Functions of Culture and Philippine Popular Culture

A set of question-and-answer flashcards covering definitions, key functions of culture, and Filipino examples from the lecture on Philippine Popular Culture.

What single word refers to the complex whole that includes knowledge, art, law, morals, customs, and other capabilities acquired by humans as members of society?

Culture

Why is culture described as the “bedrock of human society” in the lecture?

Because it provides a framework for interaction, meaning, and survival while influencing perceptions, guiding actions, and shaping collective destiny.

Which three broad global benefits of culture were highlighted under “Why Culture Matters”?

Global Harmony, Social Cohesion, and Innovation.

What four key functions of culture were identified in the lecture?

Social Control, Identity, Knowledge Transmission, and Social Solidarity.

How does culture act as a form of social control?

By setting norms and expectations that guide behavior and subtly enforcing conformity through shared values and sanctions.

Name the three mechanisms through which culture enforces social control.

Norms & Values, Sanctions, and Institutions.

What two types of identity are shaped by culture according to the lecture?

Personal Identity and Group Identity.

Give an example of how culture influences personal identity.

Values, beliefs, and practices learned from one’s culture shape an individual’s personality.

Give an example of how culture influences group identity.

Shared customs and traditions create a sense of community and collective belonging.

What are the three primary channels through which culture transmits knowledge?

Oral Traditions, Education Systems, and Art & Craft.

Why are oral traditions important in cultural knowledge transmission?

They preserve historical and moral lessons through stories, songs, and myths.

How does culture promote social solidarity?

By strengthening bonds through shared understandings, rituals, and collective experiences, leading to greater cohesion and stability.

Which Filipino practice exemplifies social solidarity through collective effort?

Bayanihan.

What Filipino gesture shows respect for elders and illustrates both social control and identity?

The practice of “Mano po” and the use of “po/opo.”

How do fiestas function in Philippine culture?

They reinforce community bonds and shared heritage, demonstrating social solidarity.

Which Filipino cultural activity demonstrates knowledge transmission through oral tradition?

Storytelling.

Summarize the four overarching ways culture structures human life, according to the concluding thoughts.

It provides social control, forms identity, transmits knowledge across generations, and fosters solidarity.

How does culture drive innovation?

By leveraging collective knowledge to spur creativity and progress.

Which function of culture helps maintain order and stability in society?

Social Control.

Which function of culture ensures the continuity of human experience and progress?

Knowledge Transmission.