Introduction to Social Sciences: Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science

Practice vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, etymologies, and theoretical perspectives in Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science based on lecture notes.

Anthropology (Etymology)

Derived from the words "Anthroporto", meaning human, and "Logos", meaning to study.

Cross Cultural / Comparative Emphasis

An anthropological perspective emphasizing the comparison of cultures from time to time.

Evolutionary / Historical Emphases

An emphasis in anthropology focusing on the historical development of people.

Ecological Emphasis

An anthropological perspective focusing on the environment.

Holistic Emphasis

An anthropological perspective focusing on the "kabuwan" (whole).

Structural Functionalism

A specific theory within the Sociological Perspective.

Conflict theory

A sociological theory involving the "Burgeois" and "ploritario".

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological theory centered on the concept of the symbol.

Polis

The root word for Political Science meaning "city state".

Theocracy

A system where government power is associated with "god" and a "devine leader".

Monarchy

A form of government ruled by a "King" or "queen".

Absolute monarchy

A type of monarchy where power is absolute.

Constitution monarchy

A type of monarchy defined by a constitution.

Oligarchy

A government system where power is held by a small group of "mayayaman" (wealthy) or influential people.