ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY

AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

INQUIRY AND IMPORTANCE DANILO F. MARIBAO

PALIPARAN III SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLDASMARINAS CITY, CAVITE

We have to establish the interconnections of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science if we are to acquire the critical perspective needed for the better understanding of the human social life.

ANTHROPOLOGY, Definition:

is the scientific study of the origins of humans, how we have changed over the years, and how we relate to each other, both within our own culture and with people from other culture.

Subject Inquiry:The award winning film entitled. “Walang Rape sa

Bontok” by Habi Media Collective was inspired by the study of Dr. June Prill-Brett, a renowed anthropologist who stated that the native of Bontoks in the Cordilleras (Mt. Province) lived for years without a concept or a term for rape. Looking at this case. The understanding of indigenous culture, particular rituals, customs and traditions distinct to particular group and they many varieties of human experiences are the scope of anthropology.

According to the University of Hawaii at Hilo, anthropology “emphasizes comparing human groups to understand the range of variation in human behavior”.

Anthropology – is the study of the various human cultures in the world now and throughout history.

- it is important for us as human beings to understanding our origins and also to understand the cultures in the world outside of our own.

Importance of the study- There are other disciplines

that study humanity.

Biology - studies the human body.History – studies the actions of past human culturesLiterature – studies the writings of various people

However, each of these disciplines provides only a small window of understanding into the world of humanity.

Anthropology combines these disciplines in a holistic study of humans and the place of humans in the world around us.

Anthropology is important because of its ability to synthesize the learning of other disciplines into one comprehensive picture of what it means to be human. Humans – are innately curious creatures.

- We want to know where we came from.- How we have evolved as a species. - Where we might go next. - We want to know how other people are similar to

and different from the people we know.Anthropology answer those queries for humanity. It gives us a solid picture of our human origins and blends together the various human cultures into one large journey of humanity from the beginning of our existence to the present day.

SOCIOLOGY Definition:- is the scientific study of society.

Georg Simmel – German Sociologist (Individuality and Social Forms (1908)“Society exists where a number of individuals enter into interaction which arises on the basis of certain drives or for the sake of certain purposes”

- from latin word socius – “associate or companion” and logos –”the study of”

Subject Inquiry:- sociologist have shown a great concern in man

and in the dynamics of society.

Main concern of sociology is sociological analysis. It means that sociology seeks to provide an analysis of human society and culture with a sociological perspective.

- sociologist developed different approaches from time to time in their attempts to enrich its study.

Importance of the Study:Society is a complex phenomenon with a multitude of intricacies. It is impossible to understand and solve its numerous problems without the support of sociology.Sociology is great importance in the solution of the social problems. The present world is suffering from many problems which can be solved through scientific study of the society.

Sociology has drawn our attention to the intrinsic worth and dignity of man.

Sociology has been instrumental In changing our attitude towards

Human beings.

Human culture has been made richer by the contribution of Sociology.

Social phenomenon is now understood in the light of scientific

knowledge and inquiry.

POLITICAL SCIENCE:

Definition:- is the systematic study

of the state and government.- Greek word “Polis” –

city state- Science – “scire” – to

know

Politics – the political affairs or administration of polis.- is understood to denote something about

polis or city-state.

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Subject Inquiry: POLITICAL

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Since all these are subject to change and they are changing continuously, the subject matter, as well as the scope, of political science is bound to change.

Now the interesting fact is that various scholars and political scientist have made sincere attempts to view its scope from their respective angles and perspectives resulting in wide variations in the treatment of scope

SCOPE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Art of Government Public affairs Art of Government

Compromise and Consensus Power and Distribution of Resources

This categorization of scope – cannot be treated as final because the emergence of new phenomena and situations will impact the decision making process of government, relation, attitude of people towards politics and government, people’s ideas about the functions of state, among others.

Importance of the study

1. Imparting knowledge of the State

The primary aim of the study of political science is to inculcate knowledge of the state - its origin, nature, structure and functions.

2. Imparting knowledge of government and administration

The administrators, political leaders and diplomats, who conduct the affairs of the state, also require sound knowledge of political science in order to perform their functions with effiency.

3. Imparting knowledge about the world

The acquisition of knowledge of political science enriches one’s mind and widen one’s intellectual horizon. In order to know what is happening in the world around us at least an elementary knowledge of political science is necessary.

4. Creation of democratic values

The study of political science has assured special important in modern times in all democratic countries.

The success of democracy depends upon the political consciousness of its people.

5. Creation of Good Citizenship

It is valuable for creating good citizenship and securing unity of the nation. It makes citizens conscious of national objectives and goals.

Good citizenship implies “the contribution of one’s instructed judgment to public good”

6. Lesson of Cooperation and Toleration

Teaches the lesson of cooperation, adjustment and toleration. Society cannot prosper without cooperation,

Man should learn how to cooperate and adjust himself with his fellow beings.

Let’s answer the following:What are the importance of studying 1. Anthropology2. Sociology3. Political Science

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EVALUATION:

Read each statement below. Write A if the statement refers to an ANTHROPOLOGICAL perspective of culture, and write B if it is a SOCIOLOGICAL perspective.1. Culture represents the solutions that the people of a society have

worked out over time to meet distinct environmental and historical challenges and have passed onto the next generation so that each new generation does not have to start out from scratch.

2. The distinction between “elite culture” and “popular culture” is largely irrelevant, and it is meaningless to say that one group of people “has more culture” than another.

3. Individuals are a product of their culture and learning a culture is an essential part of human development.

EVALUATION:

Read each statement below. Write A if the statement refers to an ANTHROPOLOGICAL perspective of culture, and write B if it is a SOCIOLOGICAL perspective.4. Conceptions of culture is an elaborate and complex symbol system that has been constructed and passed on from one generation to another.5. Groups that control the means of material production impose their products, values and norms on other groups.

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