a grouping of individuals, which is characterized by common interest and may have distinctive culture and institutions. (New World Encyclopedia)
Meaning and Nature of Society
Human beings are essentially _____, with the desire to be in close contact with others
Social creatures
- French word which emerged on 15th century
Societe
Latin word means “friendly association with others”
Societas
Latin word means “companion, associate, comrade or business partner”.
Socius
• an interdependent community
Society
• an attribute of a community
Culture
in the study of social science,
“______” has been used to mean a
group of people that form a semi-closed social system, in which most interactions are with other individuals belonging to the group.
society
This sociologist, differentiates societies into four levels based on their level of technology, communication, and economy:
What are the types of society according to him?
Gerhard Lenski
(1) hunters and gatherers;
(2) simple agricultural;
(3) advanced agricultural; and
(4) industrial.
They are an integral part of development: their importance and participation are highlighted in the Philippine constitution
Women
This constitution emphasizes that women are a vital aspect of nation-building, and their inclusion in societal structures and processes are key towards equality and development
Article 2, Section 13 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
The Philippines has had how many female presidents?
2
In 2016, the Philippines was rank3d ____ in the world for gender equality by the World Economic Forum.
7th
This may be defined as the effective injurious treatment of persons on grounds rationally irrelevant to the situation.
Individuals are denied desired expected rewards or opportunities for reasons related • not to their capacities, merits, or behaviour, but solely because of membership in an identifiable out-group.
Discrimination
Types of discrimination
Age discrimination
Disability discrimination
Sexual orientation
Status as a parent
Religious discrimination
National origin
Pregnancy
Sexual harassment
Race, color, sex
Reprisal/Retaliation
The culture of leaving/abandoning old women in a forest
Ubasote
This republic act prohibits discrimination in employment on account of age
RA 10911
Bible verse Sabbath
Exodus 20: 8-11
Bible verse God rested on the seventh day
Genesis 2:2-3
These criminal penalties for sexual harassment are under what republic act?
Imprisonment (1-6 months) and fines (P10,000-P20,000) under _____; stiffer sanctions and fines (up to P100,000) for repeated or aggravated acts under the ____
R.A. 7877
Safe Spaces Act (R.A. 11313)
Consequences of Sexual Harassment
Crime penalties
Administrative Sanctions
Civil Damages
• a grouping of individuals, which is characterized by common interest and may have distinctive culture and institutions. (New World Encyclopedia)
Meaning and Nature of Society
Human beings are essentially ____, with the desire and need to be in close contact with others.
social creatures
