Discipline and Ideas in

Social Sciences

Structural Functionalism, Marxism

and Symbolic Interactionism

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 Discipline and Ideas in Social Sciences
Grade 11 MODULE 3
Learner’s Material
Quarter 1 – Module 3
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First Edition, 2020

Published by: Department of Education Division Rizal

Schools Division Superintendent: Cherrylou D. Repia

Quarter 1 Module 3

Management Team:

Department of Education Rizal

Office Address: DepEd Bldg.,Cabrera Rd.,Bgy. Dolores,Taytay,Rizal 1920
Landline: 02-8571-4284
Email Address: rizal@deped.gov.ph

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Content Standard:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the emergence of the social sciences and the different
disciplines.
Performance Standard:
• Connect the disciplines with their historical and social foundations. .

Most Essential Learning Competency:

• Analyzes the basic concepts and principles of the major social science theories: a. Struc-
tural-Functionalism b. Marxism c. Symbolic Interactionism.

Objective:
• The learners will be able to explain the concepts and ideas of social science disciplines
and their significance in the society.

Activity 1: KWL
Instructions: Fill up the KWL Chart. Write on the K Column what you know about the topic
and on the W column what you want to know about the topic. At the end of the lesson, fill up
the L column with what you learned after all the class discussion and activities.

Social Science K W L
Theories

Structural Function-
alism

Marxism

Symbolic Interac-
tionism

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Activity 2: Picture Analysis
Instruction: Analyse each picture being presented. Write a word/phrase about each picture.

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2. __________________________________________

3. _________________________________________

Guide Questions:
1. What makes social order and stability in the society?
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2. What causes social dysfunction?

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3. How important is one’s opinion and perspectives?

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Activity 3: Pre-Assessment
Answer the 6-item identification test on what you know about the concepts and nature of
Structural Functionalism, Marxism and Symbolic Interactionism. Identify if the statement is
Structural Functionalism, Marxism and Symbolic Interactionism.

It is a framework that actualizes the na- It owes its name and origins to Karl Marx,
ture of humans to make sense of their a German philosopher, historian and
actions and interactions. economist.

Answer: Answer:

It is also a framework for building a theory A political, social and economic theory of
that sees society as a complex system organizing society where the workers
whose parts work together to promote own the means of production.
solidarity and stability.

Answer: Answer:

The proponent of this social science theory This Social Science Theory was developed
was George Herbert Mead. by Talcott Parsons in the 1930s.

Answer: Answer:

After the activity, answer the following questions:

1. Do you find it hard to answer the pre assessment? Why?
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3. Why there’s a need of studying these social science theories such as Structural Func-
tionalism, Marxism and Symbolic Interactionism?
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Activity 4: Semantic Web Map
Give words/phrase associated to the words “Structural Functionalism”, “Marxism”, and
“Symbolic Interactionism.”

Structur- Marxism
al Func-
tionalism

Symbolic
Interac-
tionism

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Activity 5: Reading Activity
Concepts Notes: Read and understand the ideas and concept being presented.

*Structural Functionalism – is a framework for building a theory that sees society as a

complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability. The proponent
of this theory is Talcott Parsons..
Key Concepts: Social Structure, Manifest Functions, Adaptation, Integration, Social Dysfunc-
tion, Social Functions, Latent Function, Goal Attainment, Latency.
*Marxism – a social and economic theory owes its name and origins to Karl Marx, a German
philosopher, historian and economist. Marx believed that societal structure has this “class
conflict or class struggle” and this refer to the conflict between the entire classes over the dis-
tribution of society’s wealth and power.
Key Concepts: Class struggle/conflict, Capitalist, Economism, Materialism, Social Conflict, Pro-
letarians, Communism
*Symbolic Interactionism – is a sociological framework that focuses on the different mean-
ings individuals attach to objects, people and interactions as well as the corresponding be-
haviours that reflect those meanings and or interpretations. The proponents are Max Weber
and George Herbert Mead.
Key Concepts: Self, socialization, Generalization, Positivist-humanist, Objectivist-Subjectivist.

Activity 6: Comprehensive Reading and Note Taking

You are going to read and understand the additional concepts and ideas.
1. Structural Functionalism

*The AGIL Scheme:

A – Adaptation – a system must cope with external situational exigencies. It must adapt to
its needs.
G – Goal Attainment – a system must define and achieve its primary goal.
I – Integration – a system must regulate the interrelationship of its component parts.
L – Latency – a system must furnish, maintain and renew both the motivational and the cul-
tural patterns that create and sustain the motivation.

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 Continuation of Structural Functionalism

*Structures of the General Action System:

Cultural System – performs the latency function by providing actors with the norms and values
that motivate them for action.
Social System – copes with the integration by controlling its component parts.
Behavioural Organism as a System – handles adaptation function by adjusting to and trans-
forming the external world.
Personality System – performs the goal attainment function by defining system goals and mo-
bilizing resources to attain them.

2. Marxism

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3. Symbolic Interactionism - -a theory of social behaviour and interaction; tends us focus on
the language and symbols that help us give meaning to the experiences in our life.
*3 Principles:
Meaning – is an important element of human existence, a concept that is both subjective and
individualistic, and that people consequently act in accordance with the meanings they con-
strue.
Language – we use to communicate to perceive and convey the message. It give humans a
means by which to negotiate meaning through symbols. Humans identify meaning in speech
acts with others.
Thinking – modifies each individual’s interpretation of symbols. Thought is a mental conversa-
tion that requires different points of view. In the end, we give thought and idea to what we expe-
rienced.

Activity 7: Essay Writing

Write a comprehensive essay about the saying /phrase below. Your essay will be graded with the
following rubrics.
RUBRICS
10 pts – Ideas
10 pts – Understanding
5 pts – Sentence Structure
25 pts TOTAL

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Activity No. 8: My Opinion, My Illustration

You are going to make an illustration/drawing about your ideal society. Your work will be
graded by the given rubrics.
RUBRICS
. 10 pts – Ideas
10 pts – Creativity
5 pts – Neatness
25 pts TOTAL

Guide Questions:
1. What comes into your mind while illustrating your ideal society?
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2. In your honest opinion, what makes an ideal society?

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3. Is there really such thing as “Ideal Society”? How and Why?

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What other enrichment activities can I engaged in?

Activity No. 9: Read and react from a newspaper article about social injustices and inequalities .
Write it in your notebook/module.
Newspaper Name:

Writer/Columnist:

Social Injustice/issue:

Date Published:

Reaction Paper

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Activity No. 10: Societal Cartooning/Illustration

Draw/illustrate a societal scenario of what good, stable and peaceful society would look like.
Guide:
1. Make it unique and eye catching.
2. Be Creative RUBRICS
10 pts – Relevance to the Topic
The activity will be scored with the following rubrics: 5 pts – Creativity
5 pts – Neatness
20 pts TOTAL

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 can achieve
Activity No. 11: Quiz
Answer the following items:
Identification:
_______________ 1. It is a framework for building a theory that sees society as a complex system
whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.
_______________ 2. a social and economic theory owes its name and origins to Karl Marx, a
German philosopher, historian and economist
_______________ 3. is a sociological framework that focuses on the different meanings individu-
als attach to objects, people and interactions as well as the corresponding behaviours that reflect
those meanings and or interpretations.
_______________ 4. is an important element of human existence, a concept that is both subjec-
tive and individualistic, and that people consequently act in accordance with the meanings they
construe.
_______________ 5. All social and legal institutions, political and education systems, education
and arts.

Enumeration:
*Write the meaning of the abbreviation “AGIL” Scheme.
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8.
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*Give the Structures of General Action System:
10.
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12.
13.
*Give the Two Economic Means of Production within a Society according to Karl Marx:
14.
15.

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Write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts below.

I understand that
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I realize that
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Books:

Disciplines and Idea in Social Sciences(The Padayon Series) Phoenix Publishing House, pgs.60
-65, 66-69, 101-109; Arleigh Ross D. Dela Cruz, PhD.; Cecile C. Fadrigon, PhD. Cand.; Diana
J. Mendoza, PhD.; Ronaldo B. Mactal, PhD.

Websites:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LciWAfvBZhA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-np-3g3_Mg0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFQIIM8IRZU

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Department of Education Region 4A CALABARZON Division Rizal

Office Address: DepEd Bldg.,Cabrera Rd.,Bgy. Dolores,Taytay,Rizal 1920

Landline: 02-8571-4284

Email Address: rizal@deped.gov.ph

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