Studied by 2 peopleSociety
A lasting social group whose members have developed organized patterns of relationships through interaction with one another.
Frank and Wagnalls
Defined society as the system of community life in which individuals form a continuous life and regulatory association for their mutual benefit and protection.
Sociologists
Traditionally define society as relatively organized, self-sufficient, and enduring association of large number of people with a distinct culture and shared institutions.
Aristotle
"Man is by nature a social animal"
Beast or god
Aristotle said, "anyone who either cannot lead the common life or is so self-sufficient as not to need to, and therefore does not partake of society, is either a _______ or ________."
Old Stone Age, Hunting and Gathering of Society, Agricultural Society, Industrial Society, Modern Society (OS-HG-A-I-M)
Historical and Evolutionary Origin of Society
1st Stage: Old Stone Age
Stage where first humans lived in groups in jungles and caves, depended on nature for livelihood, used stones as weapons, and learned to work together.
2nd Stage: Hunting and Gathering Society
Humans are able to hunt animals using stones as their main weapon. More people live together as population grows and the first civilization has emerged.
3rd Stage: Agricultural Society
Humans began farming due to the discovery of fertile riverbanks. The stage where domestication of animals began.
4th Stage: Industrial Society
Road constructions began, inventions paved way, universities were established, and small towns grew into industrial towns.
Upper, Lower, and Middle Classes
Industrialization categorized people into 3 classes:
Modern Society
(1) Stage paved by discoveries of Science. (2) Start of the development of medicine, transportation, and communication. (3) Changed the traditional family structure.
Divine Right Theory, Necessity/Force Theory, Paternalistic Theory, and Social Contract Theory (DR-N/F-P-SC)
Theories on Origin of States/Society
Hunting and Gathering Society, Horticultural Society, Pastoral Society, Agricultural Society, Industrial Society, and Post-industrial Society (HG-H-P-A-I-P)
Types of Society
Divine Right Theory
Theory stating that society came from God through divine creation.
Necessity/Force Theory
Theory stating that society must be created by the subjugation of the weaker by the strong warriors.
Paternalistic Theory
Theory stating that society must come from the enlargement of family under the authority of the mother or father.
Clan, Tribe, Nation, State (CTNS)
Stages of Paternalistic Theory
Social Contract Theory
Theory stating that early societies must be formed by compact among people for their common good.
Hunting and Gathering Society
A society survived by hunting animals and gathering edible plants.
Horticultural Society
A society survived by growing plants.
Pastoral Society
A society in which their food comes from raising animals.
Agricultural Society
A society survived by using plows and draft animals in growing food.
Industrial Society
A society that depends on society and technology to produce basic goods and services.
Post-industrial Society
A society in which its economic emphasis is on providing services and information.
Hunting Society, Farming Society, Industrial Society, Information Society, and Super Smart Society (H-F-I-I-SS)
Society Stages 1.0 to 5.0
Society 1.0: Hunting Society
Stone, metal weapons, old stone age people
Society 2.0: Farming Society
Farming tools, animal power, Agricultural and Pastoral Societies
Society 3.0: Industrial Society
Steam locomotive, machines, tools
Society 4.0: Information Society
Computer, Airplane, Internet, Satellite, Smartphone, etc.
Society 5.0: Super Smart Society
IoT, Big Data, AI, 5G networks, Robots
4.0 or 4.5
The Philippines is at Society ___.0 ?
Gender
Socially constructed characteristics of women and men.
Social classification (based on one's identity, presentation of self, behavior, and interaction with others)
learned behavior
varies in every society
Color of Female (Venus) symbol
Usually red in color
Color of Male (Mars) Symbol
Usually blue in color
Sex
Biological classification (based on reproductive organs or body parts)
Intersex
Possessing biological sexual characteristics of both sexes
Sociology of Gender
One of the largest subfields within sociology and features theory and research how gender relates to social structure overall.
Examines how society influences understandings and perception of differences between masculinity (what society deems appropriate behavior for a "man") and femininity (what society deems appropriate behavior for a "woman").
Gender Bread Person
Approachable model created to help people understand the social construction of gender.
Sam Killermann
Created the popular version of Gender Bread Person published on 'It's Pronounced Metrosexual' in 2011.
Gender Identity
Our sense of being male or female. How we think about ourselves. The chemistry that composes us and how we interpret what it means.
Gender Expression
The way in which a person expresses/demonstrates their gender identity, typically through their appearance, dress, and behavior.
Biological Sex
Physical characteristics that define male and female (organs, hormones, chromosomes)
Female's chromosomes
XX
Males chromosomes
XY
Intersex chromosomes
XXY
Sexual Orientation
A person's romantic and emotional attraction to another person.
Sexuality
The ways people experience and express themselves as sexual beings. (King, 2014, p373)
A central aspect of being human throughout life encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy, and reproduction (WHO, 2006)
Thoughts, Fantasies, Desires, Beliefs, Attitudes, Values, Behaviors, Roles, Relationships, and Practices (TFD BAV BRRP)
Sexuality is experienced and expressed in a variety of ways such as:
False (should be "not all")
While sexuality can include all of these dimensions, "ALL" of them are always experienced or expressed (WHO, 2006). True or False.
Politics, Education, Media, Economics, Law, Culture, History, Occupation, Income, Religion, Society (PEMEL CHOIRS)
Our view of sexuality is heavily influenced by:
Human Sexuality
People's sexual interest in and attraction to others, as well as their capacity to have erotic experiences and responses.
Erotic Experience(s)
Something that sparks sexual feelings, urged, and desires.
Eros
God of love and sex.
Blindfolded cupid.
Sexualization
The use of sexuality to influence, control, or manipulate others in ways that may be harmful or exploitative.
Sensuality, Sexual Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Reproduction and Sexual Health, and Sexualization (S-SI-SI-RS-S)
5 Circles of Sexuality
Sensuality
Awareness and feelings about our body and other people's bodies, especially the body of your sexual partner.
Body Image
How you see and feel about your appearance and how comfortable you are with your body.
Feeling attractive and proud of one's own body and the way it functions.
Body Image, Experiencing pleasure, Satisfying skin hunger, physical attraction for another person, and fantasy. (BI-P-SS-PA-F)
5 Aspects of Sensuality
Skin Hunger
Strongly felt need for touch.
Brain
Human's most important sex organ.
Sexual Intimacy
Ability to be emotionally close to another human being and to accept closeness in return.
Sharing, Caring, Liking/Loving, Emotional risk-taking, Vulnerability (SCLEV)
5 Aspects of Sexual Intimacy
Sexual Identity
A person's understanding of who she/he is sexually.
Gender Identity, Gender Role, Gender Bias (GI-GR-GB)
3 Interlocking pieces that affect how a person sees him/herself
Gender Role
A set of expected actions and/or behaviors for males or for females.
Gender Bias
Stereotypical views and differential treatment of males and females, often favoring one gender over the other.
Androphilic
Attracted to males
Gynephilic
Attracted to females
Homosexual
Attracted to the same sex
Heterosexual
Attracted to the opposite sex
Bisexual
Attracted to both sexes
Reproduction
Ability to generate offspring
Sexual Health
A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality.
Sexual Intercourse
A behavior that may produce sexual pleasure that often culminates in organisms.
Asexual reproduction
A reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent.
Flirting
Subtle behaviors designed to signal sexual or romantic interest in another person
Seduction
Enticement; leading astray into wrongdoing
Rape
Any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will
Sexual Harassment
Any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has sexual content
Incest
Forcing sexual contact on any minor who is related to the perpetrator by birth/marriage.
Gender Stereotype
Pre-conceived ideas whereby females and males are arbitrarily assigned characteristics and roles determined and limited by their gender.
Sex Roles
A culture's expectations about how members of the male or female gender should act, dress, or speak
Sex Typing
Acquisition of characteristics and behaviors that a culture considers appropriate for females and males.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transexual, 2/Two-Spirit, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and Ally (LGBTTTQQIAA)
LGBTQ+ Community
(+ PAGGBP)
Pansexual
Agender
Gender Queer
Gender Variant
Bigender
Pangender
PAGGBP in LGBTQ+
Lesbian
A female homosexual
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