their Study the nature and nuances of languages ancestors. communication systems by which cultures - Produces knowledge about what are maintained and passed on to makes people different from one succeeding generations. another and what they all share in common. Political Science Body of knowledge relating to the study of Four Fields of the Discipline the state and government. - Focuses on the “power” that plays a 1. Physical Anthropologist crucial part in the struggle in which Focuses on humans as biological the individuals and their groups may organisms. ( tracing evolutionary be found involved according to their development and looking at biological capability and degree of interest at variations.) all levels. 2. Cultural Anthropologist Sociology Investigate the contrasting ways groups of Consider the science of society and social people think, feel, and behave. behavior, which is viewed as an aggregate of individuals. 3. Biological Anthropologists - Deals with perspectives, which is Mostly they are archeologist fundamental in the study of various Try to recover information about human activities of human beings. cultures-often from the past by studying - Deals with social development in material samples, skeletal remains, and general and describes and analyzes settlements. social life in all its phases and complexities. I’ve put my best and effort into this reviewer to help you prepare for the exam. Every detail from the ppt has been added to make sure the material is clear and helpful. Trust in your hard work and the time you’ve dedicated to studying, believe in yourself, and you’ll do great! Good luck! - Myrrh V.