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The document discusses how society and culture are viewed according to three disciplines: anthropology, sociology, and political science. Anthropology considers culture as the central focus and studies different cultures of societies. It recognizes cultural relativism and acknowledges cultural differences. Sociology relates culture to social order and analyzes it using structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Political science examines culture as an important aspect of society and analyzes how it influences political behavior and builds social capital. The document also discusses multiculturalism and cultural sensitivity.

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Society and Culture According to the Three Disciplines Prepared by: Sir. Cari Edward C. Be単alet
Learning Objectives: Discuss how society and culture is viewed according to the three disciplines.
Three Disciplines Anthropology Sociology Political Science
Anthropology Considers culture as the central focus. Studies different cultures of different societies.
2 major views: Relativistic Approach Ethnocentric Approach
Relativistic Approach Considers cultures as equal. Holds that there are no superior and inferior cultures, and each is unique in its own way. Cultural Relativism recognizes and accepts the cultural differences between societies.
Ethnocentric Approach Ones native culture is superior to other cultures. Tends to have a negative view of other countries and people. Diminishes or invalidates other ways of life and creates a distorted view of ones own. Xenocentrism considers their culture as inferior to others. e.g. Filipinos Colonial Mentality
Sociology Relates culture with overall context of social order.
3 Sociological Perspectives: Structural Functionalism Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionism
Structural Functionalism Operates on the assumption that society is a stable and orderly systems. Considers culture as a glue that binds society together, leading to social order
Conflict Theory Assumes that there is a constant power struggle among the various social groups and institutions within a society. Study the culture of dominant classes and analyze how this culture is imposed on other classes.
Symbolic Interactionism Views individual and a group behavior and social interactions as defining features of society. Believes that culture provides shared meanings to the members of society. The more meanings are shared, the more society ensures social order.
Political Science Examines culture as a vital aspect of society. Culture, together with political socialization is analyzed in order to explain political behavior such as voting patterns and the behavior of leaders. Culture is seen as an important element in building social capital and could also lead to future conflicts and divisions.
Factors Multiculturalism Cultural Sensitivity
Multiculturalism An ideology that acknowledges and promotes cultural diversity within society. Entails the establishment of political groups and institutions comprised of people from diverse cultures.
Cultural Sensitivity Advances awareness and acceptance of cultural differences but encourages a critical stance in dealing with issues regarding diversity.
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Society and culture according to the three disciplines

  • 1. Society and Culture According to the Three Disciplines Prepared by: Sir. Cari Edward C. Be単alet
  • 2. Learning Objectives: Discuss how society and culture is viewed according to the three disciplines.
  • 3. Three Disciplines Anthropology Sociology Political Science
  • 4. Anthropology Considers culture as the central focus. Studies different cultures of different societies.
  • 5. 2 major views: Relativistic Approach Ethnocentric Approach
  • 6. Relativistic Approach Considers cultures as equal. Holds that there are no superior and inferior cultures, and each is unique in its own way. Cultural Relativism recognizes and accepts the cultural differences between societies.
  • 7. Ethnocentric Approach Ones native culture is superior to other cultures. Tends to have a negative view of other countries and people. Diminishes or invalidates other ways of life and creates a distorted view of ones own. Xenocentrism considers their culture as inferior to others. e.g. Filipinos Colonial Mentality
  • 8. Sociology Relates culture with overall context of social order.
  • 9. 3 Sociological Perspectives: Structural Functionalism Conflict Theory Symbolic Interactionism
  • 10. Structural Functionalism Operates on the assumption that society is a stable and orderly systems. Considers culture as a glue that binds society together, leading to social order
  • 11. Conflict Theory Assumes that there is a constant power struggle among the various social groups and institutions within a society. Study the culture of dominant classes and analyze how this culture is imposed on other classes.
  • 12. Symbolic Interactionism Views individual and a group behavior and social interactions as defining features of society. Believes that culture provides shared meanings to the members of society. The more meanings are shared, the more society ensures social order.
  • 13. Political Science Examines culture as a vital aspect of society. Culture, together with political socialization is analyzed in order to explain political behavior such as voting patterns and the behavior of leaders. Culture is seen as an important element in building social capital and could also lead to future conflicts and divisions.
  • 15. Multiculturalism An ideology that acknowledges and promotes cultural diversity within society. Entails the establishment of political groups and institutions comprised of people from diverse cultures.
  • 16. Cultural Sensitivity Advances awareness and acceptance of cultural differences but encourages a critical stance in dealing with issues regarding diversity.