Understanding Culture, Society and Politics

1 Understanding culture , Society and Politics 11/12 Alternative Delivery Mode First Quarter Module 2: Defining culture , Society and Politics First Edition, 2020 Printed in the Philippines by: DepEd, Region X Department of Education Bureau of Learning Resources Office Address: Zone 1, DepEd Building Mastersons Ave., Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 Telefax: (088) 880 7072 E-mail Address Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials ( ,songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.)

2 Included in this book are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Published by the Department of Education Secretary: Leonor M. Briones Undersecretary: _____ Assistant Secretary: _____ Development Team of the Module Author: Cheque O. Torres Evaluator: Swannie Maria Sofia S. Gacus Illustrator: Lay-out Artist: Management Team: Development Team of the Module:Author: Cheque O. TorresEvaluator: Swannie Maria Sofia S. GacusIllustrator: Jay Michael A. CalipusanManagement Team: Chairperson: Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III Regional DirectorCo-Chairpersons: Dr.

3 Victor G. De Gracia Jr., CESO V Asst. Regional Director Mala Epra B. Magnaong CES, CLMDM embers: Dr. Bienvenido U. Tagolimot, Jr. Regional ADM Coordinator Ray Butch M. Mahinay EPS-Designate- APPrinted in the Philippines by: Department of Education Regional Office 10 Office Address: Zone 1, Upper Balulang Cagayan de Oro City 9000 Telefax: (088) 880-7071, (088) 880-7072E-mail Address: Understanding culture , Society and Politics 11/12 Alternative Delivery Mode First Quarter Module 2: Defining culture , Society and Politics First Edition, 2020 Printed in the Philippines by: DepEd, Region X Department of Education Bureau of Learning Resources Office Address: Zone 1, DepEd Building Mastersons Ave.

4 , Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 Telefax: (088) 880 7072 E-mail Address Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials ( ,songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this book are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them.

5 Published by the Department of Education Secretary: Leonor M. Briones Undersecretary: _____ Assistant Secretary: _____ Development Team of the Module Author: Cheque O. Torres Evaluator: Swannie Maria Sofia S. Gacus Illustrator: Lay-out Artist: Management Team: Understanding culture , Society and Politics Quarter 1- Module 2 Defining culture , Society and Politics This instructional materials was collaboratively developed and reviewed by educators from public and private schools, colleges, and or/universities. We encourage teachers and other education stakeholders to email their feedback, comments, and recommendations to the Department of Education at We value your feedback and recommendations. Department of Education. Republic of the Philippines Table of Contents Module 2- Defining culture , Society and Politics 1 What I Need to Know 1 What I know 2 Lesson 1 The Concept of culture , Society and Politics 3 Activity Exploring Community Wonders!

6 4 culture Imagi-hibit! 5 Lesson Concept 6 Think, Pair and Share 7 Activity Draw or Pics? 8 Essay Writing 9 Lesson 2 Perspective to the Study of culture , Society and Politics 10 Activity Fill It! 11 Activity Share-Perience 12 Activity Meet Up! 14 Activity Just 15 Activity React-Say! 15 Activity Let s Reflect 16 Activity Trip Ko to! 17 What I have Learned 18 Assessment 19 Glossary 20 Answer Key 21 References 22-24 Table of Contents Module 2- Defining culture , Society and Politics 1 What I Need to Know 1 What I know 2 Lesson 1 The Concept of culture , Society and Politics 3 Activity Exploring Community Wonders!

7 4 culture Imagi-hibit! 5 Lesson Concept 6 Think, Pair and Share 7 Activity Draw or Pics? 8 Essay Writing 9 Lesson 2 Perspective to the Study of culture , Society and Politics 10 Activity Fill It! 11 Activity Share-Perience 12 Activity Meet Up! 14 Activity Just 15 Activity React-Say! 15 Activity Let s Reflect 16 Activity Trip Ko to! 17 What I have Learned 18 Assessment 19 Glossary 20 Answer Key 21 References 22-241 What I Need to Know Learners, how s your day? I hope you will be excited to scrutinized, read and learn the best that you could at your convenience.

8 Did you ever heard the news in your local TV station or heard in radio station about what s happening in your Society ? Can you think what was that? Do you ever wonder the reason behind why it happened or you just don t care at all? Perhaps, the answers will be on this module to give you an idea about it. Let s work it on together. This module will definitely give you an idea about the concept, perspective and approaches to the study of culture , Society and Politics . How they are connected to come up a kind of Society whom you lived. You will learn also the different aspects of culture and be aware of why and how cultural relativism mitigates ethnocentrism. Society has a culture , no matter how simple that culture may be. Day-to-day we interact with each other and develop social relationships. He needs other people who can provide him with the needed opportunities so he can translate these potentialities into realities called achievement.

9 These accomplishments not only help him achieve self-actualization but also make him a contributing member of his Society (Zulueta & Maglaya, 2005 ). Lastly, it will help you to be more tolerant and appreciative of other people the way they are both physically and culturally, thus, appreciation of diversity follows. By the end of the lesson, you will have been able to: explain anthropological and sociological perspectives on culture and Society describe Society and culture as a complex whole identify aspects of culture and Society raise questions toward a holistic appreciation of cultures and societies become aware of why and how cultural relativism mitigates ethnocentrism To attain the goals of this module, please do the following; Read and understand the lessons carefully Instruction should be follow in each given task Tests and activities should be answer diligently and patiently Familiarize yourselves with the terms given Defining culture , Society and Politics 2 What I Know As an initial activity, you will be assess on your Understanding of defining culture , Society and Politics .

10 Directions: Read carefully and write the correct answer on your notebook. ____ 1. It is a study that focus in Society . a. Anthropology b. Society c. Sociology d. Zoology ____ 2. It refers to a group of people sharing a common culture within a defined territorial boundaries. a. Society b. culture c. Politics d. Community ____ 3. A belief that all cultures as equally complex. a. Cultural Relativism b. Ethnocentrism c. Folkways d. Essentialism ____ 4. It is called the scientific study of patterned, shared human behaviour. a. Anthropology b. History c. Sociology d. Psychology ____ 5. Which of the following are not examples of material culture ? a. Tools b. Economic Goods c. Attitudes d. Vehicles ____ 6. It consists of tangible things such as technological tools, architectural structures, fashion and accessories, and food.