Social Behavior and

Phenomena
- Social behavior and phenomena are broad and
complicated sociological concept.
- Social Behavior is defined as interactions among
individuals, normally within the same species, that
are usually beneficial to one or more individuals.
- Social Phenomena are the individual, external, and
social constructions that influence a person’s life
and development.
Examples of Social Behavior and
Phenomena
 Food Taboo
-The act of prohibiting the consumption of
certain food and drinks.
-Religious beliefs, certain stages of life, certain
classes of people.
 Istambay
- A Filipino term for “standby”
- Refers to a person who has nothing to do or who is
jobless or lazy or someone who does not make use
of his time in productive and sensible activities.
 Marriage
- The legal and formal union of a man and a
woman as partners in a relationship.
Social Phenomena That Make the Philippines the
Country It Is Today
• The “My Way” Karaoke Renditions
• The Aswang Phenomenon
• The Mistress
• Filipino Positivity
• The Abundance of Little Shops
• Istambay
• Filipinos and Text Messaging
• Filipinos and Social Media
• The Filipino Teleserye
Political Behavior and
Phenomena
- Political Behavior may be defined as any action
regarding authority in general and government in
particular.
- Act of voting
- Political phenomena are not only limited to public
offices as these also include how institutions like
schools, churches or companies are ran and governed.
Examples of Political Behavior
and Phenomena
 Elections
-The formal and organized process of electing or
being elected, especially of members of a
political body or legislative body.
 Political Dynasty
-A term used in politics to refer to a family in
which several members are involved in public
governance.
 Political Candidate Endorsement by a
Celebrity
- It is when a political candidate seeks the help
of a well- known or influential personality in a
campaign.
Cultural Behavior and
Phenomena
-A Cultural Behavior is commonly assumed that
it refers to behaviors created by the influence
of national or local culture.
-A Cultural Phenomena (Bandwagon Effect)
occurs when certain individuals behave a
certain way merely because other persons do
as well. It also occurs when something or
someone gains widespread popularity.
Examples Cultural Behavior
and Phenomena
 Popularity (Fan Base)
- Is the state of being liked, admired or supported by
many people.
- Formation of fan bases
- Singers, actors and actresses, athletes, and musical
bands
 Social Media Buzz
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram are social networking
sites where many people are members and interact
with other members through information, picture,
music, and video sharing.
 Other Cultural Phenomenon
• Pop Culture • Video Games
- Flashmobs • TV/ Movies
- Internet Memes • Products
- Gangnam Style
- Planking
- The Whip/ Nae Nae
Interactions Within Society
•Social, political and cultural behaviors and
phenomena in the society are results of interactions
within society.
•People talk and share stories and way of living.
•People do things together and work for the
attainment of the common good and social order.