The document discusses key concepts relating to sociocultural environment. It begins by defining society and culture, and then sociocultural environment. It notes that sociocultural environment refers to trends in attitudes, behavior, values and customs created by and passed down in a community. It also discusses sociocultural development and trends. The document then examines Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory that learning relies on social interaction. It outlines the four main components of sociocultural environment: social institutions and systems, social groups, social values and attitudes, and the role of government and business. Finally, it discusses strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino nation.

1. PRAYER

2. GINO P. BELBES
BSED-BIO. SCIE
VOLUNTEER TEACHER & SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
MAED MAJOR IN SCIENCE

3. SOCIO-CULTURAL
ENVIRONMENT
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

4. WHAT IS SOCIO CULTURAL?
A society is a number of interdependent organisms
of the same species. A culture is the learned
behaviors that are shared by the members of a
society, together with the material products of such
behaviors. The words "society" and "culture" are
fused together to form the word "sociocultural".
Society- a large group of people who live together in an organized
way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that
needs to be done.
Culture-is the values, beliefs, behavior and materials
objects that together form a people way of life.

5. • Sociocultural environment refers to trends and developments in changes in
attitudes, behavior, and values in society. It is closely related to population,
lifestyle, culture, tastes, customs, and traditions. These factors are created by
the community and often are passed down from one generation to
another.
SOCIOCULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Socio-cultural development with the help of these tools develops human intelligence and
cognition. For example, one culture teaches children to play with toys, while the other
encourages them to play outdoors. Children from both cultures adapt to what their cultures teach
them.
SOCIOCULTURAL TRENDS
are patterns that are found within human culture and human interaction. The
sociocultural trends of a society change over time and are often influenced by
environmental, technological and social means. In the past, different regions had their
own sets of sociocultural trends. While in some ways that is still the case, the
invention of the Internet has led to a growth of interconnectedness, which has resulted
in an increased number of sociocultural trends being observed world-wide.

6. LEV VYGOTSKY’S
FOUNDER OF SOCIOCULTURAL THEORY
• Learning has its basis in interacting with other people, and social
interaction is key to learning and proper development
• Most of a child’s cognitive skills evolve from social interactions with
parents, teachers, and other more competent associates.
Psychologist Lev Vygotsky believed that parents, caregivers, peers, and the
culture at large are responsible for developing the brain's higher-order functions.
According to Vygotsky, human development relies on social interaction and,
therefore, can differ among cultures.
Cognitive skill-is an ability that involves the use of your brain or cognitive functions.
It helps you think, learn, remember, reason, pay attention and process info.
“acquiring knowledge, manipulating info. Reasoning & problem-solving.

7. THE 4 COMPONENTS OF SOCIO-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT
1. Social institutions and systems
2. Social groups
3. Social values and attitudes
4. Role and responsibility of government,
and responsibilities of business

8. 1. SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS
Social institutions are a system that contains numerous social norms and values
supported by the traditions and customs of the particular society. These institutions are
distinct in every society, and they evolve throughout the generations. Human society
came up with these institutions according to the needs that arose.
Social institutions are a remedy to the bloody revolutions and anarchism of progressives. It
instills loyalty and reverence for authority, and tenacious regard for the existing things.
They are protected as a durable heritage that must be passed down to the upcoming
generations, as society is a social contract between the dead, the living, and the unborn.
-To makes the society function
-They work as the backbone of the society
-With social institutions, a community can achieve fulfilment in the
economy, academy, or relationships.
When society has no rules and regulations, people are more likely
to indulge in crime and other harmful activities.

9. 5 MOST IMPORTANT
SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
A family institution Of all institutions, family institutions contain varied members connected by
blood and often similar religious beliefs. Family members often sit to discuss the vital issues
concerning and governing their daily lives. There are some unwritten family rules which every
family member adheres to. Each family member has some specific function and tasks to perform.
Religious institutions provide some collective norms and values to the group of dispersed people
and have nothing in common except the belief in one common religion. Religious institutions and
organizations provide one with a sense of security and fulfillment. It provides people with a set of
high cultural values, which form the base of civilizations worldwide.
Educational institutions These social institutions play an essential role in the transmission of
scientific knowledge. Parents send children to schools and colleges to learn to acquire values that
are not just scientific but social and cultural as well. Together, the educational institutions and the
system help children learn scientific knowledge and become indispensable assets to modern
societies
Economic institutions are structures and organizations that provide basic physical
substance for society and meet needs for food, shelter, clothing, and other necessities
in life. Secondary Economic Institutions are credit & banking systems, advertising, &
cooperatives.
Legal institutions of every society help them solve the disputes, and subsequently, they play
an essential role in every society. The social institution of the court has a broader acceptance in
every society, and it is indisputable that if courts and judges were not present in one society, the
law and order of the society would break down in one moment.

10. 2. SOCIAL GROUPS
A social group refers to two or more individuals who share a common social
identification, and who perceive themselves to be members of the same social
category Hence, the shared perception or understanding that the individual feels as
though they belong to a group is instrumental in defining a social group. It is this
shared perception that distinguishes social groups from aggregates, this shared
perception is referred to as social identification. An aggregate is a group of people who
are at the same place at the same time,
-A Social Group- is a collection of individuals who share aims and routines, a sense of
unity, and a common identity.
Types of Social Group
Primary- a small, set of tight, long-
lasting, direct, and intimate
relationships.
(Family & Church Community)
Secondary-Groups gathered to
achieve a specific and shared goal
or to have a common interest and a
sense of belonging.
(Class group, workplaces, social
clubs & Political Parties)

11. 3. SOCIAL VALUES AND ATTITUDES
Values- are ideas, beliefs, and customs
To which people are emotionally attached.
Example: Islamic law prohibits use of alcohol.
Attitudes- are positive or negative
evaluations, feelings, and tendencies that
individuals harbor towards objects or concepts.
Example: Being on time is important to some
cultures while it is not important in other cultures
Values and attitudes are related but different aspects of human
behavior. Values are our beliefs about is right, wrong, good, or bad
and they guide our action. Attitudes are our likes and dislikes of
things, people, and objects.
Similarities between Values and Attitudes
1.Values and attitudes are two important variables influencing the cognitive
process and behavior.
2.They are learned and acquired essentially from the same sources.
3.They endure and are resistant to change.

12. 4. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVERNMENT,
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BUSINESS
The Government has several responsibilities towards businesses
1. Enacting and Enforcing Laws
Enacting and enforcing laws is the prime responsibility of the Government of each country. This is because laws and
regulations only enable the businesses to function smoothly. Further, Government provides a system of court for
adjudicating differences between firms, individual or Government agencies.
2. Maintaining Law and Order
Maintaining law and order and protecting persons and property is another responsibility of the Government of the
country. It would be impossible to carry on business in the absence of a peaceful atmosphere.
3. Balanced Regional Development and Growth
It is the responsibility of the Government to make sure that there are balanced regional developments and growth.
4. Provision of Basic Infrastructure
Government should provide basic infrastructural facilities such as transportation, power, finance, trained personnel
and civic amenities, which are indispensable for the effective functioning of business concerns.
Responsibilities of a business towards the government include:
To abide by rules, regulations, and laws.
To pay taxes and duties on time.
To adopt fair dealing, especially when involved in external trade so that country's reputation is maintained.
To cooperate in planning, investigation, and administrative activities of the government.

13. • Elements of Socio-Cultural Environment
RELIGION-even decides the way people think of work. As a result, religion influences enterprise and its
operations. Many companies adapt their working processes according to the religion of a given state or country in
terms of the holidays, working hours, food habits, a way of dressing, etc.
-There are an estimated 4,200 different religions in the world, and these can be categorized into several
main religions. These include Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism,
although Roman Catholicism is often categorized under Christianity. There are many smaller yet still
prevalent religions, such as the Baha’i faith.
LANGUAGE-Because of diversity, people in different states, and countries use different languages to
communicate. An organization operating in different states or countries should have its business
communication designed in a way that can be comprehended by the local audience. English is accepted
as a universal business language.
-It is estimated that there are up to 7,000 different languages spoken around the world
In PHILIPPINES: There are 186 languages in the Philippines..184
are living and 2 are extinct..174 indigenous & 9 non-indigenous
There are 97 religious affiliations in the
country as of the 2010 census.
EDUCATION is about teaching, learning skills and knowledge. Education changes the lifestyle of people, their
thoughts and the way of doing work. The level of education changes state-wise. However, in many countries, the level of
education has a tendency to increase.The education level and level of literacy of the population of a given country are
indicators of the quality of their potential workforce.
Elementary School Senior School
Middle Schools Trade School
High School Colleges & Universities

14. SOCIO-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT:
1. Who are we as people?
2. What are we as people?
3. What are the prevailing attitudes and values of people in relation to
social participation and partnership in governance?
4. What culture traits and complexities of the Filipino are considered part of
social capital?
5. What is the trend in lifestyle of the people?
6. What is the confidence level of people about their status?
7. How many opt to leave the country if given an opportunity?
8. What are our strengths and weaknesses as a nation?

15. 1. Who are we as people?
According to sociocultural thought, human activity like learning and
behavior are impacted by individual, social and contextual issues. Humans
are considered to be social and reflexive in nature and this causes
human thought and behavior to be altered by the complexities of that social
world.
2. What are we as people?
The sociocultural perspective seeks to understand why people act
as they do based on the influences of their social and cultural
group memberships. According to the concept, people are
largely influenced by authority figures in their particular societies.

16. 3. What are the prevailing attitudes and values of people in
relation to social participation and partnership in governance?
4. What culture traits and complexities of the Filipino are considered
part of social capital?
The major findings fall into three general themes: first, the pervasiveness in Philippine society
of network contacts with close family and friends, or bonding social capital; second, the
paucity of associational ties, or bridging social capital, among adult Filipinos; and third, the
asymmetry of social capital, in that those who bond more and trust more are more likely to
come from the ranks of the privileged.
The people of the Philippines are generally friendly and Harmony-seeking. For them, family
is the most important of all (family oriented). Other Filipino values would be honor, group
harmony, diplomacy, good behavior, courtesy, tolerance and good manners. When it
comes in participation. People must participate in the decision making process of
government. Without people’s people participation there can be no democracy. When
people vote elections they elect their own people.

17. 5. What is the trend in lifestyle of the people?
The term lifestyle often refers to the chosen aspects of a person's material life. This includes what they
eat, out of the range of foods available to them; what kind of house they buy; what appliances and
toys they buy; personal behaviors such as driving habits or turning appliances on and off; and more.
Lifestyle can refer to the non-chosen aspects of life as well.
Sociocultural trends are patterns that are found within human culture and human interaction. The sociocultural
trends of a society change over time and are often influenced by environmental, technological and social means.
In the past, different regions had their own sets of sociocultural trends. While in some ways that is still the case,
the invention of the Internet has led to a growth of interconnectedness, which has resulted in an increased
number of sociocultural trends being observed world-wide.
6. What is the confidence level of people about their status?
Self Confidence Status
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accepting and appreciating yourself for who you are. People
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Self Confidence Status
-If you are confident, you are beautiful.
-Self-confidence is a super power. Once you start to
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-Jealousy is just a lack of self-confidence.
-Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.
-Confidence is like Show up in every single moment
like you’re meant to be there.
-The greatest success is successful self-acceptance.

18. 7. HOW MANY OPT TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY IF GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY?
Reasons Why Many Filipinos Want to Leave the Philippines
1. Families Are Already Abroad
With growing diaspora population, it is not surprising that we now have more friends who have family
members abroad, migrants or temporary workers. At some point, Filipinos separated due to economic
reasons wish to reconnect again. It’s either the one working overseas goes home, starts a business and
reunite with the family. Or decides to continue their overseas careers and bring their families there.
2. More Job Opportunities Abroad
This could be the single most common answer if we run a poll. Opportunities abroad could mean more
available jobs, less discriminating recruitment process, better wage and working conditions or a lower tax
rates. This might be an indirect play to what’s going on in the Philippines: contractualization, age
discrimination, high withholding taxes and low minimum wage rate. If there’s a better alternative, Filipinos
are quick to take advantage. Sadly, this often means separating from family.
3. Getting Hopeless in the Philippines
The Philippine government often gets the flak for various things such as corruption, incompetence,
mudslinging and other signs of an unstable management of a country in dire need of big time revival and
redemption from decades-long agony. There’s progress, but people are getting impatient. Deciding to leave
the country in favor of economically stable, accept aspiring immigrants and provide a better road map for the
future.

19. 4. Find a Different Experience
Not all those who leave the country are in search of greener pastures. Some who decide to flee are
already well-off and have secure lives in the Philippines. They just want to experience something
different and their restless, wandering thoughts yearn for more. Not that they hate the Philippines,
but more of seeing what’s “out there”. They study abroad, long-term backpacking, learn different
cultures and experience unprecedented adventures.
5. Bad Experience in the Philippines
There are Filipinos who leave the Philippines not because of their attraction to go abroad, but to avoid
what’s in the country. They might be broken-hearted and chose to live and work abroad to heal
heartaches, or their families were at risk such as political persecution, or avoiding an old grudge.
6. Escape Persecution
Unfortunately going abroad is also the way to go for crooks who try to escape persecution for the crimes
they committed in the country: corruption, violence and other offenses. By staying outside of the
Philippines — especially on countries that don’t have extradition agreements with our country — they can
virtually assure themselves of their safety.
For every Filipino who queues at the airport bound for some random foreign land and settle there, there
are plenty of reasons why they chose to do so. Whether or not returning back to the Philippines is in their
plans, their hearts remain truly Filipino.

20. 8. WHAT ARE OUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
AS A NATION?
The positives and weaknesses of the Filipino have their own causes in
many types such as: the home environment, the social environment,
culture and their language, their history, educational system, their
religion, economic environment, the political environment, mass
media, and leadership and role models. Goals. The Filipino should
develop: sense of patriotism and national pride--a genuine
sensitiveness, love, their appreciation, and concern to the Philippines
and the things Filipino; a sense of the common good--the ability to
seek beyond selfish in terms of interests, in the sense of justice and a
sense of outrage at its violation; a sense of integrity . an aversion
toward corruption in the society and an avoidance of the practice in
one's daily living; the importance and habits of patience and hard
working; and the value and habits of self-reflection and analysis, the
making of spiritual values as the centre of humanity and an emphasis
upon essence rather than on.