This document introduces the concepts of culture, society, politics and identity. It defines identity as the characteristics that define individuals within social groups. It describes the fields of social sciences including anthropology, sociology, and political science. Anthropology studies human biology, culture and society. Sociology examines human social life and groups. Political science focuses on values of equality, freedom and justice in governance. The document discusses how social backgrounds and identities shape views and can drive social, cultural and political change.