Margosatubig Pax High School /Kindergarten ,Inc.

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Senior High School
2020-2021
Grade 12- Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
First Semester
ACTIVITY NO. 5
ACTTITY TITLE Anthropological and Sociological concepts
Content standard The learners demonstrate an understanding of:
1. culture and society as anthropological and sociological concepts
2. perspectives in/approaches to the study of culture and society (i.e., comparative, historical, structural
functional, interpretive, critical
Performance The learners
standard 1. appreciate the nature of culture and society from the perspectives of anthropology and sociology
2. demonstrate a holistic understanding of culture and society
3. values cultural heritage and express pride of place without being ethnocentric
MELC Explain the importance of cultural relativism in attaining cultural understanding
LEARNING Myla M. Arcinas, Phd. 2016. Understanding Culture, Society and
RESOURCES Politics. Phoenix Publishing House. Pages 10-14
Reference 3. Pages 13-15
https://youtu.be/J5aglbgTEig?t=28
https://youtu.be/jQK0Xbfel-M?t=20
https://youtu.be/32KG_ba_NJc?t=16
Core values Deepen and nurture faith life and relationship with God, others and all of creations.
iNtegration
Learning At the end of the lesson, the students CAN…
Target/s: 1.a. define what is anthropological perspective and sociological perspective
1.b. compare anthropological and sociological perspective and state examples of each perspectives
1.c. understand how these perspectives explain the nature of man, its culture and its development in the society

INTRODUCTION
TRANSITION/LINKING STATEMENT:
A. MOTIVATION
Directions:

B. ESSENTIAL IDEAS
Sociological and Anthropological Perspectives
The Sociological Perspective
Sociology is broadly defined as the scientific study of social interaction/behavior and social organization. As an academic discipline, it helps in
general enlightenment of social behavior and society, challenges popular myths and identifies social problems & designs solutions Sociology
can be further divided into two subcategories. One is Microsociology which is the detailed study of what people say,do, and think moment by
moment as they go about their daily lives. Second is Macrosociology which focuses upon large-scale and long-term social processes of
organizations, institutions, and broad social patterns.

The Sociological Perspective is a distinctive point of view at the core of the discipline of Sociology that encourages people to examine
aspects of the social environment in ways that delve beneath the surface. The Sociological perspective aims to examine human behavior not in
isolation but in placing it in the larger social context. In a sense, by looking beyond the outer appearances of the social world, people likewise
encounter new levels of reality often ignored. Utilizing such view, this is like seeing the general in the particular which helps us recognize the
general patterns in the behavior of particular people. Another view is seeing the strange in the particular wherein people come to experience the
variations that exist in society such as deviance and others. This is also helpful in seeing individuality in social context, such as social forces are
at work in society to influence most personal actions.
The benefits of sociological perspectives are that through sociological perspective, it helps people critically assess commonsense
ideas as applicable in their daily lives. It also reveals the opportunities and constraints in people’s lives and in the process empowers for active
participants in society by identifying social forces and understanding their consequences. More importantly it facilitates a critical assessment of
people’s ways of life especially in globally integrated village. In sum, the sociological view allows a holistic view of the underlying forces or
factors that mold the operation and dynamics of society. By using social perspective, it facilitates knowledge of the different facets and dynamics
of society and social life, as well as in influence the policymakers craft decisions pertaining to pressing social behaviors issues. There are two
underlying goals of sociological perspectives. One is to identify the prevailing patterns and influences on social behavior. Second is to provide
the explanation for such patterns. The essence of the sociological imagination is the ability to see private experiences and personal difficulties
as entwined with the structural arrangements of society and the prevailing time.

Anthropological Perspectives
Anthropology is a study that deals with the origin of man and society. Its theories range from traditional, modern to post-modern and as a
discipline many of its concepts are borrowed from biology, psychology, sociology, economics, ecology and others.

Over time, the discipline covers several million years, from the first proto-human ancestors to the present. Likewise, as a study it covers the
widest range of societies, from small hunter-gatherer bands to modern societies.

Interaction
LEARNING EXPERIENCE:
A. Clarifying for Understanding
Direction: Think of a familiar country and fill in the needed information on the specified areas below.

Anthropological
Sociological
Culture

Socialization

Deviance

Inequality

Health

Family
Patterns
2. Differentiate Anthropological Perspective from Sociological Perspective.

B. Processing Questions:
1. Social Science is a discipline that attempts to explain human behavior and society. How can you use these discipline to address present-day
problems in your community ?
Integration
A. FRAMING CONCEPT:
Direction: Handprint . Draw your handprint. Write in each finger your learnings and insights.

Directions: Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
____1. The birth of Sociology gave rise to the scientific and rational understanding of the society. How did Erving Goffman contribute to the field?
A. He introduced participant observation as a tool for research.
B. He favored historical particularism as an approach in understanding society.
C. He theorized dramaturgical approach in analyzing social interactions and relationships.
D. He proposed the looking glass self-theory as a way of seeing behavior and social phenomenon.
____2. Political Science is an important discipline that deals with laws, governmental processes, and state formulation. Which among the following
is NOT the primary concern of this field?
A. Government and Business B. Political Dynamics C. Public Administration D. Social Institutions and Structures
____3. Sociologists like Comte, Durkheim, and Weber gave their own views about society. What is society according to a sociological perspective?
A. It is the people interacting with one another to create a culture.
B. It is the group of people working on attaining one's personal desires.
C. It is the shared beliefs and values of residents in a certain territory.
D. It is the community of individuals building architecture and creating work of arts.
____4. Edward B. Tylor described culture as “complex whole”. What does this mean?
A. Culture connects people. C. Culture is about the activities of groups within society.
B. Culture is the end-result of society. D. Culture is comprised of all the facets and work of humankind.
____5. As a student studying this discipline, what is the most beneficial reason of having knowledge on the study of culture, society, and politics?
A. To make people ethnocentric. C. To provide people avenues for self-expression.
B. To change the way people view the world. D. To prepare people for active and responsible civic engagement.
____6. Ahmed is a Muslim while his friend, Rody, is a Catholic. Sometimes, while doing their homework in Rody's house, Ahmed makes fun of
the fact that Catholics have images of saints in their houses. What should Rody do about this problem?
A. Rody should stop being friends with Ahmed. C. Rody should talk to Ahmed to explain their religious differences.
B. Rody should retaliate by making fun of Ahmed's religion. D. Rody should do nothing. Ahmed will eventually stop laughing about it.
____7. Devi is a Hindu, and she studies in a public school. Her parents forbade her to make friends with Christians because they are afraid that
she will be bullied. She, however, has Christian friends, and they understand her religion because of what they learned from their lesson in
World Religions. What should Devi do about this problem?
A. Devi should just avoid talking about her friends to her parents.
B. Devi should just follow her parents since they know what is best for her.
C. Devi should explain to her parents that religion should not be a barrier for friendship.
D. Devi should tell the truth and explain to her parents that her Christian friends are nice.
____8. Which of the following statement does not adhere to anthropological definition of culture?
A. It deals with power sharing and power struggle.
B. It gives form and identity to a group or community of people.
C. It includes our norms, the standards, or rules of acceptable behavior.
D. It is manifested through both tangible and intangible evidence of human existence.
____9. The several elements of culture tend to guide people in becoming an effective member of a society. What is the meaning of norms?
A. They have a firm control to moral and ethical behavior.
B. These are the standard an expected behavior within a society.
C. They are behaviors of less importance yet still influence our behavior.
D. They are ordinance of reason enacted to protect the people from the bad effects of outdated mores.
____10. One of the goals of studying Anthropology is appreciate your own cultural identity. As a student, what can you do to help preserve
your culture and tradition?
A. I cannot do anything because I am still too young.
B. I will use the internet to research since we live in the modern times now.
C. I will imitate the culture of other countries especially those portrayed my favorite shows.
D. I will continue to learn more about our culture, practice it, and influence others to do the same.