Module 2 Social Realities and Social Dynamics
Module 2 Social Realities and Social Dynamics
Module 2 Social Realities and Social Dynamics
This lesson will demonstrate an understanding of human cultural variation, social differences,
social change, and political identities.
II. Objectives:
Discuss the nature, goals and perspectives in/of anthropology, sociology and political science.
Please take time to read and understand this part because all graded activities and quizzes will be
coming from these contents.
SOCIAL PHENOMENA
➢ Are the individual, external, and social constructions that influence a person’s life and
development.
✓ Food Taboos – It is the act of prohibiting the consumption of certain food drinks. Some food
may be prohibited during certain religious beliefs and period (Lenten season, Ramadan), at
certain stages of life (pregnancy, sickness), or to certain classes of people (priests, infants).
✓ Istambay – A Filipino term for “standby”. This refers to a person who has nothing to do, or
who is jobless or lazy or someone who does not make use of his time in productive and sensible
activities.
✓ Lagay system – the act of giving bribes to fast-track or fix applications to get what one wants
at the earliest and fastest possible time.
✓ Padrino system – or patronage in the Filipino culture and politics is the value system where
one gains favor, promotion, or political appointment through family affiliation or friendship, as
opposed to one’s merit.
SOCIAL DYNAMICS: SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL CHANGE
✓ Selfieing – A photo that you take of yourself usually for use in social media. Selfie refers to a
version of self-portraiture which predominantly takes the form of a photograph taken by oneself
on a smartphone or webcam.
✓ Political Dynasty – A succession of rulers from the same family or line that maintains power
for several generations.
✓ Transnational families – are families who live apart but who create and retain a ‘sense of
collective welfare and unity, in short family hood”, even across national borders’ (Bryceson and
Vuorela 2002).
✓ Youth volunteerism – as the rule of donating time and energy for the welfare of people in the
community as serious responsibility rather than for any material or financial reward.