SOCIAL SCIENCE

IN THE REAL
WORLD
 The Professions in Social Science
 The Applications and
Intersections of the
Approaches in Addressing Social
Problems

RENETH MAE A. DIAZ, LPT

1.Why is the
exclusive
usage of
Filipino words
in works on
Philippines
history and
society
problematic?

2.How can
An Animated Introduction to
Social Sciences
 What are the How does
What is the professions that anthropology
video all are related to the related to Social
about? Social Science Science?
Department? geography?
According to the sociology?
video, how does political science?
social science and psychology?
address social
concerns?
Professions in Social
Science
Anthropologist

Anthropologists examine various cultural backgrounds

through artifacts, researches, and statistical analyses.
They primarily seek to understand human behavior so
as to improve human conditions. They also combine
knowledge of biology and archeology with current data
Archeologist

Archeologist may work on archeological

digs to recover evidence of past
civilizations (such as fossil, tools or pottery)
or study current civilizations and cultures.
economist

An economist collects and interprets

economic data. These economic data may
come from businesses, governments and
other social organizations. Economist then
Psychologist

This field involve either providing direct care for

mental illness, working with patients who have
brain injuries or substance abuse problems.
They deal with the behavior of people from a
variety of backgrounds in order to comprehend
Social worker

A social worker affords social welfare and

human rights services to improve the lives
of people in a community. They employ
research analysis and data to put service
Survey researcher

A survey researcher typically gathers and

evaluates social science data. The services
of survey researchers are essential in
designing professional surveys and
Secondary or post-secondary teachers

Post-secondary teachers or college instructors

teach students in a range of settings. They work
at college, universities and/or research centers.
They conduct research related to their field of
specialization and publish research papers or
Applications and Intersections
of the Approaches in
Addressing Social Problems
Structural functionalism

It views social problems as rising from a

society’s natural evolution. It optimistically
holds that when a social problem surfaces,
it might indeed threaten a society’s stability,
Rational choice theory

The theory tries to explain why people

make decisions or take actions that
have particular outcomes, how they do
so, and how to predict the decisions
Routine activity theory

It pronounces that crime is quite normal and

depends on the opportunities available. “If the
target is not protected enough, if it is worth the
reward, crime will happen. Crime does not need
hardened offenders, super predators, convicted
Find-Pair-and-Share
Find a picture in the internet
or illustrate a situation that
depicts a social phenomenon
or a social problem in which
What I Am in the Society?

POLITICAL ANTHROPOLOGIST
SCIENTIST

ARCHEOLOGIST ECONOMIST
What I Am in the Society?

PSYCHOLOGIST SOCIAL
WORKER

GUIDANCE L AW Y E R
COUNSELOR
What I Am in the Society?

SEC ON D A RY GEOGRAPHER
TEACHER
Directions: Write T if the statement is true, and F if
other wise.

1. A social work practitioner propose intelligent solutions to economic

problems via collection and interpretation of economic data. _________

2. People who are interested to become anthropologists are required to

undergo studies in histor y, statistics and biology. _________

3. In most states in America and other countries, psychologist are

required to pass a licensure exam prior to employment. _________

4. Students interested in becoming economists must have a satisfactor y

aptitude for reading comprehension, writing, and evaluation and the
ability to explain economic concepts. _________

5. Using ar tifacts, researches, and statistical analyses, anthropologists

are able to examine various cultural backgrounds. _________
Directions: Write T if the statement is true, and F if
other wise.
1. The endeavors encompassed in the social -science-related professions
basically address the various social concerns in the society. _________

2. Listening and oral communication skills are essential for social

psychologists in order to provide counseling and mediation ser vices.
_________

3. A social worker affords social welfare and human rights ser vices to
improve the lives of people in the community. _________

4. Social science teachers can become consultants or exper ts in their

fields such as professors, educators and social scientist. _________

5. Both the rational choice theor y and structural functionalism affirm to

society’s leaders and decision -makers that crimes will always be
existent. _________
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