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Outside of One’s Self Final requirement in Scl101 (Introduction to Sociology) Submitted to: Asst. Prof. Dr. Clarence Batan, Ph.D. Submitted by: Lozañes, Leanne Kym Jane J. 1SCL2 10/7/2010
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Dedication
I dedicated this course portfolio to the following people:
1. To the Almighty God; for inspiring me despite the hardships that I am currently
facing and for the many blessings that He had showered upon me;
2. To my parents; for their continuous love and support. This will serve as a gift of
gratitude and at the same time, a proof that I am not wasting their efforts and that
their hardworks and money are worth it;
3. To my brother, Ken; that even though I don’t talk to him that much, I still love him
and I will be his best friend until the end of time;
4. To my 1SCL2 family; I hope that I have served you well as your class president
this first semester. I hope that the bond that we have created would continue on.
5. To Dr. Clarence M. Batan, Ph.D., my Scl101 (Introduction to Sociology) professor;
I would not realize the true essence of Sociology if not because of you. I sincerely
express my gratitude for the practical lessons in life that you have shared to us. Our
intersection with you had surely made a mark in our lives and changed us for the
better;
6. Lastly, to the people who had contributed to my first semester in college; I
sincerely thank you because you have made the first step to my assumed success very
meaningful by helping me adjust to the new environment.
Namaste! (I see God in you!),
Leanne
October 5, 2010 Bacoor, Cavite
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page Number
Dedication ----------------------------------------------------- 1
Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------------- 2
Executive Summary ----------------------------------------------------- 3
Major Components ----------------------------------------------------- 6-20
a. Personal component ----------------------------------------------------- 6 (Assignment 1: Sociology, Me and My Society)
b. Philippine culture and ----------------------------------------------------- 8 Philippine Sociology (Assignment 2)
c. Job Prospects ----------------------------------------------------- 11-13 i. Career plans ----------------------------------------------------- 11 ii. Mock Resume ----------------------------------------------------- 12 iii. Cover Letter ----------------------------------------------------- 13
d. On class interaction ----------------------------------------------------- 14 i. Batong Bahay ----------------------------------------------------- 15 Book Review ii. Documentary ----------------------------------------------------- 16 Workshops
e. On studying ----------------------------------------------------- 17 Introduction to Sociology
Bibliography ----------------------------------------------------- 20
Acknowledgements ----------------------------------------------------- 21
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Executive Summary
Sociology is the systematic study if social behaviour and human groups (Schaefer & Grekul,
2007, p. 2). It has three dimensions: as a social science, as a profession and as a way of life (
(Batan, 2010). It is a research-based study which combines theories and applications. Sociology
is interdisciplinary because it links all other disciplines together. It needs critical thinking and
practical application to fully understand its gist.
“Why are you here?” It is the first question that Dr. Batan asked us on our first meeting. This
question got me thinking about my existence. Am I here in this world just because of myself? Or
am I here to contribute something good to something as vast as my society? I chose the title
Outside of One’s Self because for me, Sociology is about me and the world that I am moving in.
This course portfolio contains all of my improved works in the course Scl101 (Introduction to
Sociology).
The first component of this portfolio is my assignment one. It is an argument paper with the
theme: Sociology, me and my society. I discussed how conflicts are evident in a school scenarios
because of the acceptance of students who are economically stable and intellectually gifted. This
was written based on my experience in my former school, Saint Paul College of Parañaque.
The second component of this portfolio is my assignment two. It is another argument paper with
the theme: Philippine Culture andPhilippine Sociology. I got the topic pamilya. I discussed the
equalitarian form of family authority, which is the present family authority in the Philippines,
because of how women fought hard to regain their status in the society. This was written based
on research.
The third component is my job prospects. This contains a cover letter, career plan and mock
resume assuming that I have already graduated college and am currently looking for a job.
The fourth component is the documentation of our class interaction.
And the last component is the learnings I have imbued in the course Scl101 (Introduction to
Sociology). It contains a break down of my notes in this course and some paperworks.
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The song Imagine by John Lennon summarizes all the learnings that I have imbued in the course
Scl101: Introduction to Sociology under Dr. Clarence Batan, Ph.D. Here is the lyrics:
Imagine by John Lennon
Imagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
(Lennon, 1970)
Upon taking the course with Dr. Batan, my eyes were opened about whaat kind of world I live
in. I live in a world where everyone tries to be better than the rest; everyone tries to outweigh
each other; everyone wants to be on top. The song Imagine by John Lennon summarizes what I
have learned in Scl101 (Introduction to Sociology) because this song tells about a dream; a
dream about living in a world full of equality. A world full of equality brings peace amongst
everyone. There will be no hierarchies, no outweighs. Respect for diversity and acceptance of
reality will dominate everyone. This song made me realize that I want to contribute something
better to my society.
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Note: Please look for the file name, CREATIVE PART.
This photo that my friend, Giancarlo Valdivia and I made tells about my 1SCL2 family. Our
block, 1SCL2, is a block that always cram during deadlines. We know where we stand; we are
quiet when the professor is in, and we are noisy when the professor is out. We may be losing
interest for our studies now, but I know that everything we have learned are applied in our day-
to-day activities. We may be “petix”1
, tamad, maingay, magulo or pasaway, we are united amidst
adversities that we face. The bond that we have created is a strong one, like a familial bond. We
are always there for each other and we make sure that no one is left behind because “family
means nobody gets left behind (Sanders & De Blois, 2002).
1 Petiks is a Filipino slang term that means tinatamad o nagpapakasaya (pinoyslang.com)
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Major components
A. Personal component (Assignment 1: Sociology, Me and My society)
Assignment 1: Sociology, Me and My Society (Revised)
Title of essay: Sociology, Me and My Society
Major argument: The school creates social hierarchies through accepting students who are financially stable or financially challenged but smart. This creates tensions between the two groups because of the differences in the way they live.
Start your essay here:
Education is the key to poverty (Taruc, iWitness: Batang Langoy, 2008). Unfortunately, those
who are economically stable and deserving in terms of academics are the only ones who are
given the opportunity for a quality education. Social stratification is present in the education
system of the Philippines because of the hierarchical arrangement of the students. Social
stratification is the hierarchical arrangement and establishment of social categories that evolve
into social group together with status and their corresponding roles (Jacildo, 2009). As one of the
four major institutions that serves as the building blocks of the society, the school plays a huge
role in shaping our minds.
Our mindsets are shaped by the societal forces around us. One of these societal forces is the
school. A school is both a learning institution and a business enterprise. As a business enterprise,
the school’s goal is to gain profit for its maintenance and for the salaries and wages of its
employees. As a learning institution, it is expected that the school must be the house of
knowledge and wisdom.
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In Marx's analysis, society was fundamentally divided between classes that clash in pursuit of
their own class interests (Shaefer & Grekul, 2007). I was a product of a private-catholic school
whose fees ranges from Php 40, 000-Php 65,000 depending on what level a student is currently
in. As a result, only students who are intellectually good or financially capable are admitted to
the institution. So basically, the two classes existing in our school are: the scholars – the brainy
students who are financially troubled, and the elites – the rich students who can be brainy or
dumb. The elites usually think of themselves higher than anyone because they are able to pay the
school well; and the scholars, think of themselves better than the elite because most awardees
belong to them. I belong to the elite. Tensions arise when the two groups mix together because of
the way of living. The elite always focus on material things because they want to compete with
those on top of them, and the scholars focus on nonmaterial things because they want to have
good academic standing.
A person’s view about his/her status is shaped by the societal forces around him/her (Batan,
2010). My notion that I should belong to the top was shaped by the existing social structure in
my former school. That notion has been alive since the school was established.
Philippine education is biased. It only favours students who have the capacity to pay, or students
who have the intellect. Education is for all, regardless of gender, race and status. The school
creates social hierarchies because it creates an idea among students that their social status is
important so that groups can perform their social duty well.
Q. How has the class influenced your ideas, thoughts and actions about “Sociology”?
The class helped me understand my course more. It made me more conscious on how I interact
with others and opened my eyes to reality. It increased my critical thinking and developed my
concern to others more.
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B. Philippine Culture and Philippine Sociology (Assignment 2)
ASSIGNMENT 2: Philippine Culture and Philippine Sociology (Revised)
Title of essay: Philippine Culture and Philippine Sociology (Pamilya)
Major argument: Modern Filipino families experience an equalitarian form of family authority because women have proven themselves that they do not deserve to be just second-class citizens in a society.
Start your essay here:
A modern Filipino family experiences an equalitarian form of family authority because women
have proven themselves that they do not deserve to be just second-class citizens in a society. A
family is defined as “two or more persons related by mutual expectations of emotional and
material support, their family-like behaviour conveying mutual responsibility, intimacy and care
on a continuing basis, regardless of their living arrangements” (Burant cited in Medina, 2010, p.
14). A traditional Filipino family follow the patriarchal form of family authority – a form of
family authority in which the role of the father is central to social organization, and where fathers
hold authority over women, children and property (wikipedia, no date). In contrast, the modern
Filipino family is considered as an equalitarian form of family authority. An equalitarian form of
family authority happens “when authority is divided more or less equally between husband and
wife” (Medina, 2010, p. 28).
In the context of the Philippine culture, “historical accounts invariably attest to the high status of
Filipino women enjoyed before the coming of the Spanish colonizers in 1521. This was evident
in the people’s language, their myths and legends, in prenuptial, marriage and family practices,
and in their economic and social activities. During the time of the Spanish occupation in the
Philippines, women were regarded as second-class citizens, as it applies to the eastern culture”
(Guerrero, 1997, p. 3). But due to the rise of the feminist perspective in the Philippines during
the 1970s, in particular, during the martial law period, women were empowered because of the
conjugal dictatorship of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos; this underscored the equal status of man
and woman (Roces, 2000, p. 1). Women were empowered and proved that they do not deserve to
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be just second-class citizens, but rather, they deserve to be with the same social status with men
(Schaefer & Grekul, 2007). Most women now hold jobs outside the home either to supplement
their husbands’ earnings or to be the main, and sometimes, the only bread winner in the family
(Mananzan: 1991 as cited in Carandang & Lee-Chua: 2008, p. 3) Therefore, modern families are
now having an equal distribution of authority between the mother and father. The husband is
formally recognized as the head of the family but the wife has the important position of treasurer
of the household and domestic affair (Medina, 2010, p. 28).
Modern Filipino families are more gender-equal because man and woman are treated at the same
status. In a Filipino family, wives “are treated as companions, not slaves” (Fox as cited in
Mananzan: 1991 and Carandang & Lee-Chua: 2008, p. 3). Over the years, Filipino women
fought hard to get their current status in the society. Filipino women, like single mothers, proved
that wives can also do what husbands can do. Not only do they succeed in family matters, but
also in other different fields. Filipino form of family authority is truly unique because it is
seldom that wife and husband share tasks equally.
Acknowledgements:
I would like to thank the following:
1. God, for giving me the gift of intellect and perserverance to do this paper. Most of all, for
giving me the people who wrote the sources which are cited in this paper, and the people
who inspired and helped me witht his paper;
2. My family for being supportive as I was making this paper and for funding my education.
3. Dr. Clarence Batan, Ph.D. for teaching me the fundamentals of Sociology and for
inspiring me to do a better performance this second half of the sem;
4. Alyssa Lopez De Leon, Exxon Ruebe, Karel Sakkalahul & Debbie Manalili for editing
my paper and for accompanying me to go to the library as we do our research;
5. Stephen Lee for helping me develop an argument; and to
6. University of Sto. Tomas Library for providing some books which I used as sources.
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Q. How has your research on the specific topic assigned to you contributed to your understanding
of the Filipino society?
This assignment 2 contributed to my understanding on the Filipino society because I was able to
understand the shifting of the Filipino culture. Before, Filipinos are known for giving much importance to
family; but nowadays, Filipinos are becoming more westernized in the way we think. Westerners
prioritize themselves more than their family. It has also made me proud that I am a woman because
women are known being strong despite putting a heart in everything. Women are now on the same level
as men.
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C. Job Prospects i. Career plans
I am currently taking up AB-Sociology and shall be graduating in 2014. If ever I will be
graduating AB-Sociology in 2014, I would like to continue studying and take up Masters of Arts
in Sociology and work part time as a community developer and organize communities. After
taking up my Masters of Arts degree, I would like to take a break from studies work as a research
assistant in the research centers of the University of Santo Tomas. Probably after 3 years, I
would pursue my doctorate degree and apply for a better job at companies which needs
sociologists like me. Even if I would not be able to earn lump sacks of money, at least, I have
self-fulfilment. I will be able to help others to improve their standards of living. Helping others,
for me, is self-fulfilment; it is something that is worth a thousand pennies.
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ii. Mock Resume LEANNE KYM JANE J. LOZAÑES
Blk. 21 L-11 Pioneer st.,
Greenfields Village, Bacoor, Cavite, 4102
(046) 477-24-31
Profile
• Enthusiastic, resourceful, and trainable recent graduate with academic background in
Sociology.
• Offer old-fashioned work-ethic and excellent prioritization abilities developed through
balancing of rigorous academic and employment objectives throughout high school and
college years.
• Professionally committed and responsible. Adapt easily to new situations. Successfully
handle a wide range of functions using a combination of creative, organizational, and
writing skills.
• Maintain focus in demanding work environments, under deadline and pressure
conditions. Meet challenges head-on and always find a way to effectively complete
multiple assignments or tasks.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, Philippines
Computer and Communication Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Visual Basic; and in
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash. Work in PC and Mac
environments.
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iii. Cover letter Leanne Kym Jane J. Lozañes
Blk. 21 L-11 Pioneer street Greenfields Vill., Bacoor, Cavite 4102
(046) 477-24-31 or 09061426710
CHIYODA PHILIPPINES CORPORATION SUN PLAZA BUILDING 1507 Shaw Boulevard cor. Princeton Street, 1550 Barangay Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong City, Manila Dear Sir/Madam:
I saw a job opening in your company over the internet. I was made aware of your requirements to hire Public Relations Officer and I enclose my resume in application for this role.
My experience as a volunteer for Community Development programs of the University of Santo Tomas and my ability to communicate with different kinds of people made me perfect for this job.
With my successful leadership experience and proven organizational and communication skills, I would be a valuable addition to your company. I enclose my resume for your attention and hope that if you have any questions that require clarification you will not hesitate to contact me at the above telephone numbers.
I should like to meet with you personally to discuss this further and will contact you within the next week to arrange a meeting that is convenient for you.
Yours sincerely,
Leanne Kym Jane Lozañes
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D. On class Interaction “Why are you here?” This is a simple question, yet, it is hard for us to answer. Why? It is
because it requires reason; and looking for the reasons to explain a phenomenon is the hardest.
Actually, until now, I haven’t found the reason why am I here. I only know one thing, I am here
because the world needs me, and I need the world too. The course Scl101 (Introduction to
Sociology) has made me realize that, in a way, I contribute to the welfare or to the destruction of
the society that I am in; and in return, my society contributes to the molding of my personality.
This course helped me to know myself better, and developed my concern towards others.
Studying the interactions of societies and individuals is very interesting because the way each of
us thinks or acts is a by product of the societal forces around us. I understood the course more
because of the effectiveness of the deliverance of the lessons by our professor, Dr. Clarence
Batan, Ph.D. His years as a practicing sociologist, research assistant and professor made it easy
for us to understand the concepts in Sociology through practical applications. I look forward for
every new lessons that he shares with us because he explains the lessons in such a way that
despite the negative realities that are now happening, there will always be hope for a better
society.
The class has made me fall inlove with Sociology. It made me think that Sociology course stand-
out from the other courses because it makes the individual who studies it a hollistic person.
Sociology is a science that needs intellect and practical application to fully understand its
meaning. It is a very broad discipline because it links all the individualities of other disciplines.
Lastly, Sociology develops a critical mind and a compassionate heart because it enables us to
critique with reliable evidences and we are more aware of the conditions of the marginalized.
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BATONG BAHAY BOOK REVIEW
(Batan C. M., 2010)
Batong Bahay is a sociological narrative of the life of Dr. Clarence Batan’s family. It talks about
how his family struggled against poverty and win over it. The story of his family was represented
in the materials that were used in making up their concrete house. It is made up of five chapters:
Pundasyon ng dapithapon, which was dedicated to his Nanay Biday; Haligi ng buhay, which was
dedicated to his Daddy Israel; Ilaw ng Tahanan, dedicated to his Nanay Volet; Buhangin ng
relasyon, dedicated to his Kuya Sherwin; and Interseksyon: Bahay Kubo’t bahay na bato, which
summarized the whole book.
Everyone who reads this book will understand it because of the simplicity of the words. The use
of words is very creative. The events that happened in his family were narrated very effectively.
It was very meaningful because the context of the book is all about his family; so, he included
the voices of the other members of his family. The book contains a lot of learning about life,
family and relationships. I guess the most unique quality of this book is that he used Sociology as
a foundation on writing this book. He also included the process on writing the book in the last
part. The story of his family is inspirational because everything that his family experiences
happens in a typical family. Everyone can learn from their experience.
All in all, the author has succeeded in writing this book. He was able to portray what he wanted
to portray, that is to narrate to the readers how his family’s determination and hardwork changed
and improved their life.
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DOCUMENTARY WORKSHOPS
1. Documentary workshop on Batang Langoy by Jay Taruc (Taruc, iWitness: Batang Langoy,
2008)
The documentary film Batang Langoy by Jay Taruc of I-Witness talks about how the three
children - Raul, Queenchie and Reymark – of Magalumbi Island, Iloilo are able to pursue their
education. It discusses the difficulties of these kids as they finish their studies so that they can
help their families in the near future. They travel to school through swimming across the sea.
2. Documentary on Edukhasyon: Poverty and Education (Hernandez & Jose, 2002)
The documentary film Edukhasyon talks about the struggles and pursuit for proper education of a
street kid named Nicki. It is hard for Nicki to finish studies because he doesn’t have the
necessary resources like money, food and books. Despite the hardships that Nicki is
experiencing, he still manages to think about the other street kids like him.
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E. On studying Introduction to Sociology
1. Sociology as a social science
• Sociology – systematic study of human groups and its influence on people’s attitutde and
behavior, how societies are established and change
- Microsociology – processes and patterns of interaction in smaller scale;
macrosociology – social structures in society
- “Sociology is more like a passion. The sociological perspective is more like a demon that possesses one, that drives one compellingly, again and again, to the questions that are its own.” (Berger, 2004)
• Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills (1959) – awareness of social relationships
between individual life and wider society
- Relationship between history and biography
- Go beyond what is seen to understand public issues (true meaning of things, why
and how things happen)
- Public issues & societal troubles affect individual life
- Empowering tool that allows us to look beyond a limited understanding of things
to see the world in a new and broader lens
(Mills, 1959)
• Science – body of knowledge obtained by method and observation
- Natural science: physical features of the earth; social science: human societies
- Sociology emphasizes on the influence of societies to people’s attitudes and
behavior and the way in which people shape society
• Sociology vs. Common sense
- Common sense: from day to day experiences; sociology: has basis, evidence,
scientific studies
• Theories – statement that seeks to explain problems/actions/behaviors
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• Development of sociology..
Early thinkers
1. Auguste Comte – father of sociology
- Theoretical sciences and a systematic investigation of behavior were needed to
improve French society
2. Harriet Martineau – special attention to social class distinctions and social factors as
gender and race (Sociology of America)
Middle age thinkers
3. Herbert Spencer – society will change eventually, no need to be critical
4. Emile Durkheim – “Suicide”
- Religion reinforces group solidarity
5. Max Weber – “verstehen” or understanding/insight
- Look at subjective meanings of people’s actions
- Ideal type – measuring rod against cases
6. Karl Marx – “communist manifesto” – masses of people have no resoursces other than
labor (called proletariats)
- Group identification influence on individual’s place in a society
Modern age thinkers
7. Charles Horton Cooley – small units as seedbed of the society
8. Jane Addams – creating an egalitarian society (no social class)
- Base everything on research
9. Robert Merton – deviant behavior – going away from norms
- Innovators - pursuing wealth illegally
• Theoretical Perspectives
1. Functionalist – parts of society are structured to maintain stability
- Parsons, Talcott – society is a vast network of connected parts contributing to the
whole
- Manifest: open, recognized groups; Latent: hidden (Robert Merton)
2. Conflict – conflict/tension between competing groups
- Karl Marx – domination, how people maintain privileges
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- Du Bois – hear those who aren’t involved in decision-making
3. Feminist – inequity based on gender as central to all behavior and organization
- Smith – first critiqued male-centered sociology
4. Interactionist – interactions to understand society
- Mead – founder of interactionism, beings are seen to be living in a world of
meaningful objects
• Scientific Method – systematic, organized series of steps
1. Defining problem – clear
- operational definition – explanation of an abstract concept
2. Reviewing literature – relevant to study
3. Formulating hypothesis – speculative statement about a variable (testable)
- independent: cause; dependent: effect
4. Selecting research design – select sample (selection from a population),
random
- validity (truth) & reliability (can be tested again)
5. Conclusion – support hypothesis
(Schaefer & Grekul, 2007)
• Philippine Sociology (Bautista, 1994)
- to undertake solid research which will expose and physically link sociologists to
actors and other social scientists in the field and enable them to help address
concrete issues and problems
- to process, codify, analyze and transform experiences and empirical findings into
raw materials for theoretical production
- to translate the shifts in mental gears and the theoretical and methodological
developments achieved so far into a training program which will stimulate and
sustain the interest of the next generation
• Sociology of Southeast Asia (King, 2008)
- discusses the reasons for the relative lack of progress, or the ‘underdevelopment’
of postwar sociological study of Southeast Asia
- provides a context of consideration of theories of modernization,
underdevelopment and dependency, and political economy perspectives
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- “the world is in need of mopre non-Western sociologists to come up with
descriptions and explanations of our societies and the relevant social problems we
encounter.” (Batan C. , 20006).
• Model, measure and making sense
Applied Sociology – “To apply sociology is to create a representation of how things work (a
model). The model isn’t much good unless we can demonstrate that it works or doesn’t
(measure). Finally, our work is useless unless it is communicated effectively (makes sense)”
(Steele & Price, 2008).
- Modeling: Social theories; Measure: Scientific method; Making sense: Analysis
and conclusion
2. Sociology as a profession
• Where can we use the things we learn in Sociology?
1. Social theories - Conflict Resolution, human resource, needs assessment,
planning, systems analysis, organizational development
2. Research Methods – Advertising, continuous improvement,education and
teaching, finance, government (all levels), health care research, human
resources, insurance, law enforcement, market research, organizational
development, needs assessment, program evaluation real estate
3. Sociological perspective – Counseling, diversity training, government (all
levels), health care, human resources, information technology, insurance,
law enforcement, management, marketing, organizational development,
planning, real estate retail
• Skills needed in making a difference with Sociology
1. Organizational skills – person’s ability to efficiently and effectively set and attain goals
2. Interpersonal skills – person’s ability to interact effectively with others
3. Analytical skills – person’s ability to design and collect data
4. Communicational skills – person’s ability to deliver and distribute information
5. Computer skills – person’s ability to utilize computer softwares and hardware
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3. Sociology as a way of life
Social institutions
1. Religion (Harris’s India’s Sacred Cow) – emphasizes on why do people in India refuse to eat
beaf from the “sacred cows” that are found anywhere in that country
- For Hindus, cows are sacred because for them, it is the mother of life
- Cow worship is the number one cause of India’s hunger and poverty
(Harris, 2004)
2. State (Eglitis’s The Uses of Global Poverty: How Economic Inequality Benefits the West)
- There are poor countries because rich countries benefit on them
(Eglitis, 2004)
3. Education (Caplan, et al’s Academic Achievement in Southeast Asian Refugee Families)
- Socialization has a greater impact on academic performance than the quality of our
school does
(Caplan, Choy, & Whitmore, 2004)
4. Family (Heath’s Parent’s Socialization of Children in Global Perspective)
- Importance of closeness with parents in children’s “life satisfaction, psychological well-
being, lack of substance use and absence of delinquent behaviour”
(Heath, 2004)
4. Kuwento: The Sociology Writing Workshop under Dr. Clarence Batan, Ph.D.
“Writing is like baking a cake for the people I love” – Belva Plain
“Getting started is the hardest part in writing. It is like opening a bottle of olives. You get the
first olive out of the bottle and the rest comes out easily” – unknown
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“There is nothing in this world that should not be explained in such a way that an affectionate
seven year old can see and understand it.” – Leo Tolstoy
** In formulating an argument, be simple and specific. Every assertion must be provided with
evidence.
** Manage time wisely; the secret of writing is rewriting. Let others read your work.
** Don’t forget to acknowledge the sources and people who edited your work.
6. Cultural Competence (Hanley, 1999)
Dominant culture – privileged and influential
** We are a country with many nations
Be aware of other people’s culture and respect diversity.
“Kapag may nakita kang gusto nang magpakamatay at pinayuhan mo lang siya, culturally
sensitive ka. Pero pag sinabi mong ‘Tara! Sasamahan kita’, culturally competent ka. Sa paraan
ng pagsabi mo ng bagay-bagay, maraming pwedeng magbago.” – Dr. Clarence Batan, Ph.D.
7. White & Axtell
- People’s cultures vary. There are some cultures here in the Philippines that are not accepted in
other countries like eating while walking.
- “..it is easy to offend others by being ourselves – gestures that we take as innocent may be seen
by someone else as deeply insulting.. in an age of global business dealings, the need to cultivate
cultural sensitivity” (Axtell, 2004).
Symbol – basic element of culture
- ability to use this is the key to human existence (White, 2004)
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Assessment:
The course Scl101 (Introduction to Sociology) is a course worth remembering. It opened my
eyes to the reality that I live in a world that is very cruel and is full of competition.
Dr. Clarence Batan’s years of expertise in the field of Sociology made learning the lectures easy.
He cited his experiences as practical examples of the lessons that we take. He is very strict in
class management, but he always has a concern for every member of his class. He does not
attack the personality of his students; instead, he attacks the situation. He treats his students as
his friends, not as someone in lower status than him. I idolize him for being a good person. Dr.
Clarence Batan’s electronic way of communicating with us and online submissions is a positive
thing because it saves lots of papers, although it is painful to the eyes.
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Acknowledgements:
I thank the following people:
1. Justin Elizaga, Alyssa Lopez de Leon, Alana Mabilog, Isabelle Arcangel and Adrian Gonzales for commenting on my course portfolio.
2. Giancarlo Valdivia for helping me put the concepts that I have in mind into art for the creative part in this course portfolio.
3. Renee Catherine Del Rosario, Mary Lou Concepcion and Karel Sakkalahul for accompanying me at the University of Santo Tomas library to do my course portfolio.
4. My mom, Anita Lozañes, for reading and commenting on my course portfolio. 5. And to Dr. Clarence Batan, for giving me a new outlook in life.
