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SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS

(Discussion Guide Questions)

RELIGION
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What is religion? How is it different


from philosophy?
What is friends viewpoint on
religion? What about Karl Marxs?
Why is religion said to be the opium
of the people?
How does religion foster unity?
Other functions of religion (to a
person, group, society?)
When is religion is the source of
conflict?
What is meant by phenomenology of
religion?
What is the central thesis of the
article written by your instructor
(inter-spirituality)
How is an agnostic different from
Mat heist?
What is existentialism? (theist vs.
atheist existentialism)
What is sect? A cult? An ecclesia?

ECONOMY

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What is meant by sociology of


economy?
Explain the fundamental economic
cycle.
What are the fundamental economic
systems? Compare and contrast.
Describe the economic
situation/conditions in the Phil.
What do you think are the main
causes of poverty?
Identify and explain basic theories on
poverty?
Explain the vicious cycle of poverty.
How do we break the cycle?
What are the economic goals of the
government? Evaluate its
performance.
Comment on the governments
direction toward industrialization.

GOVERNANCE
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What is political sociology? What is


its significance?
What are the social, political, and
economic functions of the
government?
Explain the inherent powers of the
state.
Describe the ideal and perverted
types of governance. Cite examples.
Discuss the fundamental functions
and powers of the executive,
Legislative, and judicial government.
What are the underlying democratic
principles in Phil. Governance?
Brief history of governance in the
Philippines.
What are the fundamental political
crises in the Phil.? (Crises of
legitimacy, leadership, legislation, and
integrity)
Suggest remedies to political crises.

EDUCATION
1. Education as a process; education as an
output
2. Brief history of education in the
Philippines
3. Key issues & concerns in education
4. Key solutions to address educational
problems
5. Trends & practices in education
6. MIT' s mission vision

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