Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
OBJECTIVES 1. identify different forms of societies; and 2. compare different forms of societies and individualities At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
ACTIVITY PICTURE ANALYSIS 1
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ANSWER 1. Hunting and Gathering Society 2. Pastoral Society 3. Horticultural Society 4. Agrarian/Agricultural Society 5. Feudal Society 6. Industrial Society 7. Post Industrial Society
ANALYSIS 1. What have you notice? What do you see that makes you say that? 2. What are the different Forms of Society in the pictures? 3. What drives human to establish society? 4. How human upbringing is transformed by society being depicted through its culture?
DIFFERENT FORMS OF SOCIETY ABSTRACTION
1. Hunting and Gathering Society – is the earliest and simplest form of society and is generally recognized by its small size, since it consists mainly of families. They spend most of their time searching for food, thus, they are considered as nomadic; no permanent territory. Its members are treated equally and decisions are usually derived through consensus.
As a result, the roles of its members and distribution of labor is not clearly defined.
2. Pastoral Society - is characterized by a domestication of animals served as a source of food supply. Compared to hunting and gathering society, this form of society has a larger population and remains in one place. They also produce surplus food and resources which they trade with other societies forming meaningful bonds.
This relative prosperity enables the people to engage in other activities apart from those necessary for survival, such as handicrafts which eventually leads to the emergence of specialized tasks in the community.
3. Horticultural Society -engages in the small-scale cultivation of plants, fruits, and vegetables and the domestication of animals. Semi-nomadic, which means that they to another place when there is shortage of the resources in one area.
4. Agrarian/Agricultural Society – involves in a large-scale and long-term cultivation of crops and domestication of animals. Characterized by improved technology and usage of tools to aid in farming which results in increased production giving rise to a growing population in agricultural societies. Large population leads to a more structured social system that helps manage resources and its members.
5. Feudal Society – is based on the land ownership of land. Its members are organized based on status which consists of higher class/ruler (people who own the land), vassal/follower (granted right to manage a land), and peasants (workers who cultivate the land and tend the animals in exchange of military protection). This society is mindful of the hierarchy system. It arose during Medieval times in Western part of Europe.
6. Industrial Society – is based on the use of specialized machinery in the production in the production of goods and services. The emergence of new production and industrial methods along with innovations in transportation and communication are results from advances of science and technology in the 18 th century. In this era, improved trade and commerce, public education and better life conditions are evident for many people.
However, an important factor in social relations within this form of society is the workplace where people interact with individuals who do not come from the same family, clan, or community, thus, cultural diversity and bureaucratic forms of organization arises.
7. Post-industrial society – emerged by the establishment of societies based on knowledge, information, and the scale of services. Virtual society arises where people organize themselves through communication technology and internet. This society is composed of members with higher educational attainment, better training, and specialized roles.
APPLICATION Activity – What’s New? The students will be group into 5.
Group 1 Describe the existing society you are involved in a graphic organizer. Group 2 Draw and tell the existing society you are involved. Group 3 Show a dance the existing society you are involved. Group 4 Dramatize the existing society you are involved – 5 minutes Group 5 Sing the existing society you are involved
EVALUATION Activity 3: Draw an Icon Directions: Draw a symbol/icon for at least 3 form of society and give your explanation for each symbol.
ASSIGNMENT What can I do? Long bond paper Create a photo collage showing the progress and development of society where you belong. Use long bond paper and any available materials.