Social Differences, Cultural Variations, Analyzing Culture and Society and Others.

June 23 - July 4

Culture

generally defined as the sum of an Individual’s way of life.

Non-material thing

are the norms and values as well as the Intangible aspects of his or her existence.

Society

It is generally defined as an organized group of Independent people who share a common territory, language, and culture and who act together for collective survival and well-being.

Politics

refers to the “theory, art; and practice of government”.

The Institution that sets up the social norms and values to who will possess, “the monopoly of legitimate use of physical force within a given territory”, how that power is acquired and maintained, and how that power is organized and exercised comprises the state.

Social Differences

are the differences among the Individual as the basic of social characteristics and qualities.

Gender

socially constructed characteristics of being female of male.

Socio-economic status

refers to category of persons who have more or less the same socio economic privilege in the society.

Exceptionality

as used in the context, refers to the state of being Intellectually gifted and/or having physically or mentally challenged condition concerning personality/ behavior, communication Intellect physical appearances or a combination of more than one specific exceptionality or disability.

Cultural Variation

refers to the differences in social behaviors that different cultures.

Religion

organized system of beliefs, ideas, about spiritual sphere or the supernatural.

Ethnicity

expression of the set of cultural ideas held by a distinct ethnic or Indegenous group.

Nationality

legal relationship that binds a person and a country.

Social Science

a group of academic disciplines dedicated to examining human behavior and specifically how people Interact with each other, behavior, develop as a culture, and Influence the world.

Anthropology

the study of human cultures and their development.

Franz Boas

Father of Anthropology.

Political Science

study of politics, government, and political behavior.
Investigates the distribution of power and the creation of policy.

Aristotle

Is an ancient philosopher associated with the foundation of political science.

Culture

Is the shared way of life of a group of people.

Norms

are the written rules that guide people’s behavior in a society.

Folkways

are everyday habits and customs that people follow without much thought. They are conventional ways of behaving that are not strictly enforced but are part of daily life.

Mores

are strong moral and ethical rules that a society considers very Important for its well-being.

Positive Mores

are behaviors that society expects you to do because they are considered morally good and beneficial.

Negative Mores

are actions that a society strictly forbids because they are seen as harmful, unethical, or Illegal, these are strong prohibitions that people must not do.

Laws

are formal rules created and enforced by the government or other legitimate authorities, they are written expectations that carry specific punishments or rewards for compliance or violation.

Ideas

are the non-physical aspects of culture, representing a group’s thoughts, beliefs, and understandings around the world.

Material Culture

refers to the physical objects that people create and use. These are tangible Items that helps satisfy human needs and wants, reflecting a society’s technology and values.

Symbols

are objects, gestures, sound, colors, or designs that represent something else.