Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Bohol

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS

FIRST QUARTER: WEEK 3

Competency : Analyze the Concept, Aspects, and Changes in/of Culture and Society.

(No Code Indicated)

● Examine the Concept of Culture and Society.

● Demonstrate a Holistic Understanding of the Elements of Culture.

Reference : Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics for Senior High School 2016 by

Educational Resources Corporation, page 16-19 (Non-DepEd)

Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics 2016 by Phoenix Publishing House, page
39-48 (Non-DepEd)
Copyright For classroom use only

LESSON 1: The Concept of Culture

Society
It refers to the group of people sharing a common culture within a defined territorial boundary. Every
human society is organized in such a way that there are rules of conduct, customs, traditions, folkways and
mores, and expectations that ensure appropriate behavior among members.

Culture
It came from the Latin word “cultura” which means “to cultivate”. It is a complex whole which
includes knowledge, beliefs, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by people. It is a way of
life, a national identity, an attitude, and consolidated beliefs and a complex system of shared social elements
within a particular society.
According to Thomas Carlyle, “Culture is the process by which a person becomes all that they were
created capable of being.”
According also to Joseph H. Fichter, “A person may escape society for a while, but he can never
escape culture.”
According to Mahatma Gandhi, “No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive.”

Importance of Culture
● Design for living or a blueprint for social behavior
● Provides people with ready-made solutions to common social problems
● Ensures the survival of the heritage of humankind
● Develops one’s attitudes and values
● Maintains biological functioning of the group

Types of Culture
A. Material culture- includes food, technological tools, architectural structures, fashion, and
accessories.
B. Non-material culture – involves ideas, behavior, gesture, habits, religion, language, and symbols.

ACTIVITY: FILL IN THE BOX

Directions: Provide two examples of the type of culture. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Type of Culture Two Examples

Example: Non-material Pagmamano

1. Material

2. Non-material

LESSON 2: ELEMENTS OF CULTURE

ELEMENTS OF CULTURE
KNOWLEDGE BELIEFS SOCIAL NORMS
It refers to any information It is the perception of accepted It is the established expectations of
received and perceived to be true. reality which refers to the existence society as to how a person is
of things whether material or supposed to act depending on the
nonmaterial. requirements of the time, place or
situation.

Forms of Social Norms

A. Folkways - the patterns of repetitive behavior which becomes habitual and conventional part of
living.
B. Mores - the set of ethical standards and moral obligations as dictates of reason that distinguishes
human acts as right or wrong or good or bad.
C. Values - anything held to be relatively worthy, important, desirable, or valuable.
D. Technology - the practical application of knowledge in converting raw materials into finished
products.
E. Language - a system of symbols with specific meanings in each society that allows people to
communicate with one another.
F. Symbol - refers to objects, gestures, words, or images that convey a certain idea or belief.
G. Laws - sometimes based on mores or enacted to protect the people from bad effects of
outdated mores.

ACTIVITY: MATCHING TYPE

Directions: Match the items in Column A to the terms in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
provided answer sheet.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Patterns of repetitive behavior A. Folkways
2. Symbols with specific meanings B. Language
3. Something that is desirable or valuable C. Laws
4. Enacted to protect the people from bad effects of outdated mores D. Mores
E. Values

ASSESSMENT

Multiple Choice
Directions: Read and carefully analyze the statements. Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. A person may escape society for a while, but he can never escape culture. Who is known for this famous line?
A. August Comte B. Joseph H. Fichter C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Thomas Carlyle

2. The following are the importance of culture EXCEPT

A. Develops one’s attitudes and values.
B. Design for living or a blueprint for social behavior.
C. Ensures the extinction of the heritage of humankind.
D. Provides people with ready-made solutions to common social problems.

3. The following are considered as a Filipino material culture EXCEPT

A. Bahay-Kubo B. Lechon C. Mañana Habit D. Maria Clara
4. It is a system of symbols with specific meanings in each society that allows people to communicate with one
another.
A. Folkways B. Language C. Mores D. Values

5. Filipinos are mighty proud of their cultural heritage and are doubly proud when they hear of Filipinos making it big
in other countries. Which of the following values does it describe?
A. Close family ties B. Collective pride C. Respect for elders D. Strong work ethic

6. It refers to the patterns of repetitive behavior which become habitual and conventional part of living.
A. Folkways B. Language C. Mores D. Values

7. Filipinos are known for being hospitable especially to tourists and wanderers who do not have a place to stay. Aside
from this, Filipinos also characterize other values. Which of the following is not considered as a Filipino value?
A. Family orientation B. Resilience C. Procrastination D. Joy and Humor

8. It is the practical application of knowledge in converting raw materials into finished products.
A. Language B. Mores C. Technology D. Values

9. It is the perception of accepted reality which refers to the existence of things whether material or nonmaterial.
A. Belief B. Knowledge C. Norms D. Values

10. Which of the following is not considered as a non-material culture?

A. Adobo B. Lip Pointing  C. Mano or Pagmamano D. Terno

KEY ANSWER
QUARTER 1: WEEK 3

Lesson 1
1-2. Subjective: Answers may vary

Lesson 2
1. A
2. B
3. E
4. C

Assessment
1. B
2.C
3.C
4.B
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. A