Culture can be defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation . Culture has been called "the way of life for an entire society." As such, it includes codes of manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, art.
Characteristics of Culture Culture is Social – Because it is the product of behavior Culture is varies from society to society Culture is shared Culture is learned
5. Culture is transmitted among members of society 6. Culture is continuous and cumulative 7. Culture is gratifying and idealistic
In an A4 size bond paper Create a poster Titled: Culture and Society as a Complex Whole
The word " anthropology " comes from the Greek anthropos ("human") and logia ("study"). Anthropology is the study of people everywhere — today, yesterday, and long ago.
Anthropologists study people from every angle. Some look at different people's customs, like how they eat, celebrate, or worship.
Sociology is the study of the human behavior within society and the consequences of those behaviors .
E xamples of sociology include studying racial issues, gender dynamics, phenomena and feelings around entertainment, the structure of different social institutions, and the development of different social movements.
FRANZ BOAS – Father of modern American anthropology. Historical Particularism – is the title of his study.
- He stated that each society is considered as having a unique form of culture that cannot be understood
AUGUSTE COMTE – French Philosopher and Mathematician. - He coined the term sociology
Biological anthropology – study of human origin(genetics, race, evolutions, fossils, primates)
Archeology- study of dead culture(religion, social system, language, how they dress, foods, beliefs, traditions)
Cultural, Social, Political and Economic Symbols and Practices * Symbol is an object, word, or action that stands for something else, without natural relationship, that is culturally defined.
Symbols such as signs, gestures, objects, signals and words. * Symbolism - is when something represents abstract, ideas or concept.
Types of Symbols Cultural Symbols- signifies ideology of a particular culture Social Symbol- relating to human societies and its modes of organization Political Symbols- represent a political standpoint
Economic Symbol- used in production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. * Cultural Practices are the manifestation of a culture or sub culture.Ex . Religious and spiritual,medical treatment,forms of artistic expressions,culinary , housing & child-rearing practices.
*Religious Symbol- is an iconic representation intended to represent a specific religion. Ex. Christian cross,star and crescent for the muslims , Jewish flag for the jewish community in 17 th century. * Traditional Medical Practices- belief in albularyo, herbal medicines and home remedies.
* Religious/Spiritual Practices- Obando festival in Bulacan for Fertility,Black Nazarene * Culinary Practices- rice 3 meals a day. * Status Symbol- relates to how individual and groups interact and interpret various cultural symbols. It can be seen in clothing, and possesions , societal recognition, material possesions and other recognize symbols
* Political Symbols and Practices- different political meanings especially related to power. It embody’s an ideology, an advocacy or a group of people with same principles Ex.Malaca ñang Palace
State Institutions State – Politically organized body of people usually occupying a definite territory. Political and Leadership Structure Political structure or institution – is defined as the organized way in which power is allocated and decisions are made within society.
Organization of the Philippine Government Executive Branch – They are chosen by direct popular vote and fulfill a term of 6 years. They are the one who execute the law. Nation – President & Vice President Province – Governor & Vice Governor Municipality – Mayor & Vice Mayor Barangay – Barangay Captain
Organization of the Philippine Government Legislative Branch – Can make laws, alter, and reverse them through the power bestowed in the Philippine Congress. Senate & House of Representatives
Organization of the Philippine Government Judicial Branch – Maintains the power to resolved disputes concerning rights that are legally demandable and enforceable. This branch decides whether there has been a serious abuse of judgment amounting to lack or excess of authority on the part and instrumentality of the government. Supreme Court & Lower Court
Power – Is the capacity to realize desired ends despite opposition from others. The utilization of power is the business of government, which is define as a formal organization that directs the political life of a society. Therefore, governments demand compliance on the part of a population.
Types of Authority Traditional Authority – Respect for a long standing cultural pattern is used to legitimize power 2. Rational Legal Authority – or also known as bureaucratic authority, legally created rules and regulations are used to legitimize power. 3. Charismatic Authority – Extraordinary personal skills that inspire devotion and obedience are used to legitimized power.
Economic Institutions – is being define as an enduring organization, practice or relationship created by individuals to handle and cope with basic economic dilemmas. Reciprocity – Transaction between two socially equal parties having the same status with regards to values of goods or services.
Types of Reciprocity Generalize Reciprocity – A form of transaction which utilizes gestures that expresses personal relationships than economic transactions. Balanced Reciprocity – In this form of transaction, the giver is expected to gain something in return although it does not have to be given instantly. Negative Reciprocity – This transaction is being practiced using deceiving ways to gain profit. In this form of transaction, individuals involved try to gain as much as conceivable while paying the least amount possible
Redistribution – The process by which products produce out from the community is sent to a place where they are stored, counted and later distributed back to the people. Market Exchange – The price of the transactions of deliverables and services are supposedly governed by the rules of supply and demand.