Culture and Society
as an
Anthropological
Concept
PURPOSE OF THIS LESSON:
A. Define culture and society as
an anthropological concept.
B. Distinguish the material
culture and non-material
culture.
C. Appreciate the importance of
culture and society in the life
of the people.
GUESS THE PICTURE
Culture represents the
beliefs and practices of a
group, while Society
represents the people who
share those beliefs and
practices.
In other words, Culture is a
composite of multifarious
areas that compromise beliefs,
practices, values, attitudes,
laws, norms, artifacts,
symbols, knowledge, and
everything that a person
learns and shares as a
Also Society, in other
words, refers to a group of
people sharing a common
culture within defined
territorial boundaries.
Types of Culture
1. Material Culture consists
of tangible things. It includes
technological tools,
architectural structures,
fashion and accessories,
foods, etc.
2. Non-material Culture
consists of intangible things. It
includes language and
symbols, religion, behavior,
gestures and habits, ideas,
etc.
“Where I Belong”
Material Non-Material
Culture Culture
*Books *Educational System *Catholic
*Computer *Cars *Arabic
*Roadways
“Where I Belong”
Material Non-Material
Culture Culture
• Books • Educational
• Computer System
• Cars • Catholic
• Roadways • Arabic
• Buildings • Christmas
• Rules
*Why we should value the
importance of culture in our
live?
*How does the lifestyle of the
people affect the society?
Elements of
Culture
PURPOSE OF THE
LESSON:
A. Determine the elements
of culture.
B. Analyze the different
social norms in the
communities.
“Guess Me”
KNOWLEDGE
BELIEFS
SOCIAL NORMS
Knowledge – it
refers to any
information
received and
perceived to be
true.
Beliefs – the
perception of accepted
reality. It is something
that you believe or
accept as true.
Social Norms – these
are established
expectations of society
as to how a person is
supposed to act
depending on the
requirements of the
Why are social norms
important in our
community?
How do you maintain
social norms?
Aspects of
Culture
GUIDE OF THE LESSON:
A. Describe the aspects of
culture.
B. Write examples of real-life
situations of different
aspects of culture.
C. Appreciate the general
aspects of culture as a
“Situation-
Analysis”
Aspects of CULTURE
1. Culture is social because it
is the product of behavior.
• Culture does not exist in
isolation. It is a product of
society. It develops through
social interaction. No man can
acquire culture without
2. Culture varies from society
to society.
• Every society has a culture
of its own that differs from
other societies. The culture of
every society is unique by
itself. Cultures are not uniform.
Cultural elements like customs,
traditions, morals, values, and
3. Culture is shared.
• Culture is not something
that an individual alone can
possess. Culture, in
sociological sense, is shared.
For example, people of a
society share all customs,
traditions, beliefs, ideas,
4. Culture is learned.
• Culture is not inborn. It is learned.
Unlearned behavior then, is not
culture. Shaking hands, saying
thanks, etc. are cultural behaviors.
Not all behaviors are learned, but
most of these can be. Combing hair,
standing in line, telling jokes,
criticizing the president, and going
to movies all constitute behaviors
5. Culture is transmitted among
members of society.
• Cultural ways are learned by people from
others. Many of these ways are handed
down from elders, parents, teachers, and
others (most likely individuals of older
generation), while other cultural behaviors
are handed up to elders. Transmission of
culture is made possible by language.
Language is the main vehicle of culture.
Transmission of culture may take place
also through imitation as well as through
6. Culture is continuous and cumulative.
• Culture exists as a continuous process. In
its historical growth, it
tends to become cumulative. Ralph Linton
called culture “the social
heritage” of man. No culture ever remains
constant or permanent.
It is subject to slow but constant variation.
Likewise, culture is
responsive to the changing conditions of the
physical world; hence,
it is dynamic.
7. Culture is gratifying and idealistic.
• Culture provides proper opportunities
for the satisfaction of our needs and
desires. Our needs, both biological and
social, are fulfilled in cultural ways.
Culture consists of the intellectual,
artistic, and social ideals, and
institutions where members of the
society profess and strive to confirm.
Situation: As a
potential journalist,
you are assigned to
document one of the
most famous
festivals in our
country, the “Sinulog
Festival.” During the
event, you need to
take pictures and
write down notes of
the important things
about the festival
that are related to
How can aspects of culture
help us better understand
to our own culture?
In a ½ crosswise of paper, write
the following:
3 thoughts that you have learned
to day
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2 things that you want to
remember
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REVIEW
SOCIAL, CULTURAL,
and POLITICAL
CHANGES
GUIDE FOR OUR TOPIC:
A. Define social change, cultural
change and political change.
B. Classify the different changes
in social, cultural, and political.
C. Value the changes in culture
and society that affect
individuals and communities.
Social changes can
happen for many reasons,
such as economic shifts,
technological
advancements, or cultural
evolution. These changes
can be experienced in
Example of Social Changes
include changes in family
structures, gender roles, and
social norms.
Culture is constantly
evolving and can change due
to various factors, such as
globalization, migration, and
social movements. Cultural
Changes can lead to the
adoption of new beliefs,
Example of Cultural
Changes include changes in
language, beliefs, and
traditions.
Political Changes is usually
defined as a significant
change in government
surrounding leadership and
policies. Political change
occurs when a country's
government or leader
Example of Political
Changes include changes in
laws, government policies,
and political ideologies.
Directions: In groups, the
students will discuss and identify
different examples of social,
cultural, and political changes in
their communities. Each group will
present their ideas and discuss how
these changes impact the
community. Each group will report
How social, cultural, and
political changes affect the
individuals and communities?
What are difference of the 3
changes we have discuss
now?
