This document provides an introduction to studying culture, society, and politics. It defines identity as the characteristics that define individuals and are shaped by group membership. Culture is defined as a society's way of life and provides the basis for identities. Society refers to a group of people living in a community. The concept of identity is related to social, cultural, and political change over time. Social sciences study human social life, groups, and society through disciplines like anthropology, sociology, political science, and others.