PPT

1. THE SOCIAL
SCIENCES

2. SOCIAL SCIENCE
• The discipline under which identity, culture, society,
and politics are studied.
• Are comprised of a wide array of disciplines that
studies the overall function of a society.

3. FIELDS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
• Anthropology
• Sociology
• Political Science

4. ANTHROPOLOGY
• It came from the Greek words anthropos which
means “human” and logos which refers to
“knowledge”.
• A systematic study of the biological, cultural, and
social aspects of man.

5. FOUR MAJOR FIELDS OF
ANTHROPOLOGY:
1. Archaeology – deals with prehistoric societies by
studying their tools and remains.

6. FOUR MAJOR FIELDS OF
ANTHROPOLOGY:
2. Cultural Anthropology – studies cultural variations
develop across different societies.

7. FOUR MAJOR FIELDS OF
ANTHROPOLOGY:
3. Linguistic Anthropology – studies language
discourse and how they reflect and shape different
aspects of human.

8. FOUR MAJOR FIELDS OF
ANTHROPOLOGY:
4. Biological/Physical Anthropology – study the
interplay between social factors and process of
human evolution, adaptation, and variations over
time.

9. SOCIOLOGY
• The study of human social life, groups, and society.
- Anthony Giddens
• Attempts to provide a deeper assessment of
individual and group behavior, as well as social
phenomena.

10. Two approaches are employed in exploring
human societies:
•Macrosociology
•Microsociology

11. POLITICAL SCIENCE
• Systematic study of politics.
• Activity through which people make, preserve, and
amend the general rules under which they live.

12. Subfields of Political Science:
•Comparative Politics
•Constitutional Law
•Public Administration
•Public Policy

13. IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING
ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY,
AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

14. ANTHROPOLOGY
• The main objective in the study of Anthropology is
to acquire an understanding of cultural differences.
• Provides an awareness of world affairs, as well as
the knowledge and skills for uncovering solutions to
pressing social concerns.

15. SOCIOLOGY
• It is necessary for social planning.
• An instrument of social reform.

16. POLITICAL SCIENCE
• Studying how human beings govern themselves
through making sound decisions is the most
essential contribution of Political Science.
• Educates the citizens about their roles in the
political affairs and activities of the state.