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Genogram

-Jean Alimpolos

-Vanessa Montes

-Merie Rose Prisco

-James Capacillo

-Breezel Jane Saquin

-Antoinette dela Torre

-Kristine S. Bonotan

-Christian Andrei C. Adlawan

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Economy

Summary:

Economics is derived from the word oikos (house) and nemein (management). It is a social science which deals about production, allocation, distribution and consumption. Under consumption are goods (tangible) and services (intangible) that results to the unlimited wants and needs of the society.

The 5 basic questions in Economics are the following:

What to produce?

When to produce?

How to produce?

How much to produce?

How to distribute?

We also have 4 (four) Economic Resources namely; Land, Labor, Capital and Entrepreneur. Economics has 2 (two) branches, Macroeconomics which means the overall and Microeconomics which means the small sides or the individuality. Moreover, there are also 4 (four) Economic System, the Traditional System, Command System, Market System and lastly the Mixed Economy System. In Addition, Reciprocity is under the Economic Institutions which means the exchange of goods of labor. To end, the downward situation of a economic in a society is called scarcity.

Reflection:

Economics is one of the most interesting study that I learned in this quarter. It is a huge and complex topic and reflecting on this subject, piece by piece, requires some patience and ability to put the pieces together. The relationships between simple choices, such as supply and demand, drives all economic and commercial exchange but only through the lens of economic models that attempt to layout this system by combing mathematical principles and psycho-social evaluation. All in all, this was very interesting introduction to some of the complex drivers that propel society we are living.

Discussions are essential for us students because we are allowed an opportunity to weigh and evaluate our own personal thoughts with those of others. This comparison helps gauge where I stand on many political and social issues that derive from economic theories and philosophies. Knowing where I stand amongst my peers is a helpful measurement to contrast and qualify my own. It is very difficult to fathom how the entire economic systems sometimes works without a major disaster every day. The ability of the economic markets in the world bring life to a real society. Also, this made me realize that supply and demand in the society cries of scarcity that seems louder and louder every year.

-Antoinette dela Torre

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Types of Banks

Summary:

7 types of bank in the Philippines

Central Bank

Universal Bank

Commercial Bank

Thrift Bank

Rural and Cooperative Bank

Online Banking

Digital Banking

Reflection:

A bank is a financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and creates credit.The banking system of the Philippines covers different types of banks including the bigger universal banks, smaller rural banks, and the non-banks. It is classified in seven (7) types. Central bank is the mother of all banks. Universal and Commercial banks are almost the same but universal bank offers more services than commercial bank. Thrift bank is another type of bank which provides help in low wage earner to save money. Rural and cooperative banks are situated in rural areas to help people in need. The last two were online banking and digital banking they both use online platforms but digital banking are controlled by A.I. or artificial intelligence.

The banking industry of the Philippines has always played a very important role in maintaining the growth of the country’s economy. Banking is a great help for an individual. It helps us to deposit/save money or take a credit when we need money. In the modern day, choosing what is more convenient is crucial in achieving one's success.

-James Capacillo

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Political Organization

Summary:

Every community/ society theirs always a leader to role that particular place. It must have a roler so that the people will follow to the one who lead that specific society/community. It is much important to have a person which will hold and lead the place to have unity peace harmony and understanding. Leadership is a power of one harnessing the power of many because the strength of one's community is in the will of the leader, and the will is character in action.

Reflection:

An individual that includes in the completion of the community needs a powerful leader to role his country. In our society their are many classifications in terms of authority and political structure. According to Elman Service classified the society into four based on its political integration, these are the band, tribe, chiefdom, and the state. Band is the smallest size and proportion. It is considered as acephalous which means " no leader". The other one is the tribe where it is much larger than the band. They have no leader but they believe in their elders which it is called as "village headman". Another one is chiefdom it is the formal form of hierachical political organization usually based on kinship, by which formal leadership is monopolized by the legitimate members of select families. There are two types of chiefdom; the simple chiefdom and the complex chiefdom. Lastly, the state it is a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government. They also believe that he who has the most powerful will hold or lead the state. In addition, under the state is the tributary system it is where the elite demands in the form of agriculture.Then the legitimacy it is the means the formal way of accepting the law.

-Breezel Jane Saquin

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Education

Summary:

Education refers to the various ways through which knowledge is passed on to the other members of the society. This knowledge can be in the form of factual data, skills, norms, and values. On the other hand, schooling refers to the formal education one receives under a specially trained teacher. As has been discussed, education in socialization is used to promote the norms and values of a society from one generation to the next. In some countries, the transmission function of education is taken on by families. However, in more advanced countries, social institutions such as schools become important as the family can no longer provide the tools and important knowledge needed by the young student. This is the reason why formal education was developed. Because education is used to transmit norms and values by social integration, it can also be regarded as a unifying force. It promotes desired values and ensures conformity. In cases of deviance, it provides widely known approaches to convert. Formal education helps students to discover their social placement, approved statuses and roles that will help the society’s longevity. Educational systems consider the various talents and interests of students and attempt to provide opportunities that provide a good fit for these talents and interests. Formal education, in a way, is an equalizer. It focuses on achievement, rather than educational. Educational institutions are the center of cultural innovation because they stimulate intellectual inquiry and promote critical thinking. It enables new ideas to develop, as well as provide bases for new knowledge to become accepted in the mainstream. Through schools, theories are proven; technologies are improved; and cultures can adapt to the changing society. As more families have both parents working at the same time, schools tend to become an institution of child care. As children have to be in school, parents can have time to perform their economic duties without being burdened with childcare duties. Another latent function of formal education is the establishment of social relationships that would have a lasting impact on the life of a child. Lastly, the status of education as a human right is no new thing. Many international conventions such as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities have reaffirmed this right.

When children receive basic primary education, they will be able to learn the basics of literacy and numeracy, and hence, gain the basic social and life skills they need to be an active member of society and live a fulfilling life.

Reflection:

On this week, we have learned about Education as a social institution and its importance to a society. Education can be a medium to pass the culture, traditons and knowledge to the next generation, and is a process through skills, knowledge and values are transmitted from the teachers to the learners and is a very important support pillar in the society. Education has two forms, Formal and Informal education. Formal being provided in the classroom and is being used for 21st century learning. Like workshops, labs ,etc. While non-formal education refers to the educational activity outside a formal setup like for example, community-based sports programs,etc. All of these leads to the function of education to an individual, society and the nation. It gives knowledge, leads to career progression, builds character, helps a nation progress, a is a human right. Education as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a human right and everyone has the right to education. Lastly, education has manifest function and latent function, manifest for example as schools are expected to educate the children in the knowledge and skills that they need and latent, schools not only educate young but provide mass entertainment.On this week, we have learned about Education as a social institution and its importance to a society. Education can be a medium to pass the culture, traditons and knowledge to the next generation, and is a process through skills, knowledge and values are transmitted from the teachers to the learners and is a very important support pillar in the society. Education has two forms, Formal and Informal education. Formal being provided in the classroom and is being used for 21st century learning. Like workshops, labs ,etc. While non-formal education refers to the educational activity outside a formal setup like for example, community-based sports programs,etc. All of these leads to the function of education to an individual, society and the nation. It gives knowledge, leads to career progression, builds character, helps a nation progress, a is a human right. Education as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a human right and everyone has the right to education. Lastly, education has manifest function and latent function, manifest for example as schools are expected to educate the children in the knowledge and skills that they need and latent, schools not only educate young but provide mass entertainment.

-Christian Andrei C. Adlawan

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Social Groups

Summary:

Social Group

It is a collection of individuals and also have a relations with one another. Social Group have two levels of Socialization it is the primary group which means a small l,intimate,and specialized group whose members engage in Face to Face and emotion - based interaction or an extented period of time while secondary group a temporary group less intimate and more specialized groups where members engage in an impersonal and objective oriented for a limited time.

According to Durk Heim society become urbanized as it more from traditional to modern.

In Group vs Out Group

In group it is a group which are belongs and which one feels a sense of identity. And Secondary Group a group were are individual's may have same feeling to ech other.

Reflection:

Last week, we talked about social Groups as being a collection of individuals. For example, in the classroom, we are a social group having relations with each other. Also, Social Group comprises with two types which are primary group and secondary group, primary group refers to a Family,Friends,and others . While secondary Group also refers to Doctors,Teacher's, People that is oriented for a limited times.

Also we talked about Emile Durkheim from being a traditional to modern one.For example in a local setting, Bislig before was an municipality's which the main source of income was agriculture and aquaculture as Bislig progressed it becamed a city changing from agri-aquaculture to modern jobs.

-Vanessa Z. Montes

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Kinship

Summary:

Kinship is the most universal and basic of all human relationships and is based on ties of blood, marriage, or adoption. Kinship can involve a relationship between two people unrelated by lineage or marriage, according to David Murray Schneider. At its most basic, kinship refers to "the bond of marriage and reproduction," says the Sociology Group, but kinship can also involve any number of groups or individuals based on their social relationships.

Kinship is important to a person and a community's well-being. Because different societies define kinship differently, they also set the rules governing kinship, which are sometimes legally defined and sometimes implied.

It also covers social connections, it has a wider role in society, says the Sociology Group. It maintains unity, harmony, and cooperation among relationships, sets guidelines for communication and interactions among people, defines the rights and obligations of the family and marriage as well as the system of political power in rural areas or tribal societies, including among members who are not related by blood or marriage, helps people better understand their relationships with each other at lastly but not the least, it helps people better relate to each other in society.

Reflection:

Kinship is utilized to depict the relationship that exists between or among substances or people that offer a typical starting point as far as culture, recorded lineage or natural relationship. It alludes to the connections characterized by a specific culture among or between people who have a typical family ties. Family relationship is utilized as a premise to arrange individuals and to shape social gatherings in the various social orders.

As a matter of first importance, family relationship is connection or association by blood, rituals or marriage. Individuals find out about their way of life's family relationship framework. Family relationship framework is underestimated as something regular as opposed to social. Connection is as to methods of generation, job and propagation. Family gatherings sorted out by marriage, ensured by the guidelines of social request. Additionally, fundamental needs of the individuals are given the circulation of utilization and generation.

Connection relations change as indicated by every nation and each culture. For instance, western culture stress fundamental blood relations. Relations through birth from a natural mother and organic dad. As indicated by them, blood is significant however blood isn't widespread essential for family relationship. Since, there are different meanings of blood. For example, male children are considered of one blood, yet female infants are most certainly not.

-Merie Rose O. Prisco

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Sensational Crimes and Social Control

Summary:

Sensational Crimes (Mendoza, 2001)

Kidnap for ransom

Illegal drug trafficking

Bank robberies

Illegal gambling

Carnapping

Police personnel arrested

Petty crime

Robbery

Social Control

Measures and pressures designed to ensure conformity to the approved standards

Informal

Formal

Sanctions

Powerful in leading an individual to conform to social norms

Formal Sanction

Informal Sanction

Positive Sanction

Negative Sanction

Reflection:

When we were little, rewards were given to us whenever we do something good or when we perform well in school. And even with the little incentives that we received, we were so happy back then. However, what we feel is the exact opposite as we are punished when we're doing something bad. And though we've grown into teenagers now, nothing much as is different, even for adults, and it's called sanction, negative for the punishments and positive sanctions for the rewards. More sanctions such as formal is given by the higher-ups or those which gives off the formal vibe like the government and informal when spontaneously given by an individual or group that was either accepted or disapproved.

With the topic on sanction, sensational crimes can also be associated as there are deeds done for a person to receive punishment. These crimes include kidnap for ransom, illegal drug trafficking, bank robberies, illegal gambling, petty crimes, police personel arrested, carnapping and robbery.

In order to make sure that these crimes will decrease and for people to abide the law, social control happens. The society uses sanctions to enforce a standard of behavior that is deemed socially acceptable. The objective of social control is to maintain order in society and ensure conformity in those who are deemed as deviant in the society. There are 2 types of Social Control, which are Informal which may come in gossips or opinion and Formal for set up rules.

All these, are ways to ensure that a person gets what he deserves and that order is followed in the society to maintain harmony.

-Jean A. Alimpolos

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Socialization

Summary:

Socialization is the one that builds the community to what it is now. It is what shapes us the most from being a blank slate from birth, as stated in John Locke's theory "tabula rasa." Most of the things that fill this slate are from the environment according to the Social Learning Theory.

Socialization is simply the connection between individuals in a community or society, meaning it has to have mediums to create this connections. These mediums are what we call Agents of Socialization namely family, schools, peer group, mass media, religion, the state, and major social and historical events. These agents, present in our environment our whole lifetime, are the causes of interaction and will forever influence our attitude towards the society.

Reflection:

As far back as when first human communities emerged, socialization had always been the main factor for our species' survival. When we developed our eye for collective thinking, the realization of organized activity lead to more successful hunt and shelter building. And as we learn more, we take note of it: which now became what we call culture. And as generations come and go, culture is assed down, therefore enculturating gives life for these gained knowledge that it may not be forgotten; only improved.

So with socialization playing an important role in sustaining a community, groups became societies, and by then, we started to specialize. It is only logical that some of us had to be specializing with how our social lives work. An example is John Locke who coined "tabula rasa" or the idea that we are born as blank slates. In social learning theory, in harmony with John Locke, states that an individual is shaped by environment, so as we grow from being a blank slate, we learn from our observations and how we respond to it.

Moreover, our environment is also filled with different agents or in a more general term, Agents of Socialization. This includes our family, schools, peer groups, mass media, religion, the state, and major social and historical events. These are the things that we will always come across in our lifetime and will forever influence how we place.

-Kristine S. Bonotan

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ABOUT US

Jean A. Alimpolos

A striving vagabond piece

Merie Rose O. Prisco

An unfinished grotesque artwork

Kristine S. Bonotan

Addicted to casual dose of existential crisis

Antoinnete P. dela Torre

An honest mirror who reflects anything positive in life

Breezel Jane C. Saquin

An assiduous being striving for accountancy

Vanessa Z. Montes

Bravery is not an absence of fear, but action in the face of fear.

James G. Capacillo

We suffer if we choose to.

Christian Andrei C. Adlawan

In constant pursuit of humility and excellence