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The Diversified Human Society

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The Diversified Human Society to denote this concept of cultural diversity

among various nations and races in this world.


Human society is composed of a very complex
system of ramified human endeavors which are However, the diversity among different cultural
amplified by the diversity found in human orientations is not only manifested in such a
culture. large scheme such as the ones present inside a
particular nation. To illustrate this concept, a
The genus Homo has its greatest masterpiece in Filipino generally belongs to the Filipino culture
the species called Homo Sapiens or which permeates all Filipino in the Philippines.
Anatomically modern humans. These human Nevertheless, even inside the Filipino
beings serve as the master of the present world. community, there are other smaller cultures
This is so because humans are equipped with a which saturate the population. This can be seen
high intellectual capacity which allows them to among the different regional cultural
adapt to whatever challenges and obstacles orientation of Filipinos. Although everyone is a
mother-nature has installed for them. Filipino, each one is also directly or indirectly
This intellect which serves as the best asset for linked to regional cultures such as the Ilocano,
human beings is also the faculty which allows Kapampangan, Bisaya, Waray, Bicolano and
them to develop culture. Man has always been Tagalog cultures.
influenced by culture which evolved through This simply means that subcultures exist within
the changes in the society’s structures and a larger cultural backdrop. The example given in
pattern. the above discussion merely underscored one
Since all men are living inside the society, perspective.
society influences how culture will evolve and Culture can be seen in many lights such as race
how culture will influence everyone in the and ethnicity, religion, gender, socio-economic
society. classes and many others. Take for example
gender, males and females do things differently.
From the moment a male or a female is born,
Sharing of Social and Cultural Backgrounds their family already acquaints them to the
things which they should do in conformity to
The society is composed of many individuals
their cultural orientations such as the way they
who belong to a particular culture that evolved
dress, talk and act. Females should be good at
in the geographical location where the society is
household chores and must dress appropriately.
situated. Hence we can see varying cultures
Males on the other hand must exhibit the
around the world belonging to the different
“Macho Attitude” which will make him manlier.
nations. A very good example is the Filipino
These are just a few examples where diversity
culture which is well-known for hospitality and
of culture is manifested.
close family ties. The same goes for say an
American who belongs to the American culture Observations about Social, Political and
which is known for individualism and liberalism. Cultural Behavior and Phenomena
There are numerous examples that can be used
Those involve in the study of culture, society did not experience the instantaneous
and politics are also invited to become communication brought by the emergence of
observant in the social and political cellphones. This is a very good example of
undertakings that happen every day which we change that occurs inside the society. Such
always hear from news on the television, radio changes are accompanied by many
and newspaper. Knowledge of social and repercussions in culture, politics and social life
political events such as but not limited to rising of people.
crime rate, poverty, elections, corruption and
the media controversies will help those who
want to know more about the society and its Prepare an answer for the following questions
social dynamics to be aware of the different based from your own understanding and
issues that besiege the society. experiences.
Not only careful scrutiny and observation is 1. Think of a personal experience when
needed for students who study the society and you saw how changes in culture have
politics. Critical analysis is also warranted in affected your life. Relate your personal
order to assure that right and systematic experience in your essay.
appreciation of these issues which is in 2. Imagine a life without computers,
accordance to the established parameters of cellphones and internet. What do you
sociology, anthropology and political science think will be the drastic effect to the
will be applied. society once these things are suddenly
Observations on Social, Political, and Cultural taken out?
3. As a follow up to question number 2,
Change
what do you think is the reason why
There is a saying that the only thing that does people today find it difficult to live
not change is change itself. This is considered as without computers, cellphones and the
truism in almost all the aspects of the study of internet? It should also be remembered
culture, society and politics. Change has always that these gadgets and inventions are
been present not only in the history of mankind new to us because the older
but also in the history of the world itself. generations did not experience using
Change also has always been the springboard these things when they were growing
for all controversies and issues that besieged up and yet they grew up pretty well
mankind. Thus it will be right to assume that according to the standards of their own
culture, society and politics change all the time. time.
Just take a look at the phenomenon of texting. 4. Do you think change is good for the
This could be very ordinary among the young society? Explain your answer.
people of today because the use of cellphones
is already prevalent today. However, if you will
ask older people some might even say that they
do not know how to use cellphones. This is so
because the use of cellphones is only new to
the present culture. People of older generations

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