UNIT2 LESSON1 UCSP

UNIT 2: The Study of Culture, Society, and Politics

​Lesson 1: Social, Political, and Cultural Behavior and Phenomena

How would you, as a Filipino, greet someone? Would there be similarities between your greeting and the other person/nation? How could these different forms of greetings explain the dynamism of culture, society, and politics?

Multiple Choice

It is generally defined as the sum of an individual's way of life.

• Society

• Culture

• Politics

All countries are made up of a structured society, a political system, and a rich set of tangible and intangible cultures.

Culture is a group’s shared belief and value system that are preserved either through material or non-material ways.

Multiple Choice

It is emphasized when certain individuals behave a certain way merely because other individuals do as well.

• Social Phenomena

• Political behavior and phenomena

• Cultural Behavior

• Social Phenomena

Multiple Choice

It is generally defined as an organized group or groups of interdependent people who share common territory, language, and culture, and who act together for collective survival and well-being.

• Society

• Culture

• Politics

Society is a group of people with a shared environment, cultural beliefs, and ways of living.

An individual’s belief system is primarily influenced by their local culture and traditions that have been usually passed down from one generation to another.

Philippine culture as an example. In our country, majority of Filipinos practice Roman Catholicism as their religion.

In countries like Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar, where Buddhism is prominent, remains of Buddhist temples and architecture still stand today.

This process of immersing oneself in a particular society and culture, even at birth, is called socialization.

Individuals adapt all aspects of society and exchange local practices to one another. Socialization is important because it allows for a nation to continue or transmit its social, cultural, and political identity from one generation to another.

Multiple Choice

It refers to the theory, art, and practice of government.

• Society

• Culture

• Politics

​All government are keen on building up its country’s economy and capability by leveraging on cultural norms and capitalizing on the current social system to enable macro-level growth whilst simultaneously preserving local traditions and practices.

Multiple Choice

The #1 factor that influences a persons political views is what?

• Family

• Race

• Gender

• Education

​examples within the Philippine setting.

Being an archipelago, the Philippines is divided into several regions and provinces. Based on history and local culture, some provinces in the country have become well-known in acquiring a number of cardinal traits. For example, it is said that Ilocanos are thrifty people, Ilonggos are sweet and soft-spoken, and Cavitenos are brave.

Local food choices and preparation could also provide an insight to social and cultural practices. For instance, Japanese cooking incorporates a wide selection of fresh seafood in their local cuisine. Japanese noodles (ramen) have also become a favorite among locals and foreigners alike.

Multiple Choice

The sociological paradigm of structural functionalism believes that socialization is important because it benefits both individuals and the society.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The set of activities and actions that are used to hold power in a government is called public policy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

There are 17 regions in the Philippines.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Both society and culture benefit from socialization.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Members of society are still differed by socio-demographic characteristics.

• TRUE

• FALSE