BICOL COLLEGE

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Cor. J.P. Rizal St. and R.F Tabuena Sts.
Daraga, Albay, Philippines 4501

SELF LEARNING MODULE

IN

Understanding Culture,
Society and Politics
Becoming A Member of Society
Quarter 1- Module 3
Grade 12
(First Semester S.Y. 2020-2021)
OVERVIEW
Module Name: Becoming a member of society
This module on “Becoming a member of society” deals with activities that
could help the learners analyze the significance of cultural, social, political and
economic symbols and practices.
To the teacher:
In this part of the lesson, the teacher presented the agent of socialization and
political institutions which defines our social, political and economic affairs in the
society. The different kinds of authority and legitimacy practiced in politics are further
explained through a series of activities.
The primary goal of this module is to help learners engage in some interesting
and practical activities in order to deeply understand the role and impact of social
and political institutions in our society.
To the Learners:
The objectives of this module are best achieved if the learners fully
understand the important functions of social and political organizations as part
in the process of socialization. Additionally, learners are required to:
1. read and understand the instructions properly;
2. write your answers in your notebook;
3. answer the pretest prior to the lesson proper;
4. take note of the terminologies (mark and labeled as bold) cited relevant to the
study of Social Sciences;
5. self–check and compare your answers against the key answer found at the
end of this module;
6. perform critically the activities instructed in this module; and
7. answer the given assessment test after thorough study of the lessons.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

This module provides activities on analyzing the
significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols
and practices.
After going through this module, learners are expected to:
1. analyze the social and political structures;
2. understand the impact of economic institutions in our society; and
3. learn about different kinds of authority and legitimacy practiced in politics.
WHAT I KNOW
Mark a check ( / ) if the statement corresponds to whether T
(True) or F (False). Write your answers in your activity
notebook.

Situations T F
1. “No man is an Island “.
2. Through the process of socialization we learn from other
skills,
knowledge, norms, and values of society.
3. School are agents of socialization.
4. Socialization is a form of social control.
5. Socialization established our identity.

WHAT’S IN

In previous chapter, you learned that culture is acquired

through socialization and enculturation. That Culture is one of
the elements that is shared by members of society. How the
culture acquired by the participants through agents of
socialization and controlling factors which deviated from standard norms of society is the salient
points in this part of the lesson.

WHAT’S NEW

ACTIVITY 1: Think and Post: The Social Thinker!

This activity encourages social sharing to express
social concerns on participation in primary and secondary
group of socialization. Learners nowadays, find it more
interesting when they are asked to express themselves on the content of social
issues that engage social media than talking an issue without social media
involvement. Thus, it builds a better relationship among people. This focuses on
bringing groups of people sharing common interest and interactions. This provides
the best options to promote them on Facebook page through sharing their social
interactions and common interest on the social group they are with. Facebook
presents a very unique opportunity to explore and express this generation’s views
and social participation. This is a large type of viral effect of information as one of the
online sources .

AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION

Primary group: Family

Secondary group : Peer Groups Mass Media Religion / Church
Schools State / Government
Suppose you are asked to express your thoughts in a social media platform
and to post in your Facebook account your involvement in any of the agents of
socialization that has a major influence in shaping your way of thinking, social and
cultural behavior.
What is the most influential agent of socialization, the family, religion, peer
group, education, or mass media? How this agent of socialization had contributed
and molded you to become a better individual in the society? Describe how this
agent of socialization had influenced your thoughts, attitudes, values and behaviour.
Give specific example.

WHAT IS IT?
Socialization is a continuing process of social interaction
through which people acquired their identities and skills in
society. It is a learning from people to other people. It exposes
the person to the culture of society and acquire them. An
important part of socialization and enculturation processes are
the social groups which are called agents of socialization:
The results of socialization are great because they established our identity. We
are guided how to act in a socially acceptable ways and because of socialization we
acquire culture that may improve us individuals. Socialization is also a form of social
control. It may be in the form of coercion: like punishment, economy. It may also be
in the form of language which was used as cultural symbols.

Sociologist view on Socialization

Sociologist Theory
Unconscious mind shaped
the behavior of a person.
The formation of the self
Sigmund Freud Psychoanalytic Theory occurs between the id and
the superego. The
influence of society
happens in superego.
Socialization happens in
different stages of our
Cognitive Development
Jean Piaget mind’s development
Theory
from infancy to adolescence
or adulthood.
Moral development is a
Moral Development continual process that
Lawrence Kohlberg
Theory occurs throughout our
Lifespan.
The self
George Herbert Mead’s Theory of the Social Self Emerges from social
interactions.
We learn to take the role of
Cooley’s Theory of others. The expectation of
Charles Cooley
Looking-Glass Self others forms the venue for
acquiring social roles.
Now Let us have a self –check on how you perceived the salient points of the
lesson. Let’s further check your understanding of what these concepts are about
through the following activity.
Instructions: Briefly explain the concept of socialization based on the
Sociological theories cited above. Relate it to your personal life’s experiences.
Write your answer in your activity

Instructions: Briefly explain the concept of socialization based on the

Sociological theories cited above. Relate it to your personal life’s experiences.
Write your answer in your activity notebook.
Family has a greatest influence on how we think and
Sigmund Freud
behave.
Psychoanalytic Theory
Explanation:
Jean Piaget Peer influence and social media greatly affects our
Cognitive Development mental behaviour.
Theory Explanation:
Lawrence Kohlberg As we grow older and mature we tend to understand
Moral Development what is morally good and immoral.
Theory Explanation:
George Herbert Mead One way to develop social –self is to interact with other
Theory of the Social people.
Self Explanation:
Charles Cooley Our life’s expectations may appear in our adult life as we
Theory of Looking acquire new roles in society.
Glass Self Explanation:

Conceptualize Deviance and Social Control:

Civil disobedience -violation of a law.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous
Drugs Act of 2002 “.
The law is a form of social control to a deviant behaviour of those who use the
dangerous drugs.

WHAT’S MORE

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

Answer the following questions using your own words:
1. What is Human Rights?
2. Give an example of Deviancy in the community.
3. How does Social Control institute in your community?

WHAT I CAN DO?

Identify what form of violation (economic, cultural, social or
political) in each of the CARICATURE represented below. If
you are a government leader, what certain measure will you
propose to solve these societal issues? How do these social,
political and economic dilemmas affect you.
 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Cut out or print a local news related to Human Rights .In the
news article identify Human rights featured and critically
explain how human rights exercised, violated, trespassed or
denied?

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Answer the following questions. Write the letter of
the correct answer. Please write your answer on your activity
notebook. Do not write anything on the module.

1. It is considered as a primary group and a basic unit in a

society?
a. peers b. family c. teachers d. Facebook friends
2. The theory refers to a socialization that may occur between infancy to
adolescence.
a. Cognitive Development Theory b. Moral Development Theory
c. Theory of Social Self d. Psychoanalytic Theory
3. It pertains to violation of society’s norm.
a. social control b. deviance c. civil obedience d. RA 9165
4. A systematic means and practices used to maintain society’s norms, rules and
laws; regulate conflict; and discourage deviant behaviour.
a. human rights c. civil Disobedience
b. self-identity d. Social Control
5. Refers to persons, groups, and institutions that interact with individuals to
participate in the society.
a. agents of socialization c. social standard
b. social role d. social process
6. Which of the following is a deviant behavior?
a. socialite b. religious c. indigent d. drug addict
7. Which of the following is a false statement pertaining to socialization?
a. Socialization may happen in organizations that maintain social control.
b. Socialization happens when existing social roles are changed.
c. In socialization processes, it’s very difficult to established our own identities.
d. Learning new norms and values may occur later in life.
8. It connotes an unacceptable behavior.
a. deviancy c. informal sanctions
b. civil obedience d. social control
9. Which of the following social organization that inhibits social control?
a. military b. violence c. child abuse d. rebellion
10.Which of the following is the example of a formal sanction in the society?
a. discipline b. rule of law c. gossip d. social standard
11.Considered as ultimate source of authority.
a. religion and state b. classroom c. mass media d. pinterest
12. It is characterized as non-proximate agents of socialization, meaning it lacks a
direct, face-to-face interaction.
a. mass media b. peer group c. sorority d. social circle
13. Refers to the idea that a person has the innate right to be valued and respected.
a. human rights b. identity c. human dignity d. self-respect
14. The process of being socialized to a particular culture.
a. ostracism b. cultural orientation c. cultural value d. enculturation
15. A primary agent of socialization from infancy up to childhood.
a. church b. family c. school d. barangay council