Defining Culture, Society and

Politics

Understanding Culture, Politics and Society, Grade 11

Objectives:
1. Explain anthropological and
sociological perspective on
culture, society and politics.
2. Appreciate the significant role
of Culture, Society and Politics.
Activity #1 (7 minutes)

List down (5-10 ideas) related to:

a. Culture
b. Society
c. Politics
* Present in class.
Culture

The sum of an individuals

way of life, ranging from the
food he/ she eats, the clothes
he/she wears, and the house
where he/she lives.
Culture

Include both the material and

non-material things that
he/she possesses or acquires.
Society

An organized group or groups

of interdependent people
who share a common
territory, language, and
Society

culture, and who act together

for collective survival and
well-being.
Society

The ways that people depend

upon one another can be seen
in different social features
such as their economic,
communication, and defense
mechanism.
Politics

Refers to the theory, art, and

practice of government.
Political Insitution

is a relatively stable cluster of

statuses, general norms, and
role behavior, which are
involved in the acquisition
and exercise of power and
decision-making in the
society.
Government

a concrete example of a
political institution.
exercise power esp. in
relation to governance and
decision-making.
Power

is manifested in the
acquisition of statuses and
functions.
Power (democratic principle)

A status granted to individual

or institutions to properly run
the government and
implement the rule of the law
in a society.
President (Prime Minister)
and the members of the cabinet
Granted with executive power
which is the right to execute
governance and implement
laws.
Members of Legislature
(senators and congressmen)
Are given the legislative
power to make and pass laws
for the executive power to
implement.
Members of the Judiciary

Are tasked to interpret laws in

accordance with a societys
standards and norms.
Executive, Legislative and
Judiciary
Work harmoniously to
maintain the balance of
power.
Lets watch a video clip
to understand more.
Check your understanding!!!
crosswise individually
Explain based on your point of
view the ff: (5 points each)
a. Culture
b. Politics
c. Society
Assignment: (Notebook)
Research the ff terms:
a. Gender
b. Socioeconomic status
c. Ethnicity f. Nationality
d. Religion
e. Exceptionality
Be proud of your own
identity