AN INTRODUCTION FOR THE THE SUBJECT COURSE NAMED "UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS WITH QUIZ
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Understanding culture society and politics
“CHANGE IS THE ONLY PERMANENT THING IN THIS WORLD” HERACLITUS 2
culture KNOWLEDGE
culture KNOWLEDGE LAWS
culture KNOWLEDGE MORALS LAWS
culture KNOWLEDGE MORALS LAWS BELIEFS
culture KNOWLEDGE MORALS LAWS BELIEFS ARTS
culture KNOWLEDGE MORALS LAWS BELIEFS ARTS CUSTOMS
Culture SIGNIFICANCE OF CULTURE Adaptation & Integration Patterns of Acceptable Social Behavior Conveys & Facilities Meaning Production of Man-made things Human Satisfaction 9
“CULTURE REFERS TO THAT COMPLEX WHOLE WHICH INCLUDES KNOWLEDGE, BELIEFS, ARTS, MORALS, LAWS, CUSTOMS AND ANY OTHER CAPABILITIES AND HABITS ACQUIRED BY MAN AS A MEMBER OF SOCIETY. CULTURE SERVES AS A FOUNDATION OF MAN’S CONTINUING INTERACTION WITH HIS SURROUNDINGS” - EDWARD TYLOR 10
PERSONAL IDENTITY IS THE CONCEPT YOU DEVELOP ABOUT YOURSELF THE EVOLVES OVER THE COURSE OF YOUR LIFE. 11
SOCIETY IT IS A PRODUCT OF HUMAN SOCIAL PROCESSES INTENDED TO MEET BASIC NEEDS FOR SURVIVAL. 12
SOCIETY SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDYING SOCIETY REPRESENTATION OF OUR IDENTITY CHARACTERIZE THE TOTALITY OF A TERRITORY SYMBOL OF POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE AVENUE FOR ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE 13
POLITICS Sometimes people tend to associate politics with power. 14
POLITICS Consensus and compromise Academics Public Affair Art of government Society Power and distribution of resources 15
Anthropology as the Study of HumanBeings Anthropology- is the study of man, his works, his body, his behavior and values. From two Greek words, ANTHROPOS ,meaning “MAN”; and LOGOS , meaning“STUDY ”. 16
Political science > is a systematic study of a state and its government, with relationships of men in the community, with relations of men and groups to the state itself. IMPORTANCE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE BASED COMPETENCE BASED SKILLS BASED 17
sOCIOLOGY IS THE SYSTEMATIC OR SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF HUMAN SOCIETY AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR, FROM LARGE-SCALE INSTITUTIONS AND MASS CULTURE TO SMALL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL INTERACTIONS. 18
SOCIAL INTERACTION 19 Social Arts Social Relationship Social Organization Social Structures Social Processes
quiz
According to Heraclitus, what is the one permanent aspect of life? 21
What does anthropology study? 22
What does culture include as described by Edward Tylor? A. Customs and laws exclusively B. Knowledge, beliefs, arts, and morals C. Arts and personal identity D. Only knowledge and beliefs 23
What is the significance of culture in society? A. It is primarily a means for economic advancement. B. It serves as the foundation for social interaction. C. It hinders adaptation to social changes. D. It solely represents human artistic expression. 24
Which of the following best describes personal identity? A. It evolves over the course of one's life. B. It is determined by societal laws. C. It is fixed and unchanging throughout life. D. It is solely influenced by education. 25
Which of the following is NOT a component of culture according to the discussed definitions? A. Customs B. Arts C. Personal preferences D. Beliefs 26
How does culture relate to human survival needs? A. Culture emerges from social processes aimed at meeting survival needs. B. Culture solely relies on technological advancement. C. Culture is irrelevant to survival needs. D. Culture complicates survival processes. 27
What major aspect does culture convey? A. Financial strength of a community. B. Government authority and regulations. C. Meaning and social values. D. Physical traits of individuals. 28
Which statement is true about the nature of change in culture? A. External forces have no impact on cultural change. B. Culture is static and does not evolve. C. Change in culture is rare and infrequent. D. Change is a constant aspect of cultural evolution. 29
What does the integration of culture involve? A. Adapting and interacting within social frameworks. B. Isolation from other societies. C. Differentiation between various cultural identities. D. Exclusion of foreign beliefs and practices. 30
What is the primary focus of anthropology as described? A. Study of political systems and governance B. Study of man and his works C. Study of societal norms and values D. Study of human behavior and relationships 31
Which of the following best describes political science? A. Systematic study of human relationships in society B. Scientific analysis of state and its government C. Study of economics and market structures D. Behavioral study of political leaders and voters 32
What is NOT an aspect of sociology? A. Social relationships and organizations B. Political ideologies and theories C. Social structures and processes D. Large-scale institutions and mass culture 33
What does the study of society encompass according to the material? A. Representation of identity and territory B. Distribution of political power C. Analysis of economic systems D. Only individual interactions 34
Which of the following is a misconception about politics? A. It can affect public affairs B. It relates to the art of government C. It involves consensus and compromise D. It is solely about power dynamics 35
What does sociology analyze apart from social behavior? A. Historical frameworks of government B. Cultural evolution over time C. Large institutions and individual interactions D. Economic impacts on social structures 36
Which statement about the significance of studying society is accurate? A. It provides insight into political independence and interdependence B. It is irrelevant to understanding human interactions C. It solely emphasizes the economic aspects of society D. It is only concerned with artistic expressions in society 37
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the study of social interactions? A. Group dynamics and relations B. Cultural influences on relationships C. Individual behaviors and choices D. Physical geography of territories 38
FOR 7PTS WHY DO WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE IDEA OF CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS? 39