ASPECTS OF

CULTURE
UCSP
DEFINITION OF CULTURE (E.B. Tylor)
“Culture as that complex whole which encomp
asses:

• b __________fs
• p___________es
• v___________es
• l___________ws
• n__________ms
• a__________ts
• s__________ls
• k__________ge

and everything that a person learns and shares

as a member of the society.”
Culture
“Culture as that complex whole which encompasses:

• beliefs
• practices
• values
• laws
• norms
• artifacts
• symbols
• knowledge

and everything that a person learns and shares as a member of the

society.”
 TARGET:

After this lesson, you are expected to hav

e a deeper understanding of culture and
society and a firmer appreciation of your
own heritage and culture.
How do you answer this question:

“What should be one’s attitude toward

s culture?”
ASPECTS OF CULTURE
∞ DYNAMIC
∞ FLEXIBLE
∞ ADAPTIVE
∞ SHARED

∞ LEARNED
∞ AFFECTS BIOLOGY
∞ MALADAPTIVE
 DYNAMIC
It means that culture is constantly
changing.
 DYNAMIC
Example:
Courtship

What problem
can result from
such change in
culture?
 FLEXIBLE
It means being able to respond to differe
nt changes happening around.
 FLEXIBLE
Example: Live-in partners
 ADAPTIVE
It means being able to respond to changes
brought about by environment.
 Adaptive
Example: style of houses

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 CULTURE IS LEARNED
It means the set of beliefs, attitudes, and practices that an indi
vidual learns through his or her family, school, church and oth
er social
Institutions.

Processes:
Enculturation- learn the culture in your own way
Acculturation-learning the culture as the product of interacting
in the society
Deculturation- the culture has been lost and cultural trait is in
The process of being forgotten.
 Culture affects biology

The result of culture to that have

values on beauty.
Culture affects Biology
Culture is maladaptive
When the culture can cause problem
s for the people who subscribe to it.
 Culture is maladaptive
1. Example: Car Culture
 ASPECTS OF CULTURE
Group Activity:
1. Each group should have 5 members.
2. Each group will be assigned one aspect.
3. The group will think of an example of the given aspect
of culture.
4. Then, the members will think of a possible problem that ca
n result from the given example.
5. Think of a concrete solution that can help solve the
problem.
6. Lastly, each group will choose 2 aspects of culture and as a t
eam portray your chosen aspects by enacting the problem situ
ations and concrete solutions.
 GROUP ACTIVITY: Matrix
Example CULTURE
DYNAMIC FLEXIBLE LEARNED AFFECTS MALADAPTIVE

BIOLOGY

Problem

Solution
 ROLE-PLAYING RUBRICS
Criteria: Rating:

1. Speech was clear with appropriate volume and inflection. 54321

2. Role was played in a convincing, consistent manner. 5 4 3 2 1
3. Arguments and viewpoints expressed fit role played. 54321
4. Costumes and props were effectively used. 5 4 3 2 1
5. Role-play was well prepared and organized. 54321
6. Role-play captured and maintained audience interest. 5 4 3 2 1

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