Understanding Culture,
Society and Politics
What I need to know in this module?
This module has the following lessons:
What do I need to learn?
After you go through on this module, you are expected to:
1. Describe human cultural variation in terms of their physical features, social differences, political and
social change.
2. Analyze the significance of culture and society and the perception of politics
Pre - Test
Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the correct answer before each number.
_____1.This means a complex whole that includes habits and capabilities acquired by man in the society.
a. Politics c. Culture
b. Sociology d. Society
_____2. It is the perception of individuals to accepted reality
a. Knowledge c. Outlook
b. Beliefs d. Folkways
_____3.This consists of tangible things such as technological tools, architectural, structures, fashion and
accessories and food.
a. Material culture c. Non-material culture
b. Basic culture d. Commercial culture
_____4.There are different types of human groups in the world like Malaysians, Indonesians and others. In what
human group you belong?
a. Chinese c. Filipinos
b. Japanese d. Arabs
_____5.This means a transformation of a group, organization, community from simple to more complex one.
a. Social change c. Social differences
b. Diffusion d. Modernity
____6.The changes in society due to its forces and traditions in society is called;
a. Political c. Cultural
b. Social d. Human
____7.This refers to the scientific study of man, his works, his behavior and values;
a. Anthropology c. Sociology
b. Political Science d. Psychology
____8. Which of the following is more important in studying culture:
a. Public affair c. Human adaptation
b. Collective activity d. Economic progress
_____9. One of the goals of sociology is to help us understand the changes in;
a. Environment c. Education system
b. Politics Issues d. Societal problem
____10.The change in society that is related to political ideologies, government and citizenships
is part of;
a. Social change c. political change
[Link] change d. human change
Learning Objectives Explain the meaning of the following:
a. Cultural variation
b. Social differences
c. Political change and
d. Political identities
What is this lesson?
To start learning the lessons, you have to read and understand some important words,
A. Culture – refers to that complex whole which include knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals, laws, customs, and any other
capabilities and habits acquired by man as member of a society. (Edward H. Taylor)
Two types of Culture:
1. Material culture - composed of tangible things like food, tools, dress, accessories and others.
2. .Non-material culture – composed of intangible things such as habits, ideas, religion, language and behavior.
Cultural Variation – refers to the differences in social behaviors that cultures exhibit around the world. In the Philippines
differences in social behaviors are influence with cultures in a specific places and tribes. So with the different
people in different countries they have also different norms and values that exists within their groups
Research some Example of Cultural Variation in Dress Styles and dances
Filipina Indian
Chinese Africans
Human Group Physical Features
Filipino
Indian
Chinese
Africans
Americans
Social Differences
Social Differences – refers to the situation where people are
discriminated based on economic status, social characteristics and qualities.
These may include race, ethnicity, gender, and professions.
In spite of these differences people continue to do their responsibilities as members of society. These are the
common social differences among people in the world;
• Gender – refers to the biological characteristics that distinguish a male from a female
• Gender Roles -refers to attitudes and behaviors that the society expect a person based on his/her sex
• Socio-economic class- the high income, the middle income and the low income class
• Ethnicity- which refers to the ethnic group who have common culture, language and history
• Race –which refers to the group of people who shared inherited physical characteristics such as skin color, facial
features and body structure
What New?
Activity 1.2 Give me one!
Directions: Provide column B with one (1) example for each social differences in column A.
Column A Column B
a. Gender
b. Gender roles
c. Socio- economic roles
d. Ethnicity
e. Race
Enrichment Activity 1.1 Ethnic groups in the Philippines
Directions: Study the ethnic groups in the country. Describe the social differences that exist among them.
Write your answer on the box provided.
1. What are the differences and similarities of these groups?
2. Do these differences affect the life of the whole community? Why?
Social change -refers to any significant alteration over time in behavior patterns and cultural values and norms. This
change is brought about by modernization and the impact of globalization that resulted to cultural change among
Filipino people.
Example - Filipino way of courtship:
Traditional way of courtship Modern way of courtship
Activity 1.3 – What’s the Effect?
Directions: Explain the advantages and disadvantages brought about by modernization as part of social change.
Advantages: ______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Disadvantages: ____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Political Identities refers to political position based on the interest and perspective of social groups with which people
identify.
Activity 1.4 NAME THEM
List down the names of the local officials in your community.
Nane of your barangay:_________________________
Barangay Captain:_____________________________
Barangay Kagawads:_____________________________
______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Region V
Division of Masbate
Department of Education
Masbate Souteastern Institute
Pio V. Corpus, Masbate
GRADE 11
Understanding culture, society and politics
MODULE 1
Learner’s Name:
_____________________________
Grade & Section:
_____________________________
PREPARED BY:
JERAMAY a. MONSANTO
TEACHER
NOTE:Date of retrieval: September 20, 2021
