CHRISTINE JOYCEO.

VIDANIA STEM 12-AGUINALDO

WEEK 1

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

(NATURE, GOALS, AND PERSPECTIVE OF ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, AND POLITICAL SCIENCE)

ACTIVITY 2. LEARNING POST

1. What is Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science in your own understanding?

Anthropology deals with humans and culture, Sociology deals with society and Political Science
deals with politics.

2. What is the nature of Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science?

Anthropology is the study of people, past and present, with a focus on understanding the human
condition both culturally and biologically. This joint emphasis sets anthropology apart from other
humanities and natural sciences.
Sociology helps us look more objectively at our society and other societies. It directs attention to
how the parts of society fit together and change, as well as makes us aware of the consequences of that
social change.
The nature of political science is that it is a social science. This means that it is concerned with the
relationships between human beings and between human beings and their societies.

3. How are they similar with one another?

All of them come from philosophy, their nature of dealing is almost the same to each other and they
are working on humans, society, culture, and practices.

ANTHROPOLOGY SOCIOLOGY POLITICAL SCIENCE

The study of humans, Study of human social It is a classical

their close relatives life, groups, and discipline that deals
and their cultural society. It gathers with the study of
environment. This social inputs which political phenomena. It
includes matters composed of frequent focuses on
about human forms and manners fundamental values of
ancestry, economic such as viewpoints, equality, freedom, and
process, social change, consolidated values, justice and its process
and history of the and norms of social linked with the
world. institutions which dynamics of conflict,
form part of social resolution, and
array. cooperation.

ACTIVITY 3. PICT ANALYSIS!

PERSONAL INSIGHT

Anthropology it includes topics such as human origin, globalization, social change, and world history.
Sociology investigates average social behaviors of people, while political science focuses on certain areas of society like
laws, policies, governments, and other such customs.

INSIGHTS GAINED(from his/her classmates)

Sociology is the general study of groups and group behavior.
Anthropology is the scientific study of cultures, both past and present.
Political science is the study of power and power relations that exist between and among people.
ACTIVITY 4. THINK, FILL AND SHARE!

ANTHROPOLOGICAL AREAS OF LEARNING SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

PERSPECTIVE
Recognizing that cultures exist in CULTURE Appreciate that all things are
time and space and are unique. interdependent with each other.
Cultures are distinctive and
understanding them requires
accepting and negotiating
otherness.
Appreciating the influence of the SOCIALIZATION Sociological perspectives on
environment in enabling and socialization has two major
restricting social life. theoretical orientations: structure-
functionalism, which views
socialization largely as the
learning of social roles; and
symbolic interactionism, which
emphasizes the development of
self and identities.
Appreciating that cultural forms- SOCIAL CHANGE Broaden our familiarity on
from rituals to class relations to sociological facts, as such, it makes
one’s self-understanding-are us realize our prejudices on
socially or culturally constructed various social issues.
and enacted by symbolic process
Accepting that we belong to RACE Broaden our familiarity on
different culture, and so with sociological facts, as such, it makes
different races. us realize our prejudice on various
social issues.
Respecting that we belong to ETHNIC GROUP Examine our roles within the
various ethnic group which is part society.
of culture.

ACTIVITY 5. TRY ME!

1. ANTHROPOLOGY
2. SOCIOLOGY
3. POLITICAL SCIENCE
4. Produce new knowledge and new theories about human kind and human behavior.
5. POWER
6. SOCIOLOGY
7. To understand human cultures in different ways
8. ANTHROPOLOGY
9. POLITICAL SCIENCE
10. SOCIOLOGY
CHRISTINE JOYCEO. VIDANIA STEM 12-AGUINALDO
WEEK 2

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

(CONCEPT, ASPECTS AND CHANGES IN/OF CULTURE AND SOCIETY)

ACTIVITY 1

CULTURE

-composite or SOCIETY
multifarious areas that They are
comprise beliefs, both -it is a group of
practices, values, associated people sharing a
attitudes, laws, norms, with man’s common culture
artifact, symbols, relationship within a defined
knowledge, and to his territorial
everything that a person environment boundaries.
learns and shares as a
member of society.

ACTIVITY 2

CONCEPT ASPECTS CHANGES

ACTIVITY 3
Filipinos’ addiction in social media
In today’s generation, social media is undeniably the greatest tool to influence the society and mostly to
the youth. We, Filipino spend a lot of time on social media to relax, be updated to the new trend and etc. We
became more addicted to social media, reason why sometimes we forgot to eat, sleep early in the night and we
even forget to take care of ourselves. As a result, many of Filipino especially to the youth struggling health problem
(physically and mentally), social anxiety, depression and etc. Beating this is not something that can be done
overnight, but if you really want to beat it, you can do it by engaging physical activities and lessen your time in
using gadget and social media.

Filipinos’ reaction in manifestations of popularity

Mobile phone, the history of mobile phones goes back to 1908 when a US Patent was issued in Kentucky
for a wireless telephone. Mobile phones were invented as early as the 1940s when engineers working at AT&T
developed cells for mobile phone base stations. The very first mobile phones were not really mobile phones at all.
Today, cell phone reception has improved greatly due to the use of satellites and wireless services. As cell phones
improved and became simple to use, the importance of cell phones increased accordingly. Cell phones are the
perfect way to stay connected with others and provide the user with a sense of security.

ACTIVITY 4
Society and culture greatly influence everything in our daily lives, from our developmental stage to the
adulting phase of our lives. We are social beings, and therefore, our choices and decisions happened in the context
of social connections, personal relationships, cultural aspects, and physical environments. Which all of it will have
an impact on the formation of who we will become through the help and contribution of other people. In all aspects
of life, change is the only constant thing that we can't avoid and each change affects us as a person. It can be a small
or big change.
Subsequently, the fact implies that culture influences our beliefs of what is wrong and right, our
perception including our tastes and references, our morals or to what good and bad and our behavioral patterns.
Hence, our identities are formed as a result of this cultural influences.
CHRISTINE JOYCEO. VIDANIA STEM 12-AGUINALDO
WEEK 3-4

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

(CULTURAL RELATIVISM AND ETHNOCENTRISM)

ACTIVITY 1
1. A 6. B 11. A
2. B 7. A 12. A
3. B 8. B 13. B
4. A 9. A 14. A
5. A 10. A 15. B

ACTIVITY 2
1. G
2. F
3. E
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B

ACTIVITY 3
“Them” and their culture “Me” and my culture
Marriage Marriage
A man can have multiple wives. He can share his wife A man can only marry one woman he love the most.
to his brothers and visitors as a sign of hospitality.
(eskimos)_
Behavior Behavior
When entering a nearly empty movie theater or Filipino are friendly, hospitable, jolly, generous and
public vehicle you are rude when you do not sit helpful.
beside the only person in the theater or public
vehicle.
Hand Gestures Hand gestures
The V-hand gesture is an offensive sign in The V- hand gestures is a peace sign here in
UK,Australia and south Africa. In Japan, China and Philippines.
South Korea, using this symbol with the palm facing
the person means he/she is looking cute in picture
Child-rearing Child rearing
In order to control their population in difficult When the child done wrong they will punish it or
environments, eskimos sometimes kill their children they will talk to him/her. Children also often take on
if they could take care of them, they also kill females responsibility at an early age. Girls especially are
more than makes. expected to do the household chores and look after
(infanticide) the younger sibling.
Religion Religion
Indivduals practicing Hinduism believe in millions of We only believe and worship one God. He is the only
gods and goddesses. All are responsible for God who can save us, protect us, and love us
governing their lives, destiny, and fate unconditionally.
Reading text Reading text
Hebrew and Arabic books are read from right to left. Filipino read what is written in the book from left to
right.
Table manners Table manners
Europeans and americans use spoon and fork in Filipino use spoon and fork and sometimes we also
eating, while Chinese and Koreans use chopsticks use our hand in eating.

Activity 4
1. Describe the group of people that you chose. Who are they? What do they do? Where did they come from?
What do you know about them?
2. Discuss their way of life in terms of:
a. Social organizations
b. Language
 c. Religion
d. Arts and literature
e. Economic systems
f. Values, beliefs and traditions
3. Summarize what you have learned using the 3-2-1 chart below
3 things I have learned from them
2 things I found interesting
1 thing I realize

INTRODUCTION
Visayan people, are a Philippine ethnolinguistic group native to the whole Visayas, the southernmost
islands of Luzon and many parts of Mindanao. They are the largest ethnic group in the geographical division of the
country when taken as a single group, numbering some 33.5 million. The Visayas broadly share a maritime culture
with strong Roman Catholic traditions merged with cultural elements through centuries of interaction and inter-
migrations mainly across the seas of Visayas, Sibuyan, Camotes, Bohol and Sulu and in some secluded areas merged
with ancient animistic-polytheistic influences (i.e. Folk Catholicism). Most Visayans are speakers of one or more
Bisayan languages, the most widely spoken being Cebuano, followed by Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) and Waray-Waray.

The Visayans have a bigger religious life. The Roman Catholic religion helps them focus on the Kinship
system. The Visayans also have a nuclear family, which influences them to become more involved in religion.
Unlike our culture, in the Visayan culture, the Roman Catholic faith plays a central role. In the United States,
religion does not play such a central role in culture. Their religion influences their rituals, festivals, and
celebrations.
One of the rituals the Visayan people practice is rice ritual. The name of their rice ritual is a Christianized
ritual. They pray to God and hope for the rice to have the right characteristics. It gives the farmers comfort
knowing the rice will grow successfully since God is in control. Arens states: “In the Christianized ritual the
invocations are directed to God and the amulets or charms used now are the symbolic expression of a prayer to.
The Visayan people have many different rituals that their culture practices. These rituals are what make the
Visayans culture unique from others. Without rituals, human development would suffer in this culture. The
structure of the Visayans culture is partly made up of their rituals. Their ritual life is the central focus of their
culture.
The popular image of Visayans is of a passionate, fun-loving, brave, and musical people. Many are
professional fighters. Their major economic activity is the cultivation of maize and irrigated rice. They are also
famous for their guitars, baskets, hats, and mats of all types. They are proud of their being artistic and creative;
various forms of art (painting, sculpting, and drawing), singing, dancing, and writing are cornerstones of bisaya
culture.
Visayans are known in the Philippines for their festivities such as the Ati-Atihan, Dinagyang, Pintados-
Kasadyaan, Sangyaw, Sinulog festivals. Festivals there are definitely celebrated in different ways; but with one goal
and that is to manifest the Visayans faith and love of God, to preserved the culture and to build unity with one
another. These festivals represent their culture to be preserved and be globally recognized.

3 things that I have learned from them is the way they live, their different rituals that their culture practices and
their different festivals.

ACTIVITY 5
SPEECH
Numerous variations of religion are being introduced in the world today. However, for people who
consider religion as an essential aspect of living, the profusion of these varieties can be quite baffling.
When I was still young I'm already an Adventist co'z my family is also a Adventist. There's a lot of
prohibition especially when it comes to food, we also do not wear jewelry and we also do not celebrate Christmas
or other religious festivals throughout the calendar year as holy feasts established by God. The only period in time
we celebrate as holy, is the weekly Sabbath (from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset). We also observe the sabbath
from Friday evening to Saturday evening. During the sabbath, we avoid secular work and business, although
medical relief and humanitarian work is accepted. I know that most of you observe Sunday as a sabbath day and it
is fine cause we have different beliefs right? The only thing that I'm sure that we're common is we have the same
God we worship. It's not a big deal when we worship God co'z as long as possible we can worship him everyday
through singing a spiritual song, reading bible, and praying everyday.
Some of us are still confused about what church where we go. Some people think that they will go to this
church so that they can save, they will go to this church co'z they think that, that is the right church. But you know
what really matter is, our faith to him because our religion can't save us, but only our faith and relationship to Him.
God sees what's in our heart, God sees how deep our relationship to him, God sees everything and also God knows
everything. Yes, it is true that we can't see Him, but through His overflowing blessings, protection, and guidance we
can be able to feel His presence.
There is no one wise enough to judge the correctness of one religion when compared to another. People
might end up building or losing faith when discovering the difference between other religion and Seventh Day
Adventist, but when it comes to one’s faith and ultimate salvation, it all lies on the individual’s heart and mind to
make a decision on which religion to follow. After all, all our religions point towards a single direction to the
Mighty Creator and share all fundamental beliefs of Christianity.

CHRISTINE JOYCEO. VIDANIA STEM 12-AGUINALDO

WEEK 5

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

(MODULE 5:SOCIALIZATION)

WHAT I KNOW
1. B 6. A 11.B
2. D 7. B 12. D
3. C 8. D 13. A
4. D 9. D 14. B
5. D 10. B 15. A

WHAT’S IN
1. TANGIBLE
2. INTANGIBLE
3. TANGIBLE
4. TANGIBLE
5. INTANGIBLE
6. INTANGIBLE
7. INTANGIBLE
8. TANGIBLE
9. INTANGIBLE
10. TANGIBLE

WHAT’S NEW
1. SCHOOL
2. CHURCH
3. FAMILY
4. GOVERNMENT
5. COMMUNITY
6. FRIENDS

WHAT WORD DO YOU FORM OUT OF THE GIVEN LETTERS INSIDE THE BOX FROM 1-6
CULTURE
The image represents how mans life completed and develop as a person with the help of different social groups.
These social group plays vital role in our lives, it help us to boost our self-confidence and it is a great support
system when needed.

WHATS MORE
ACTIVITY 1.1 PUSH FORWARD
1. Socialization
2. Personality development
3. Physical/mental
4. Mental/ physical
5. Normal
6. Agents of socialization
7. Family
8. Culture
9. Socialize
10. Personality
ACTIVITY 2: THINK IT OVER
1. SCHOOL
School are agents of socialization that not only teach us subject knowledge and life skills but also social
skills through our interactions with teachers, staff, and other students.
FAMILY
Family is usually considered to be the most important agent of socialization. They not only teach us how to
care for ourselves, but also give us our first system of values, norms, and beliefs.
COMMUNITY
The community is a socializing agent because it is where children learn the role expectations for adults as
well as for themselves.
GOVERNMENT
The government itself is an agent of socialization, especially if it delivers rising living standards. Many
government activities are intended to explain or display the government to the public, always designed to build
support and loyalty.
FRIENDS
They provide perspective outside of individual's viewpoints. Members inside peer groups also learn to
develop relationships with others in the social system. Peers, particularly group members, become important
social referents for teaching members' customs, social norms, and different ideologies.

2. The most important part in the development of a person is family it is because family is the most significant
agent of socialization as it is the ”original group” and a source of primary socialization. The family is where
members receive their earliest exposure to society’s expectations. Family begins the life-long process of
learning language, norms, and values. Family also instills understanding of authority and hierarchies.
However, this significance decreases with age due to secondary socialization from peer groups and education,
and increasingly because of globalization and exposure to mass media.
3. Socialization is the process through which we learn the norms, customs, values, and roles of the society, from
birth through death. Enculturation, on the other hand, is the process by which we learn the requirements of
our surrounding culture and acquire the behaviors and values appropriate for this culture.

ACTIVITY 3: REALITY CHECK

MY TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE SOCIALIZATION PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL
1. PRACTICE GOOD MANNERS
2. OFFER COMPLIMENT GENEROUSLY
3. LEARN TO SOCIALIZE MORE OFTEN WITH PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE.
4. BE CONFIDENT IN SOCIALIZING OTHER PEOPLE
5. BE NICE WHEN YOU ARE SOCIALIZING

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Today I learned that socialization plays vital role in our lives. It help us to improve our overall mental health and
emotional health

Answering this module is enjoyable because I learned a lot and the lesson that I have learned I cant apply it to
myself.

After reading and completing this module I have learned that socialization is the process through which we learn
the norms, customs, values, and roles of the society, from birth through death. Enculturation, on the other hand, is
the process by which we learn the requirements of our surrounding culture and acquire the behaviors and values
appropriate for this culture

My learnings form this module inspires me to become a better person and be a productive person in socializing
others.

WHAT I CAN DO
CHRISTINE JOYCE O. VIDANIA
There are a lot of factors that influenced me to become the person I am right now including my family,
friends, judgement society and especially God. When I was still young, my family taught me in doing good deeds,
like helping and respecting other people. As I grow older, my friends influenced me to become a jolly person and
they are the one who helped me to boost my self-confidence. Judgement society also helped me to become a better
person and God helped me to become strong person even when a trials and challenges come in my life.

ASSESSMENT
1. J
2. B
3. K
4. D
5. A
6. O
7. L
8. E
9. C
10. M
11. F
12. N
13. G
14. H
15. I

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
I appreciate socialization and enculturation for helping me in improving my overall mental health and emotional
health. It pus me away from stress and depression which I was experienced before. These two helps me to accept
other people who have different beliefs and culture.

CHRISTINE JOYCE O. VIDANIA STEM 12-AGUINALDO

WEEK 6

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

 (SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS)

WHAT’S IN

1. FAMILY
2. FRIENDS
3. CLASSMATES
4. NETWORKS
5. ORGANIZATION

WHATS NEW

1. The words that I formed were family and friends.

2. I can relate to the picture/s above because I have all those. I have a family who always guide me and
support me and I have a friend who helped me to boost my self-confidence.
WHATS MORE
1. I will invite him to join in our group it is because helping others is a great virtue.
2. Yes, I will ask other groups from my school and friends to join me to help in feeding program because I
believe that unity is strength and when there is teamwork wonderful things can be achieved.
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
PRIMARY GROUP

CHARACTERISTICS EXAMPLES
1. SMALL SIZE/GROUP FAMILY
2. All members look towards the world through the CHURCH GROUP
same eye.
3. They cooperate with each other for the LOVE RELATIONSHIPS
attainment of their common goal.
4. Each and every member works towards the CRISIS SUPPORT GROUP
welfare of the group.
5. Members have a close relationship. FRIENDS

SECONDARY GROUP

CHARACTERISTICS EXAMPLES
1. LARGE SIZE Nation
2. Definite aims Congregation
3. Active and inactive members Business organization
4. It has Formal rules Professional association
5. Membership option Political

IN-GROUP

CHARACTERISTICS EXAMPLES
1. Similar behavior Local religious congregation
2. Sense of unity Sports team
3. Love, sympathy and fellow feeling sororities
4. Ethnocentrism Union
5. Has strong sense of awe feeling Circle of friends

OUT-GROUP

CHARACTERISTICS EXAMPLES
1. Individual expresses a feeling of antagonism Outsider
or enmity towards out group.
2. Individual always shows negative attitude Antagonist
towards the out group
3. Is not based on ethnocentrism Two groups that has different beliefs and culture
4. Group of persons towards we feel a sense of Our enemy and sometimes our neighbor
avoidance, dislike and competition.
5. Individual in a group A person that is Usually not interested in pursuing
the same goals
WHAT I CAN DO
The group that I belong to is my family and friends, because they are the one who always there for me and
accompany me throughout my day.
They influence me as a student by, helping me to become a better person, helping me to boost my self-
confidence and cheering me up.
I influence them by making them happy in a way.
They help me to fulfill my ambitions in life by supporting me, cheering me up and complimenting me that I can
do it.