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Understanding
Culture Society and
Politics
Quarter 1- Module 4:
BECOMING A MEMBER OF
SOCIETY

Department of Education  Republic of the Philippines

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Understanding Culture Society and Politics -Grade 11
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Quarter 1-Module 4: Becoming a member of society
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 Understanding
Culture, Society and
Politics
Module 4:
BECOMING A MEMBER OF
SOCIETY
First Semester
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 Table of Contents

Page No.
Overview 3
Content 4
Competencies 5
Pre-test 6
What I Need To Know 6
What I know 6
What’s In! 6
What’s New! 9
What Is It! 9
What’s More 10
What I have Learned 10
What I Can Do 11
Assessment 12
Additional Activities 13
Answer Key 14
References 16

Module 4: Becoming a member of society

INTRODUCTION

Module Name: Becoming a member of society

This module on “Becoming a member of society” deals with activities that

could help the learners analyze the significance of cultural, social, political and
economic symbols and practices.

To the teacher:

In this part of the lesson, the teacher presented the agent of socialization and
political institutions which defines our social, political and economic affairs in the
society. The different kinds of authority and legitimacy practiced in politics are further
explained through a series of activities.

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 The primary goal of this module is to help learners engaged in some
interesting and practical activities in order to deeply understand the impact of the
existence of the social and political Institutions in our society.

To the Learners:

The objectives of this module are best achieved if the learners fully
understand the important functions of social and political organizations as part
in the process of socialization. Additionally, learners are required to:

1. Read and understand the instructions properly;

2. Write your answers in your notebook.
3. Answer the pretest prior to the lesson proper;
4. Take note of the terminologies (mark and labeled as bold) cited relevant to
the study of Social Sciences;
5. Self–check and compare your answers against the key answer found at the
end of this module;
6. Perform critically the activities instructed in this module; and
7. Answer the given assessment test after thorough study of the lessons.

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 QUARTER 1 - LESSON 4

Lesson Analyze the Significance of Cultural, Social, Political

and Economic Symbols and Practices

4 (UCSP11/12HSO-IIg-23-24)

What I Need To Know

This module provides activities on analyzing the significance of cultural,
social, political and economic symbols and practices.
(UCSP11/12HSO-IIg-23-24)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Analyze the social and political structures;

2. Understand the impact of economic institutions in our society; and
3. Learn about different kinds of authority and legitimacy practiced in politics.

What I Know
Mark a check (  ) if the statement corresponds to whether T (True) or F (False).
1. “No man is an Island “. T F
2. Through the process of socialization we learn from other skills,
knowledge, norms, and values of society.
3. School are agents of socialization.
4. Socialization is a form of social control.
5. Socialization established our identity.

What’s In

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 In previous chapter you learned that culture is acquired through socialization
and enculturation. That Culture is one of the elements that are shared by members
of society. How the culture acquired by the participants through agents of
socialization and a means of controlling factors which deviated from standard norms
of society is the salient points in this part of the lesson.

What’s New
ACTIVITY 1: Think and Post: The Social Thinker!
This activity encourages social sharing to express social concerns on
participation in primary and secondary group of socialization. Learners nowadays
find it more interesting when they are ask to express themselves on the content of
social issues that engage social media. Thus, builds a better relationship among
people. This focuses on bringing groups of people sharing common interest and
interactions. This provides the best options to promote them on Facebook page
through sharing their social interactions and common interest on the social group
they are with. Facebook presents a very unique opportunity to explore and express
this generation’s views and social participation. This is a large type of viral effect of
information as one of the online sources.

https://www.aviano.af.mil/News/Articles/News-Display/Article/724743/think-before-
you-post/
AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION

Primary group: Family

Secondary group : Peer Groups Mass Media Religion / Church

Schools State / Government

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 Supposed you are to Express your thoughts in a social media platform and
ask to post in your Facebook account your involvement in any of the agents of
socialization that has a major influence in shaping your way of thinking and social
and cultural behaviour.

What are the most influential agents of socialization (the family, religion, peer
group, education, and mass media?) How these agents did contributed and mold
you to become a better individual in the society you belonged with? Described how
your membership in various types of groups has influenced your thoughts, attitudes,
values and behaviour. Give specific examples of these influences.

What is it?

Socialization is a continuing process of social interaction through which people

acquire their identities and skills in society. It’s learning from people who raised or
rear us. It’s exposes the person to the culture of society and acquiring them. An
important part of socialization and enculturation process are the social groups which
are called agents of socialization.
The results of socialization are great because they established our identity. We
are guided how to act in a socially acceptable ways and because of socialization we
acquire culture that may improve us individuals. Socialization is also a form of social
control. It may be in the form of coercion: like punishment, economy. It may also be
in the form of language which was used as cultural symbols.

Sociologist view on Socialization

Sociologist Theory
Sigmund Freud Psychoanalytic Theory Unconscious mind shaped
the behaviour of a person.
The formation of the self
occurs between the id and
the superego. The
influence of society
happens in superego.
Jean Piaget Cognitive Development Socialization happens in
Theory different stages of our
mind’s development
from infancy to
adolescence or adulthood.
Lawrence Kohlberg Moral Development Moral development is a
Theory continual process that
occurs throughout our
Lifespan.
George Herbert Mead’s Theory of the Social Self The self
Emerges from social

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 interactions.
Charles Cooley Cooley’s Theory of We learn to take the role
Looking-Glass Self of others. The expectation
of others forms the venue
for acquiring social roles.

Now Let us have a self –check on how you perceived the salient points of the
lesson. Let’s further check your understanding of what these concepts are about
through the following activity.

Instructions: Briefly explain the concept of socialization based on the Sociological

theories cited above. Relate it to your personal life’s experiences.

Family has a greatest influence on how we think and

behave.
Sigmund Freud
Explanation:

Psychoanalytic
Theory
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Peer influence and social media greatly affects our mental
behaviour.
Jean Piaget
Explanation:
Cognitive
Development Theory

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As we grow older and mature we tend to understand what is
morally good and immoral.
Lawrence Kohlberg
Explanation:
Moral Development
Theory

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One way to develop social –self is to interact with other

people.

Explanation:

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 George Herbert
Mead
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Theory of the Social
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Self
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Our life’s expectations may appear in our adult life as we
acquire new roles in society.
Charles Cooley
Explanation:
Theory of Looking-
Glass Self

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Conceptualize Deviance and Social Control:

DEVIANCE is an Social Control is

unacceptable the regulation and
behavior, a enforcement of
violation of norms to maintain
society’s norm. social order.

Civil disobedience -violation of a law.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous

Drugs Act of 2002 “.

The law is a form of social control to a deviant behaviour of those who use the
dangerous drugs.

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 What’s More
Supposed you are a youth advocate of today’s generation, what certain specific
Human Rights would you like to promote in the society?
YOUTH ADVO How will you execute the advocacy in your community?

What I have Learned?

Answer the following questions using your own words:

1. What is Human Rights?

2. Give an example of Deviancy in the community?
3. How does Social Control instituted in your community?

What I can do?

Identify what form of violation (economic, cultural, social or political) in each of
the CARICATURE represented below. It shows the real scenario on how individuals
experiences some forms of delinquencies, deviancy and other sort of violations to
human rights. If you are a government leader what certain measure will you
proposed to solve these societal issues? How do these social, political and economic
dilemmas affect you personally?

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https://247headline.com/highland-mother-arrested-for-beating-toddler-with-belt/

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https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/480477853967684549/

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 Assessment
Answer the following questions:

1. It is considered as a primary group and a basic unit in a society?

a. peers b. family c. teachers d. Facebook friends

2. The theory refers to a socialization that may occur between infancy to

adolescence.
a. Cognitive Development Theory b. Moral Development Theory
c. Theory of Social Self d. Psychoanalytic Theory

3. It pertains to violation of society’s norm.

a. social control b. deviance c. civil obedience d. RA 9165

4. A systematic means and practices used to maintain society’s norms, rules and
laws; regulate conflict; and discourage deviant behaviour.
a. human rights c. civil Disobedience
b. self-identity d. Social Control

5. Refers to persons, groups, and institutions that interact with individuals to

participate in the society.
a. agents of socialization c. social standard
b. social role d. social process

6. Which of the following is a deviant behavior?

a. socialite b. religious c. indigent d. drug addict

7. Which of the following is a false statement pertaining to socialization?

a. Socialization may happen in organizations that maintain social control.
b. Socialization happens when existing social roles are changed.
c. In socialization processes, it’s very difficult to established our own identities.
d. Learning new norms and values may occur later in life.

8. It also connotes an unacceptable behavior.

a. deviancy c. informal sanctions
b. civil obedience d. social control

9. Which of the following social organization that inhibits social control?

a. military b. violence c. child abuse d. rebellion

10. Which is the example of a formal sanction in the society?

a. discipline b. rule of law c. gossip d. social standard

11. Considered as ultimate source of authority.

a. religion and state b. classroom c. mass media d. pinterest

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12. It is characterized as non-proximate agents of socialization, meaning it lacks a
direct, face-to-face interaction.
a. mass media peer group c. sorority d. social circle

13. Refers to the idea that a person has the innate right to be valued and respected.
a. human rights b. identity c. Human dignity d. self-respect

14. The process of being socialized to a particular culture.

a. ostracism b. cultural orientation c. cultural value d. enculturation

15. A primary agent of socialization from infancy up to childhood.

a. church b. family c. school d. barangay council

Additional Activities

Cut out or print a local news related to Human Rights .In the news article identify
Human rights featured and critically explain how human rights exercised, violated,
trespassed or denied?

Congratulations!
You have completed your journey in this lesson.
Great job!
It’s now time to go on the next adventure!
ANSWER KEY
WHAT I KNOW:

1. B
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. C

WHAT’S NEW:

Answers may vary

WHAT IS IT?

Answers may vary

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 WHAT’S MORE:

Answers may vary

WHAT I LEARNED: (ANSWERS MAY VARY)

Answers may vary

WHAT CAN I DO:

Answers may vary

ASSESSMENT:

1. A 6. D 11. A
2. B 7. C 12. A
3. D 8. A 13. C
4. A 9. A 14. D
5. A 10. B 15. B

REFERENCES

A. BOOK
Atienza, Maria Ella et. al. Understanding Culture, Society and Politics: Edition, C & E
Publishing Inc.

B. INTERNET SOURCES

http://www.asanet.org/introsociology/Documents/BecomingAMemberOfSociety37Re
ading.html.

http://www.norton.com/college/soc/introductiontosociology8/01/ebook.aspx.

http://www.boundless.com/sociology/deviance-social-control-and-crime-7/.

http://www.asanet.org/introsociology/Documents/BecomingAMemberOfSociety37Re
ading.html.

http://www.ohchr.org

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%3A1590919775740&ei=X4LTXsjQLJK6mAWN4JeoBA&q=human+rights+caricature
+images&oq=human+rights+caricature+imageshttps://www.google.com

https://www.google.com/search?
q=socialization+images&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjH4pT374DqAhVhI6YKHWKLBnQQ
2-cCegQIABAA&oq=socialization

https://www.google.com/search?q=poverty+
+drawing+images&tbm=isch&hl=en&tbs=sur:fc&chips=q:poverty+drawing,g_1:poo
r:QXIBDLWru6g%3D&hl=en&ved=2ahU

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