Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, theories, and figures in sociology and anthropology based on the lecture notes.

Sociology

Examines people's social relationships in a society.

Relativism

Refers to the idea that the other culture must be understood based on their people's own experiences and standard.

Bayanihan

A concept that sociology believes in.

Inculturation

Learns culture from the other.

Emile Durkheim

Known as the "Father of Sociology."

Auguste Monte

Associated with the Latin term for Sociology.

Cultural change

Refers to modification or innovation as a whole.

Ethnocentrism

Usually viewing one's own culture as more superior than the other.

Tangible heritage

May refer to any forms or Artifacts.

Intangible heritage

Includes oral tradition, literatures, and traditions.

NATIONAL COMMISION FOR the CULTURE AND ARTS (NCAA)

For preservation of culture.

Juan Luna

Culture center of PH-Repository.

Vigan, Ilows Sur

UNESCO's world heritage Site that preserved Spanish's Arch.

Globalization

The world becoming more connected.

Local Regional Museum

Ran by specific city to showcase their localized heroes.

Counter culture

Opposes certain aspect of the dominant culture.

Anthropology

Derived from Anthros (Human) and Pology (Study), meaning the study of human.

Structionalism

States that the society is a system of interconnected parts that works as one.

Conflict theory

Divides society into two parts: Bourgeousie (Capitalist) and Proletariat (workers).