Dynamism of Cultural, Social, and Political

Module 1
DYNAMISM OF CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL CHANGE

• Anthropology is the study of humans and human behavior and
societies in the past and present. It is a wide- ranging, including, fossil
remains, non-human primate anatomy and behavior, artifacts from
past cultures, past and present languages, and all the prehistoric
contemporary cultures of the world.
• Sociology is the scientific study of society, patterns of social
relationships, social interaction, and culture. It is the systematic
interpretation of codes and conducts in the form of language,
symbols, face expressions, foods music etc. used by people in society.
Social Change refers to an alteration of mechanism within the
social structure, characterized by changes in cultural symbols,
rules of behavior, social organizations, or value systems.
Cultural Change is the modification of society through
innovation, invention, discovery, or contact with other societies.
Political Change refers to a subject to a matter that is in
constant flux. It deals not only with the major processes of
growth, decay and breakdown but also with a ceaseless ferment
of adaption and adjustment of political systems. It highlights the
magnitude and variety of the changes that occurred in the
worlds political systems.
• Joel Charon, (2010) in his book entitled
Ten Questions: A Sociological Perspectives
said that, “you and I exist in a social context
where we are happen to live and with whom
we live will influence who we are, what we do,
and what we do, and what we believe. This, in
return will make you and me different from
each other”.
Anthropologist Leslie White (1949)
maintains the rate of change is tied
to the size of the cultural base, the
number of pre-existing inventions.
Innovations are significant in the
understanding the identifying social
change because they alter the way
people think and relate to one
another.
SOCIOLOGY;
Auguste Comte, was a French

philosopher. He was a founder of
sociology and of the doctrine
positivism.
Harriet Martineau, one of the
earliest Western Sociologist, was
born in 1802 in Norwich, England.
Martineau was a self-taught expert
in political economic theory, and
wrote prolifically about the
relations between politics,
economics, morals, and social life
throughout her career.
Karl Marx, a philosopher,
social scientist, historian
and revolutionary,, Karl
Marx is without a doubt one
of the most influential
socialist thinker to emerge
in the 19th century.
Emile Durkleim, was a French
sociologist, social psychologist
and philosopher.
Max Weber, was a German
sociologist, philosopher,
jurist and political
economist whose ideas
profoundly influenced social
theory and social research
ANTHROPOLOGY;
Franz Boas, German-American

anthropologist and a pioneer of
modern anthropology, called “Father
of American Anthropology”
Bronislaw
Malinowski, Polish
anthropologist, one
of the most
important 20th –
century
anthropologist,
referred to as a
sociologist and
ethnographer
Alfred Reginal
Radcliffe Brown,
English Social
Anthropologists who
developed the theory of
structure functionalism
and coadaptation.
Political Science
Walter Lippman, was an

American writer, reporter,
and political commentator
famous for being among
the first to introduce the
concept of cold war, coining
the term “stereotype” in
the modern psychological,
and critiquing media and
democracy in his
newspaper column and
several books.
INTERSECTIONS, INQUIRY AND
IMPORTANCE OF
ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY
AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
Anthropology deals with the scientific study of humanity or those aspects that makes us human and
imprints of human achievement and progress.
First Intersection:
The anthropology, sociology and political science are classified branches of the Social Science. The
Social Sciences is a division of science that deal with the functions and structure of human society, as
well as the interpersonal relationship of individuals as members of society.
Second Intersection:
Empirical proof as basis of truth. At the very heart of these three is the need for rational proof and the
recognition that the basis of truth must be found in reason, in careful appraisal of ideas. Empirical
Proof is a rational proof laid the foundation for modern science, the idea of thinking developed into a
proof.
Third Intersection:
Objectivity in Science is not merely observation but careful observation according to Joel M. Charon
(2009). Charon explains further that to be objective means literally to see the world as an “object” apart
from ourselves to separate it as much as possible from our subjective perception.
ANTHROPOLOGY
A. Definition- is the scientific study of the origins of humans, how we have changed
over the years, and how we relate to each other, both within our own culture and
with people from other cultures. Anthropos is the Greek word for “human being” and
the suffix- logos means “the study of”.
B. Subject Inquiry- every culture has its own particular rituals, behaviors, and
lifestyles, and people in the field of anthropology document the many varieties of
human experiences. The main concern is to understand diversity and dispersion of
human beings from standpoint of cultural differences. Its important for us human
beings to understand our origins and also to understand the cultures in the world
outside our own.
C. Importance of the Study- Anthropology answers those queries for humanity. It
gives us a solid picture of our human origins and blends together what various
human cultures into one large journey of humanity from the beginning of our
existence to the present day
SOCIOLOGY
A. Definition- Sociology is the scientific study of society. Sociology is

derived from the Latin word Socius which means “associate or
companion” and the Greek word logos which means “the study of”.
B. Subject Inquiry- the main concern of sociology is sociological analysis.
It means that sociology seeks to provide an analysis of human society
and culture with a social perspective.
C. Importance of the Study- Sociology is of great importance in the
solution of social problems. The present world is suffering from many
problems which can be solved through scientific study of the society.
Political Science
A. Definition- Political Science is the systematic study if the state,

government and politics. The word politics is derived from the Greek
word polis which means “city-state” or what today would be equivalent
to sovereign state. The word “science” comes from the Latin word scire
which means “to know”.
B. Subject Inquiry- Political Science is one important branch of social
science and its concerns is with political behavior of individuals, groups
of individuals, agencies, institutions and organizations, among others.
Since all these are subject to change and they are changing
continuously, the subject matter, as well as the scope, of political
science is bound to change.
C. Importance of the Study- the study of political science is very useful and valuable.
Its knowledge is essential and relevant to both the ruler and the ruled. The significance
of the study are as follows:
1. Imparting knowledge of the state- it aims to inculcate knowledge of the states,
its origin, nature, structure and functions.
2. Imparting knowledge of governments and administration- The administrators,
political leaders and diplomats who conduct the affairs of the state, also require
sound knowledge with efficiency.
3. Imparting knowledge about the world- in the modern age, an individual cannot
lead and isolated life. Each country has to maintain relations with other countries
of the world.
4. Creation of democratic values- the success of democracy depends upon the
political consciousness of its people.
5. Creation and good citizenship- the study of political science is valuable for
creating good citizenship and securing good citizenship and securing of the nation.
6. Lesson of cooperation and toleration- political science teaches the lesson of
cooperation, adjustment and toleration.
Thus, the study of political science has special importance
to all, as it helps to understand the mechanism and
constitutional systems of modern government.
THANKYOU FOR YOUR TIME!

GROUP 1
MEMBERS:
• SHENA ANN RENETH AGUIDAN • JOSHUA VIÑALON
• PACIANO DONGIAPON
• AIZE MARIE TAMING
• JARELL TICOY
• JESSA MAE ILOG • JOMMER DIGAYNON
• MARY ANN MADANLO • JEREMY SUMALPONG
• LYKA MAE MANGUIOB • MARK LAWRENCE
• MARRIE JOY MADANLO BASOC

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Module 1

DYNAMISM OF CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL CHANGE

Auguste Comte, was a French

Franz Boas, German-American

Walter Lippman, was an

A. Definition- Sociology is the scientific study of society. Sociology is

A. Definition- Political Science is the systematic study if the state,

THANKYOU FOR YOUR TIME!

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