2nd Quarter

MODULE #1 (WEEK 1) - SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this module you will be able to:
1. trace kinship ties and social networks.
2. described and organized nature of social life and rules governing behaviour;
3. learn about different kinds of authority and legitimacy practiced in politics.

EXPLORE

INSTRUCTIONS: The details pertaining to cultural, social and political institutions are given
below. Identify what is asked by completing the statement. Choices are cited below right after
the sentences.

CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

A. Kinship by blood (CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS)

1. a relationship with other people through blood kinship ties based on descent
can b e 2. (based on female line), 3.
(based on male line) or 4. (consist of both female and male lines).

matrilineal bilineal patrilineal consanguineous kinship

B. Kinds of family (SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS)

1. consist of parents and children

2. composed of nuclear family and relatives
3. composed of spouses and their children from a previous marriage
nuclear extended reconstituted

C. Political Organizations (POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS)

1. a small group connected by family ties and is politically

independent.
2. a tribal organization which are united by a common culture
3. governed by a governing body, aptly called a chief. It is a political organization
that involves a more formal and permanent political structure compared to tribal and band
organizations.
4. organized political community that is living under a single system of government
which governs a large population, with a hierarchy of differing political positions and the power to
enforce decisions

bands tribes chiefdoms state

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LESSON PROPER

Social organization is defined as the system of relationships between persons and among
groups with regard to the division of activity and functional mutual obligations within society. The
family serves as an important universal social institution. It is the basic unit of social organization
that is essential part of human society.
These are several kinds of families:
 nuclear (consist of parents and children)
 extended (nuclear family with relatives)
 reconstituted families (spouses and children from previous marriage).
It is the basis of kinship- a system of social organization which is based on recognized family ties.
Kinship ties is based on descent can be:
 Matrilineal (female line)
 Patrilineal Kinship (male line)
 Bilineal kinship (both female and male lines).

Three types of Kinship

 Consanguineous kinship that is also known as a kinship by blood.
 Affinal kinship which is also known as kinship by marriage.
 Kinship by ritual a privileged social relationship established by ritual, such as that of
godparents or fraternal orders.

Affinal kinship, on the other hand refers to the bond that is formed through marriage. It can be
monogamous or polygamous.
 Monogamy means that a person is married to one person only.
 Polygamy, on the other hand, means that a person has more than one spouse at a time.

Kinship plays a huge role in the kind of society that we are living today. Its influences affect our
politics and economy.
One example would be the existence of the political dynasties. A dynasty refers to a succession of
rulers from the same family or lineage. Political organizations follow certain guidelines or regulations to
ensure that political processes are going smoothly.
 Authority – is the concept of right to issue and, using coercive power to enforce a command.
 Legitimacy – originated from the Latin word “legitimare”, meaning to declare, lawful”.

Maximilian Karl Emil Weber 21 April 1864 – 14 June 1920) was a

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German sociologist, jurist, and political economist, who is regarded today as one of the most important
theorists on the development of modern Western society. His ideas would profoundly influence social
theory and social research.
According to Weber, it is the basis of every system of authority, a willingness to obey, and a belief by
virtue of which persons exercising authority are lent prestige”

Weber’s Theory of Authority is classified into three types:

 Traditional Authority-is legitimated by sanctity of tradition or custom
 Charismatic Authority-is authority made legitimate by a leader with a mission and vision that
inspires others.
 Legal-Rational Authority-refers to a form of leadership made legitimate by legal rationality. Its
legitimacy derived from the power of the content of law.

Answer the following questions using your own words: write your answer in a clean sheet of
paper.

1. What is a social institution?

2. In your own opinion how social and cultural institutions like family affect you in terms of
personality formation?

3. What types of authority do you observed prevalent in your locality? What roles and
responsibilities do student leaders perform in your barangay?

4. What is the implication of polygamy structure of marriage in Philippine society?

5. What can you say about the role of kinship in influencing other organizations, affecting
even our politics and economy?

REFERRENCES:
 Maria Ella Atienza, et. al. date. Understanding Culture, Society and Politics: Edition, C & E
Publishing Inc.
 Political Organization. Retrieved from: http://www.zeepedia.com/read.php?
political_organization_bands_tri bal_organizations_chiefdoms_cultural_anthropology&b=98&c=25
 Political Organization: Bands, Tribes, Chiefdoms, & States. Retrieved from:
http://study.com/academy/lesson/political-organizations-bandstribes-chiefdoms- states.html
 Traditional Authority. Boundless. Retrieved from:
https://www.boundless.com/sociology/textbooks/boundlesssociology- textbook/government-
15/politics-power-and-authority112/traditional-authority-622- 8158/
 Max Weber: Traditional, Legal-Rational, and Charismatic Authority. Retrieved from:
http://danawilliams2.tripod.com/authority.html

ACTIVITY 1

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MODULE 1 – SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

DIRECTION: DO IT IN A SHORT SIZE BONDPAPER.

WHAT I CAN DO?

SELFIE – POST EVALUATION:

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