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Classical Frameworks:
Evolution and Function
LESSON 4

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 Learning Objectives
1. Examine the legacy of the classical frameworks in the
development of the academic study of society
2. Discuss about the founding fathers of Social Science and
how their ideas impact present theorizing about society
3. Operationalize the meaning of structures in terms of how
they help us understand social reality
 SELFIES
Selfie is a common
phenomenon among us where
we aim to document our life
and show it via social media.
Selfie Culture
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Classical Frameworks:
Evolution and Function
LESSON 4

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The Human Body

This is how basic and

fundamental classical social
theories begin.

We as people who are conscious

about our won bodies and body of
other people give meaning to this
biological entity as a crucial and
social entity.
 Vitruvian Man
The Vitruvian Man was made by
Leonardo da Vinci in about 1490.
Based on the work of the Roman
architect Vitruvius.

It represents the beauty,

complexity, and symmetry of the
human frame. It also represents
da Vinci's passion for the Art, the
Science and the Philosophy of the
medical field.
 EVOLUTION

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 Evolutionist thought declares that
nothing is permanent in this world
nor created from nothing.
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 Evolutionism became Darwinism
which aims to promote the concept
of ‘survival of the fittest’.
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White Man’s
Burden
Connotes that the white
race has the divine
responsibility to help and
assist the weaker races.
 FUNCTION

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 Social cohesion and integration are
important to keep all the parts
functioning together as a single unit
toward a common goal.
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 Society creates structures in order
to give people’s lives meaning and
purpose.
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 TYPES OF
PRODUCTION
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 Household-based Production
The entire process occurs in the
level of the household or its immediate
community.
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 Factory-based production
Requires bigger labor force and
specialized activities to ensure mass
production of products.

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 FACTORS
AFFECTING THE
PRODUCTION
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Household-based & Factory-based Production

Factors Affecting the Production

• Physical description of location
• Number of workers/participants
• Number of hours of work or activity
• Task and responsibilities of participants
• Behavior and values promoted in this particular work
area